As our homes fill with streaming devices, we need to manage them from all our machines, including Linux boxes. In this article we show you how you can stream audio and videos from your Linux machine to Chromecast and Google Home. Also read: How to Cast Your Android Screen onto Your Linux Desktop Use MKCHROMECAST … Read more
The Raspberry Pi is a versatile credit card-sized computer that can be used for a variety of electronics projects. The great thing about the Raspberry Pi is that you have the option of installing different operating systems and aren’t limited to Raspberry Pi OS. This includes Arch Linux, which is revered for its simplicity. Luckily, … Read more
Spotify isn’t what it used to be. The recent versions of the Spotify client for Linux have lost the ability to hide in the tray. Now they always take up a spot in your taskbar or dock, but thankfully, there is a way to minimize Spotify to the system tray in Linux. Let’s see how. … Read more
The next in our series of Linux Desktop Environment reviews is one that’s often overlooked, except by those who are most passionate about it – Budgie. A product of the Solus project, Budgie is a beautiful desktop that aims to provide sane defaults and a beautiful interface. This review discusses the Budgie Desktop user experience, … Read more
Evolution for Linux comes with the ability to do a lot out of the box, including handling contacts, calendars, and tasks. However, Thunderbird can accommodate more addons and is more lightweight. For this reason, you may want to give it a shot. If you are already using Evolution, here’s how you can migrate your data … Read more
Users looking for extreme performance in a Desktop Environment can look no further than LXQt. It’s lightweight, extensible, powerful, and attractive out of the box. In this LXQt review, we cover the experience of using LXQt – including first impressions, notable features, and performance – and discuss who should use LXQt and why. First Impressions … Read more
Do you use Microsoft’s To-Do to manage your tasks on your smartphone and Windows laptop. Would you like to do the same on your primary Linux desktop? With Ao, you can! Let’s see how you can manage your Microsoft To-Do from your Linux desktop. Also read: The Best All-In-One CRM Software for Freelancers and Creatives … Read more
In the early days of my Linux journey, I needed a lot of help. Whether I chose a laptop with a Broadcom Wi-Fi card or accidentally removed a disk/partition, I would constantly end up searching for a solution. What I never understood was that, if Linux was all about control, why did I feel so … Read more
Debian is revered for its adherence to providing free software and stability. If you have been thinking of trying Debian to get a sense of how it works for you, then you may want to consider installing it via the Internet. This method of installation is also known as a network install. If you choose … Read more
The good (and probably the best) thing about Gnome Shell is that you can easily extend its functionality with extensions, and we have already shown you some of the best ones in a previous article. What is not immediately obvious is how to actually update your installed extensions and how to get notified when there … Read more