If you’re using Linux, you can multiply your available RAM without having to buy new memory modules. Zram, zswap, and zcache allow you to compress your PC RAM’s contents, practically expanding it. But which one should you use? Which one’s better? Read on to find out. Also read: What Is RAM in a PC? All … Read more
Many of us have an old computer lying around our house. Maybe it’s an old family desktop, an old school laptop, or something you just forgot you had or put in storage because it’s so slow. Before you throw it away, check out the following ways to make use of your old PC with Linux. … Read more
When you install Linux, the setup process will likely add a swap partition to the hard disk along with the partitions for Linux itself. But what is this swap partition used for and is it really necessary? Also read: Do I Need Swap in Ubuntu? The Realistic Approach What is swap? When a multitasking operating … Read more
When it comes to the look and feel of a Linux distro, there is a huge amount of choice available. You can choose Desktop Environments (DE) that focus on aesthetics or those that focus on utter efficiency. For those looking for the ultimate in efficiency, LXDE is the one for you. In this LXDE review, … Read more
One of the greatest aspects of Linux is how efficient it is in terms of system resource usage. However, there are plenty of times when you might tax your Linux system, such as compiling large codebases, running multiple virtual machines, playing intense video games, or editing 4K video. In these situations, you may want to … Read more
After years of using Windows, you’re finally fed up with it and have decided to give Linux a try. Linux, though, is available through many different distributions. Which one should you choose? And will you be able to do everything in Linux that you did in Windows? Read on to find out how you can … Read more
If your laptop comes with a HiDPI display and you are running Linux on it, you will find that all your icons, windows and text are too small to see properly. This is where fractional scaling comes in. Here we will show you how to enable fractional scaling in Ubuntu 20.04 (Gnome). What Is Fractional … Read more
While CentOS is mostly used in servers, it can also be used on the desktop. This tutorial will show you how to install CentOS on your desktop. Before You Get Started To get started, you need to download the CentOS ISO files on the project’s website and create a bootable USB. I’m using a new … Read more
Do you often deal with compressed archives? It is easy to do so in your desktop, but in the server environment, it can be difficult to manage compressed files. With Midnight Commander, you can quickly select a bunch of files and folders and compress them to a GZ archive. You can also extract the contents … Read more
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS was released on April 23 and ships with tons of improved features and software enhancements. If you are currently running Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, this guide will show you how to upgrade from Ubuntu 18.04 LTS to 20.04 LTS. Back up and Test First Before you do anything, make sure you back up … Read more