The Pantheon Desktop is designed specifically for elementaryOS and is considered one of the most visually appealing desktops around. It clearly draws a lot of inspiration from macOS, which makes it a great alternative for those who are looking to make the switch or who have always wanted to master that workflow. In this Pantheon … Read more
If you came to Ubuntu from Windows, you may be wondering why it’s impossible to create desktop shortcuts in Linux. The truth is that it’s not impossible, but it is somewhat more complicated. Read on to learn how to do it. Desktop Files In Linux, every application that you can launch from the desktop comes … Read more
If you have ever used two-factor authentication before, then you have probably heard of tools like Google Authenticator. To make use of many of these services, you’ll have to have your phone near you. Luckily, there are desktop authenticator apps that can provide you with the secret key you need to log in to your … Read more
Arch Linux is a popular Linux distribution that is revered for its simplicity and rolling release. It does away with many of the apps that ship with other distributions, and you are free to install the apps you want and need. However, you will have to be comfortable with its package manager – Pacman. The … Read more
Fancy playing Android games on your desktop? We have shown you how to do so in Windows, but what about Linux? If you want to play Android games on Linux, we have the solution. Play Android Games With Anbox Anbox is essentially a version of Android running in a container. When set up, it allows … Read more
MATE is one of the great Linux Desktop Environments for those who are looking for something very traditional and nostalgic. It is the living descendant of one of the most popular Linux desktops, GNOME 2, and has a classic feel and approach. In this MATE review, we’ll look at the user interface, performance, and some … Read more
With Microsoft ending support for Windows 7 and increasing instances of Windows Update causing more harm than good, many users are looking to make the switch to Linux. However, the choices available to new Linux users have a tendency to overwhelm and confuse, which turns users away. This article answers some of the most common … Read more
Are you losing GBs of storage space because you forget to clear your trash? With AutoTrash, you can get Ubuntu to empty trash automatically on its own, based on the conditions you specify. Installation of AutoTrash You won’t find AutoTrash in many distributions’ repositories anymore. For most users, the easiest way to install it is … Read more
Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or RHEL, is the go-to enterprise-level Linux distribution for those customers who want support from a vendor. Red Hat sells RHEL to enterprise customers along with support subscriptions, which can make it difficult for those individuals who are looking for a RHEL server or workstation without having to fork over their … Read more
Linux Mint, while based on Ubuntu, has a different approach than Ubuntu for creating a Linux distribution. Ubuntu makes use of Gnome 3 and tries to keep everything vanilla, while Linux Mint’s developers take all things they don’t like about Ubuntu and simplify it to make it easier for end users. If you are wondering … Read more