As one of the lightweight Linux desktop environments, Xfce is a popular choice for those looking to keep their Linux systems as minimal as possible. But given that there are so many different choices available for Linux, why would you choose something as simple as Xfce? Let’s dive right into this Xfce review and examine … Read more
Is it possible to improve your Linux PC’s audio without having to buy an expensive dedicated sound card? Say hello to PulseEffects. With PulseEffects, you can make the sound louder or apply auto-gain that “normalizes” frequencies automatically so that you can hear whispers in movies and explosions that don’t destroy your speakers. You can enhance … Read more
If you’re the only one using your Linux computer, why have it continuously nag you for your password? Let’s see how you can use sudo without having to type a password each time. Note: we’ll see how to disable the sudo password in the latest version of Ubuntu. Details of the process may be different … Read more
ArcoLinux is a distribution based on Arch Linux that was created with the aim of educating people on how to use Linux. It is also a functional distribution that you can install on your machine and use for daily work. This ArcoLinux review talks about how it works, who it is for, and whether it … Read more
The very first step when migrating from Windows to Linux is the creation of installation media or what is commonly known as a Linux Live Disk. BalenaEtcher is a new tool created precisely for that job, striving to be both simple and safe. Let’s see how you can use it to create a Linux Live … Read more
A sometimes-forgotten Linux Desktop Environment, Cinnamon is a contender for your desktop that you may not have seen coming. While Cinnamon is developed by the Linux Mint team as a flagship for their distribution, it is also available to download and use on any other distro. This article covers Cinnamon desktop in depth, exploring the … Read more
Previously, we showed you how you can easily change app icons in Gnome 3. However, some users still prefer to use their terminal for that. It’s doable, but, as expected, the process is a bit more complicated than a few mouse clicks. Let’s examine how you can change your application icon directly from your terminal. … Read more
Virtualization is becoming more common nowadays. The ability to take your existing machine and provision multiple virtual machines helps tremendously with things like education, testing and experimentation, and productivity. Linux being as popular and powerful as it is, is a great place to start building a virtualization server or workstation for your own personal use. … Read more
One of the best things about Linux is choice. As users, we have a choice of over 600 distributions. Moreover, we have choices of dozens of Desktop Environments (DE) and Window Managers (WM), ranging from the ubiquitous GNOME Shell to the less common Enlightenment. It can be overwhelming at first, especially when there are distros … Read more
As the long-standing rival to GNOME, KDE Plasma is another one of the most popular Linux desktop environments. It’s a lot of the things people may not like about GNOME: resource efficient, unbelievably customizable, and as minimal or complex as you want it to be. This KDE Plasma review will cover performance, user interface, customization, … Read more