Ubuntu 20.04 Review: ZFS, Snap Store and Faster Desktop

After months of waiting, the final form of Ubuntu’s long-supported stable version is finally here. How does it improve on what we’ve come to love (and hate) about Ubuntu? Check out our Ubuntu 20.04 review below. Download and Installation To get started, you can download Ubuntu 20.04 ISO here. Ubuntu 20.04 has increased requirements and … Read more

UMix 20.04 Review: Ubuntu with Unity Desktop

Ubuntu 20.04 is all the rage these days, but there are some things that some members in the Ubuntu community would like to see changed in the stock version of Ubuntu. One of the biggest gripes for some with the newer versions of Ubuntu, is its lack of the Unity desktop environment. There are a … Read more

How to Install Java Runtime in Ubuntu

Java is not installed by default in Ubuntu, but it is required to run Java applications, such as Minecraft, on your computer. This article will show you how to install Java Runtime in Ubuntu. What Is Java Runtime? Java is an “interpreted” language, which means the code is not compiled into a ready-to-run executable. To … Read more

How to Work with Workspaces in Gnome

The workspaces, or Virtual Desktops, is a main feature of the Linux desktop. It has been around for a long time and is available for almost every Linux window manager. However, when Gnome moved to version 3, the development team decided to hide the workspaces in favor of minimalism. To use them, you must either … Read more

How to Manage Your Linux System with Cockpit

There are many ways to manage the services and resources running on both your system and other systems on your network. They range from various vendor applications to the old standby SSH. However, on certain Linux distributions, there is an excellent web-based tool called Cockpit. Cockpit is an extensible and easy-to-use web application designed to … Read more

3 Great Language Translators for Linux

Many of us speak more than one language. You might also be a translator. Regardless of your situation, the fact is that translation tools are regularly used by many. In any case, most of us will probably need to use one at some point in our lives. When you think of Linux, you may not … Read more

How to Set Up a Firewall in Linux

To keep your computer safe, it is advisable to set up a firewall to prevent others from accessing your computer and protect you from network attacks. However, if you are a new Linux user, you might not know how to configure the firewall in your system. You’ll learn here how to set up a firewall … Read more

Zorin OS 15.1 Review

Hailed as the last good version of Windows by many, Windows 7 is now officially retired. Zorin OS’s creators know this leaves a massive chunk of users with a choice between two equally uncomfortable solutions: upgrade to Windows 10 or jump ship to Linux. This is primarily the user group Zorin OS targets and, to … Read more

How to Set the Terminal as a Transparent Wallpaper in Kubuntu

If you are always using the terminal in Linux, then having an always-available terminal as your desktop wallpaper sounds appealing. The Linux terminal comes with many customization options. Here we will show you how you can set your terminal as transparent wallpaper in Kubuntu using Konsole. Konsole Placement For this little project, you don’t want … Read more

How to Format a Hard Drive to NTFS in Linux

If you are a dual user, bouncing from Linux to Windows and back, or are cooperating with Windows users and need access to the same files, it is best to have a common partition in NTFS format, since it is accessible by both OSes. Linux proves its versatility by supporting all storage formats supported by … Read more