Are you a Linux user? Want to try an alternative DNS service but are unsure how to do it? Not to worry! In this tutorial we’ll go over how to change the DNS settings in Linux via a network manager. Additionally, we’ll outline why it might be better to switch your entire router over rather … Read more
Linux has no games. That’s an Internet adage that you’ve heard more times than you care to think about, especially as a Linux user. Thankfully, it’s wrong, really wrong. There are plenty of great games for Linux and loads more if you count the ones emulators make available. The open source Dolphin emulator brings a … Read more
By default, users are required to enter their credentials before they are granted access to the system. This is an important security precaution because it prevents anyone who has physical access to your computer from examining your personal details, files, email and whatnots. However, there are a few reasons why you might want to set … Read more
Ever wanted to access your photos from anywhere via the Web but didn’t want to sign up for proprietary solutions like Google Photos, Photo Bucket, etc.? Introducing Lychee, a self-hosted tool that allows users to manage, upload and catalog their large photo collections. It runs on any web server that has Apache2 (or NGINX), PHP … Read more
When it comes to team chat, most people think of Slack. It makes it so that team members can easily interact with each other and collaborate. Slack has many benefits such as bots, video chat, stickers and ease of use. Still, it is a closed-source tool and costs money. As a result, it’s not everyone’s … Read more
On 5 April 2017, Canonical – the UK-based company that develops Ubuntu – has announced its intentions to shift away from the focus of convergence across different platforms in favor of a cloud- and IoT-centric approach. Within that announcement, they have also said something a bit more controversial: they are abandoning the Unity desktop in … Read more
Steam has been on Linux for a few years. Since it landed many video games, including mainstream titles from big-name publishers, have found themselves on Linux. This is all great for the average consumer, as one of the biggest deterrents to switching to Linux is gaming support. However, some in the Linux community don’t like … Read more
When most people think of project management tools, they think of Trello. It’s a web-based tool that lets you use cards (or Kanban) to manage ongoing projects. For most, this app is great and worth the price needed for more advanced features. This article is not for those people. Instead, this article is for those … Read more
There is certainly no shortage of financial apps available for Linux. If you are looking for an app to help you keep track of the money you earn and spend, take a look at five of the best personal finance managers for Linux. For simple bookkeeping, you can use a spreadsheet such as LibreOffice Calc. … Read more
Have you ever wanted to have your own private Dropbox, something that lets you manage and distribute files online but with no company telling you about data limits, bandwidth restrictions or even disabling certain file-types? Great news! This dream can easily be made a reality with the help of software known as Nextcloud. This software … Read more