There are times when we use our Ubuntu systems for playing games, watching movies, or working on applications in full screen mode, and what we really don’t want while doing these activities is to accidentally trigger any form of distraction. One such distraction is the opening of Ubuntu’s Unity Dash when the Super (Windows) key … Read more
For a while now the Linux kernel has supported the Microsoft Xbox One controller officially. That being said, support isn’t the greatest. For starters there are some tweaks that could be done as well as the ability for multiple controller support and more. In this article we’ll show you how to set up an Xbox … Read more
Looking for Adobe alternatives as a Linux user? You’re not alone. If you’re an avid graphic designer, you’re probably well-versed at avoiding pricey Adobe products. Still, Linux users are typically the ones granted the shortest end of the stick when it comes to Adobe. Adobe alternatives are a must – but what exactly are the … Read more
Whether it is your personal life or professional life, your ability to manage tasks plays a key role in determining how productive you are. While it’s easy to manage a handful of tasks, things get messy when the list grows long. Thanks to technology, several software tools exist that help you manage your tasks effectively. … Read more
Most Linux users know that the power of Linux lies in the command line. Almost any and everything that you can do through GUI has a command line alternative in Linux. While that’s certainly good, it also poses a challenge for Linux users (both new and experienced): you need to remember so many commands. What … Read more
There’s no denying the fact that Evernote – with more than 150 million users – is one of the most popular note-taking applications in the world, but one should keep in mind that the data you store stays unencrypted by default. This means that any successful hacking attempt may put your data in the wrong … Read more
Want to know how to add a user to Ubuntu server? It turns out there are two different ways to accomplish this task – useradd and adduser. Both are good ways of creating new users for your server. In this article we’ll go over both methods as well as how to add users to groups, … Read more
Regardless of your profession, if your work involves computers, you can’t deny the importance of productivity enhancement tools that either make your work easier or less time consuming. If you’re on Ubuntu Linux, it’d be reasonable to assume that you’d be using a version that ships with the Unity desktop. If that’s the case, then … Read more
Listening to traditional local radio stations is quite out of fashion these days, but the advent of Internet radio and modern apps that support it has prevented the medium from becoming irrelevant. Internet radio apps are a dime a dozen on mobile platforms like Android and iOS, but dedicated radio apps for Linux can be … Read more
When download managers are talked about, most people think of the past, such as the days when you were lucky to get over 100kbps and needed a better downloading tool due to the fact you might be disconnected at any time. These days most people just use whatever their browser has built in. Still, for … Read more