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Flameshot is a powerful screenshot tool for the Linux desktop. You can capture and annotate screenshots using intuitive tools. Finished images are copied to the…

Because there are so many different options out there for your free and open-source operating system, it can be hard to figure out what the…

Many of us have to deal with slow and unresponsive systems due to improper maintenance and bloated software. This can have a negative impact on…

Enlarge / Without significant additional work, the new interface probably won’t please all of VLC’s existing userbase. (credit: CC-BY-2.0 Guilhelm Vellut / Flickr) Last week,…

Safeguard your precious files and irreplaceable photos with the restic backup program. It’s fast, encrypted, and you can use it straight from the Linux command…

By default, Ubuntu comes with a set of keyboard shortcuts that you can use straight away. However, you may not like the default mappings of…

As Linux users, we’re often spoiled for choice when it comes to software. There are some basic programs that we keep coming back to that…

When researching a topic, collecting and managing all the tidbits of information, such as bibliographic data and references, it can get chaotic. That’s where Zotero…

Signal is the privacy-focused smartphone messaging app everyone seems to be using. You can also use Signal on a Windows PC, Mac—or Linux computer. It’s…

Steam has a built-in feature that will display your frames per second (FPS) while playing PC games. It’s quick to enable and works in nearly…

Most Linux distros provide an ISO file you can use to create a Live CD/USB. With this Linux Live CD, you can boot to the…

You can use Linux ls commands to print out directory contents. It’s one of the most basic terminal commands in Linux. Thus, a thorough understanding…

Most users are familiar with what are often called “Mainstream” distros. Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint, CentOS, Arch, you name it – they’re the distros that are…

In the early days of Windows, you were prompted to create recovery or rescue disks when you first bought a new computer. Some manufacturers even…

While browsing the web with Google Chrome, it’s easy to get carried away and open dozens of windows filled with hundreds of tabs. Luckily, it’s…

Port scanners are tools that help users identify open ports on a computer network. Admins can use them for reviewing security policies and monitoring network…

If you’re a Linux user, you’ve likely come across Git at some point, perhaps while trying to download a new program or looking into version…

Is your Wi-Fi connection too slow? Are you having constant network problems while surfing the ‘Net? Chances are your wireless network is handling more traffic…

In this current world of video conferencing and working from home, software like Zoom, WebEx, and Microsoft Teams has become increasingly important. As Linux users,…

While music creators have long awaited GarageBand for Windows, Apple seems to have no intention of ever letting that happen. For now, you’ll definitely need…

Google Drive is an excellent medium for people who need to store online copies of their files. Linux users can leverage its free 15 GB…