Category: #Linux

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…

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…

Composer is the PHP community’s go-to dependency manager. It simplifies installing, updating and using third-party packages. Packages can be hosted by public and private repositories,…

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…

Bash allows you to map whole strings of text to single variables, simplifying its use and script writing. How do they work, and how can…

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…

PHP 8 was released at the end of November 2020. It’s a major new version that upgrades the language with additional features and performance improvements….

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,…

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…

QR Codes can do a whole lot more than just take you to a web site. And they’re easy to create on the Linux command…

Tar is more then just an archiving utility: tar comes with some great builtin features, which let you compress and decompress files, at the same…

Ever wanted to spell check text files directly from the Linux command line? This article will get your setup and started with Aspell, the interactive…