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Ubuntu 23.10 seems like the usual boring update - until you dig into ...
2 days ago by Jack Wallen
A look back at 40 Years of GNU and the Free Software Foundation
September 27, 2023 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols
How to add a Google Calendar to Thunderbird
September 26, 2023 by Jack Wallen
How to run Firefox in Ubuntu's Wayland mode (and why you should)
September 25, 2023 by Jack Wallen
Fedora 39 beta offers the best-performing Linux distribution I've seen ...
September 25, 2023 by Jack Wallen

Why open source is the cradle of artificial intelligence

In the wildly competitive business of AI, is open source doomed to be always a bridesmaid, never a bride? Think again.

How to use Layers in the GIMP image editor (and why you should)

GIMP is a powerful (and free) image editor that offers all the features you need and some you might not know you need. One such feature is Layers. What are they and why should you use them?

September 13, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Photo & Video

How to use different languages in LibreOffice (and why you might need this feature)

If you have a need to use multiple languages or regions in a LibreOffice document, the application has that feature built-in and it's quite easy to use.

September 11, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Productivity

Two tricks that make using the Linux command line a lot easier

Using the Linux command line doesn't have to be the chore you think it is.

September 11, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Linux

I tested KDE Plasma 6 and found it very familiar. Here's why that's a good thing

Trying out an early release version of the KDE Plasma desktop, I was surprised to see such a subtle upgrade of the open-source desktop. But yes, the development team is taking just the right approach.

September 11, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Linux

How to use Tor browser (and why you should)

If you want the highest level of privacy and security with your web browser, you should be using Tor.

September 6, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Open Source

This tool is my new favorite way to monitor and manage apps on the Linux desktop

If you struggle to monitor system performance and manage your apps on Linux, this handy GUI might be just what you're missing.

September 5, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Linux

The best Linux laptops (and why you might want one)

We found the best Linux laptops available based on performance, design, cost, and more to help programmers find the right Windows or macOS laptop alternatives that fit their needs.

September 3, 2023 by Taylor Clemons in Laptops

How to create a password-protected PDF with LibreOffice

If you want to share a PDF file with other people, but need to protect it from being viewed by unwanted eyes, LibreOffice has a built-in password-protect feature.

September 1, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Security

How to add pop-up block exceptions in Firefox

If you find blocking pop-ups in Firefox causes some sites to not function properly, you can add exceptions to get around the issue. Here's how.

August 31, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Productivity

How to run websites as apps in Linux with any browser

It's easy to run a website as a web app in Linux. We'll show you how.

August 31, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Open Source

Linux 6.5 kernel arrives with exciting new features

This major Linux kernel update brings numerous new features, improvements, and hardware support.

August 29, 2023 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software

How to kill a process in Linux

Sometimes a process or application can cause problems on a Linux machine. When that happens, you'll need to know how to kill the wayward process.

August 29, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Linux

KDE Plasma's KRunner is a handy tool: How and why you should be using it

The KDE Plasma desktop has a lot of tricks up its sleeve, one of which makes using the KDE desktop even more efficient.

August 29, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Linux

Here's another reason why Linux is way cooler than your operating system

You might think that Windows and MacOS do a great job of keeping you connected, entertained, or productive without fail but if you're using an OS other than Linux, you're missing out.

August 28, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Linux

UbuntuDDE weds Deepin Desktop with the latest Ubuntu for a beautiful, user-friendly distro

If aesthetics and ease of use are two of your top priorities in a desktop operating system, UbuntuDDE is here to fulfill both needs.

August 28, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Linux