https://www.makeuseof.com MUO is your guide to modern tech. Learn how to make use of the tech and gadgets around you, and discover cool stuff on the internet. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:19:40 GMT en-US hourly 60 The GNOME Project has announced the release of version 44 of its flagship Linux desktop. The new version includes tweaked settings and enhanced apps.

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:19:40 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/gnome-44-released-with-new-features/ The Fedora project has announced the release of Version 37 of the Linux distribution.

]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2022 23:54:04 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/fedora-37-released-with-new-editions/ One of the most often cited roadblocks for new users when it comes to switching over to Linux is the fact that it can be difficult to get many popular games up and running.

]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:45:14 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/nobara-linux-gaming-linux-distro/ Fedora Workstation has become an easy-to-use, well-supported version of Linux. If you just want an operating system for your computer that shows you some of the best of what free and open-source software has to offer, Fedora Linux is an easy recommendation.

]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:00:14 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-risios/ The Fedora project has announced the availability of the Fedora Linux Workstation beta version 37. The beta version sports an updated version of the forthcoming GNOME 43 desktop, and support for Raspberry Pi.

]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:31:04 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/fedora-37-beta-released/ The Raspberry Pi is a single-board computer that has become very popular among curious enthusiasts, educators, and professionals. This has brought life to a variety of projects inspired by creative imaginations.

]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:00:14 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/major-linux-os-distributions-now-install-on-raspberry-pi/ One of the best things about Linux is the virtually unlimited number of ways you can customize your system. Among all the available options, one sure way to make your system stand out is with a unique splash screen.

]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:00:14 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-change-fedora-splash-screen/ Alongside Arch and Debian, Fedora is one of "the big three" Linux distributions. It traces its lineage back to Red Hat Linux, the original RPM-based distro.

]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2022 21:00:14 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-fedora/ Fedora Silverblue is a rapidly maturing version of Fedora Linux that may come to replace Fedora Workstation as the default version someday. On the surface, Fedora Silverblue looks the same as Fedora Workstation; both provide the GNOME desktop and a similar set of apps.

]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2022 21:30:14 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/fedora-silverblue-vs-workstation/ One of the best features of Fedora Silverblue is that it allows you to safely and easily try and switch between several variants of the distro. Here's how you can use a process known as "rebasing" to explore different versions of this unique Linux distribution.

]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:45:14 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/rebase-fedora-silverblue-to-any-version/ So you've done your reading and your research and you've finally decided to take the leap and install Fedora Linux. Like most users, you were probably pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to install the world's best-known “bleeding-edge” Linux distribution.

]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:30:14 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/things-to-do-after-installing-fedora/ The Fedora Project has released its latest offering in the form of Fedora 36, and it's already gaining quite a momentum, thanks to a bunch of solid features. From an updated desktop environment to new tools and drivers, a lot is going on in this new release.

]]> Sat, 14 May 2022 13:59:35 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/fedora-36-released-whats-new/ Fedora Linux is known as a leading-edge Linux distribution that consistently showcases all the latest Linux features and software technologies. The fact that Fedora is often the first to include the latest versions of popular software is one of the distro's main draws.

]]> Fri, 13 May 2022 16:00:14 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/upgrade-fedora-to-beta-releases/ The Fedora project has announced the release of Fedora 36. The new release comes with some major enhancements to its desktop environment, including an update to the default GNOME environment.

]]> Tue, 10 May 2022 18:50:23 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/fedora-36-released/ Fedora Linux is often hailed as one of the most advanced yet user-friendly leading-edge Linux distributions available. If you’re running Fedora and want to keep that edge, you’ll want to upgrade your system to the newest available version as soon as possible.

]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:17:03 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-upgrade-to-fedora-workstation-36/ In the mid-2000s, an upstart Linux distribution became both the most exciting and the most popular version around: Ubuntu.

]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 22:00:13 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/reasons-fedora-is-new-ubuntu/ Red Hat has announced the beta version of Fedora 36, allowing users of the cutting-edge distro to test drive the new version before the regular release.

]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:53:51 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/red-hat-fedora-36-beta-linux-distro-test/ There are over 30 different desktop environments and window managers available for Fedora Linux. We’re going to show you how to install and switch between any of them in just minutes.

]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2021 20:16:21 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/desktop-environments-fedora/ Fedora Linux is one of the most well-known versions of the Linux operating system. This community-run Linux distribution, sponsored by Red Hat, prides itself on developing and introducing the software that eventually makes its way to other Linux distros.

]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2021 17:01:59 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/fedora-silverblue-getting-started/ If you're interested in installing Linux on a Windows computer, you've probably heard about Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). But which versions of Linux does it run? Here we look at the Linux-based operating systems you can run natively in Windows 10 with WSL, as well as consider how to choose a Linux desktop environment.

]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:01:15 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/wsl-desktop/ As a free and open-source OS, Linux continues to spread its wings, amassing attention from new and experienced people alike.

]]> Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:15:43 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/linux-distros-for-beginners-intermediate-and-advanced-users/ Linux is among the most popular and influential operating systems in the world. After significant improvements over the years, Linux is now user-friendly enough to replace Windows on PCs. However, the Linux operating system is much more different compared to Windows and macOS, with several available distributions to choose from.

]]> Fri, 28 May 2021 15:30:47 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/fedora-or-ubuntu/ TeamViewer is no doubt one of the most popular remote computing clients available on the internet. Like Windows and macOS, Linux users can also install TeamViewer on their system to remotely access other devices and computers.

]]> Wed, 12 May 2021 14:30:34 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-download-and-install-teamviewer-on-linux/ The beta for Fedora 34 is out now, with a whole truckload of improvements and changes. There's never been a better time to switch to Fedora Linux, so let's take a look at what's new.

]]> Sun, 04 Apr 2021 18:30:10 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/whats-new-in-fedora-34/ The beta version of Fedora 34 has launched, allowing users to take the latest version of the distro for a spin and start playing with some of the new features. One of the biggest differences users will note is GNOME 40, the latest update to the popular desktop environment.

]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:48:02 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/fedora-34-beta-is-out-now-complete-with-gnome-40/ The words "bleeding edge" suggest considerable risk. But a system that's always improving and updating has its benefits. You might see gains in speed and security, for example. If you like that sort of thing (and are willing to take a bit of a risk), here are five of the most bleeding edge Linux distros for you to try.

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/linux-operating-systems-bleeding-edge-updates/ Fedora and Ubuntu are two of the most popular and well-supported Linux-based desktop operating systems. Both have been around for well over a decade and come from separate corners of the world, but the differences between them are rather nuanced.

]]> Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/fedora-vs-ubuntu/ Microsoft is doubling down on its support for Linux by announcing that three of the most popular Linux distros are coming to the Windows Store. This means that Ubuntu, Fedora, and OpenSUSE will all soon be available on Windows 10. Which will make most developers very happy bunnies.

]]> Fri, 12 May 2017 19:30:35 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/microsoft-linux-distros-windows-10/ Linux users have a wealth of open-source software at their fingertips. But sometimes, proprietary software is required. It might be something like running Microsoft Word -- which is a bit unnecessary given the quality of LibreOffice -- or it could be a proprietary driver.

]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2017 18:30:19 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/install-proprietary-graphics-drivers-ubuntu-fedora-linux/ There are many, many Linux operating systems out there, variations upon a theme. Each one unique in their behavior, and appearance. In this flurry of operating systems however, a few stand out in regards to what they bring to the table. And the word for that can only be described as innovative.

]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2017 22:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/innovative-linux-operating-systems-try-today/ Fedora 25 is here, and as usual, it delivers the latest from the GNOME project. But this time around, that's not the big highlight. All eyes are on Wayland. After years in development and a number of delays, Fedora has decided that the next generation display server is ready for prime time.

]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2016 23:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/fedora-25-arrived-heres-whats-changed/ Fedora is one of the largest Linux communities in the world. But it doesn't have quite the name recognition as Ubuntu. Even among many who know of Fedora, the distro has a reputation for being hard to use. Is this true, and if so, why do so many people continue using Fedora year after year?

]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2016 22:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-reasons-use-pure-open-source-distro-fedora/ The song "Happy Birthday" finally enters the public domain, a look at the Linux distro the Chinese government is hoping to replace Windows with, people are watching fewer season premiers this year, Pebble's got an attractive new watch, and a cat that is absolutely up to no good.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2015 15:30:56 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/happy-birthday-is-finally-public-domain-chinas-official-linux-distro-tech-news-digest/ Fedora 21 has brought a new lineup of Fedora products that you can pick from. Besides the Workstation (formerly Desktop) and Server flavor that are commonly supplied by various distributions including Ubuntu, there's also a Cloud flavor.

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2015 18:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/everything-need-know-fedora-21-cloud-flavor/ Fedora 21 is well on its way to being released in early December, and it brings with it a ton of goodies! Plus, since Fedora is known for being a cutting-edge distribution, there will be a lot of interesting software and technologies that you'll get to use. Since Fedora moves so fast, it's important to have these new releases.

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2014 17:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-reasons-look-forward-fedora-21/ Some of the default icon sets that come with Linux distributions are just plain ugly. Have you ever looked at the default icon set for Gnome? While it works, it could look so much better. Thankfully, we can fix this rather easily. Here's how you can switch icon sets, and which ones I recommend trying out.

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2014 17:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/9-beautiful-alternatives-default-linux-icons/ Open source software moves at a a blazing pace – bugs are fixed, new features are added, and performance is (usually) improved. But your current Linux distribution may very well prevent you from trying out those improvements until the next time there's a stable distribution release. That could be half a year away or longer!

]]> Wed, 05 Feb 2014 18:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/bleeding-edge-linux-fedora-rawhide/ If you've ever been interested in Android development, Fedora is a great operating system to install on your computer – there are loads of developmental tools available for programmers of all types.

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2014 02:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/get-android-development-environment-set-fedora-linux/ Firefox doesn't blend in well with Gnome Shell. Here's how to fix that. 

]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/firefox-look-place-gnome-shell-try-two-tips/ Fedora, a Linux distro that aims to be both easy to use and stable, recently celebrated their 10 years of existence with their 20th release – appropriately codenamed "Heisenbug". As always, this bleeding-edge distribution comes with a ton of new features and other improvements over the last release. Let's take a look at what Fedora 20 has to offer.

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2014 17:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/fedora-20-whats-new-heisenbug-linux-release/ Joy to the world, a new version of Fedora codenamed "Schrödinger's Cat" has been released! In the past, Fedora has provided leadership in the open source community, holding up to strict open source policies, continuous support to upstream projects, and by offering the latest software before any other distribution.

]]> Thu, 04 Jul 2013 22:00:50 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/fedora-19-schrodingers-cat-is-alive-and-full-of-new-features-and-improvements/ Not too long ago I wrote a similar article about the top three distributions of the Debian side in the Linux family (Debian, Ubuntu, and Linux Mint), but as a true Linux geek I would never want to forget the entire other side of the Linux family, probably best known as the "RPM family".

]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:30:47 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/fedora-opensuse-centos-distribution-linux/ In my previous article, I covered the official Windows client for Clam AntiVirus, an open source antivirus scanning tool that is available on multiple platforms. However, ClamAV may be even more popular on Linux, where it first began its life. In this article, we'll be taking a look at the most popular client of ClamAV for Linux, known as ClamTk.

]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:00:14 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/scan-system-removable-media-viruses-clamtk-linux/ While one of our MakeUseOf authors wrote a great guide on upgrading Ubuntu to the latest version, we haven't offered one that helped users upgrade their Fedora installation to the latest and greatest. Considering some of the features that have been coming out in recent Fedora releases (such as GNOME 3 for Fedora 15, GRUB 2 for Fedora 16, and possibly Btrfs for Fedora 17), upgrading will give you plenty of benefits.

]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:30:55 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/upgrade-fedora-linux-easily/ Under Linux, there are two different implementations of Java that are available for use. The open source variety that most distributions include by default is known, as a whole, as OpenJDK. The other solution, not included by default in most distributions because of its proprietary nature, is Oracle Java (formerly Sun Java). Both work very well, except that Oracle Java might have a few more fixes. In terms of codebase, they are 98-99% identical.

]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/install-java-fedora-linux/ Linux distributions have been improving by leaps and bounds, and those improvements are becoming visible in the latest beta releases. Fedora, one of the flagship distributions carrying GNOME 3, is no different and should have plenty of new features to make your mouth water.

]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:01:47 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/linux-fedora-16-beta-distribution/ Tired of burning a new CD every time a new version of your favourite Linux distro comes out? Then stop. Use NetbootCD to download and install your choice of Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, openSUSE, Mandriva, CentOS or Slackware from a single disk. This handy disk downloads and runs the net installation tools for several distros, and is always capable of finding the latest version of your Linux operating system. Burn this tool once and you'll never need to burn a Linux distro to CD again.

]]> Sat, 17 Sep 2011 15:31:02 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/netbootcd-install-ubuntu-fedora-debian-cd-linux/ As Linux keeps growing as a viable desktop solution, the chances that you're willing to try out Linux yourself is continually increasing. When you finally decide to take the plunge and have a stroll through Linux Avenue, you'll need to be able to decide which distribution (or in short, distro) out of the thousands that are out there is right for you. Making the right choice is an important step, because it can help make your experience much more enjoyable. Just imagine if you tried out a distro that wasn't meant for you?

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]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:00:40 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/fedora-12-a-visually-pleasing-highly-configurable-linux-distro-you-might-want-to-try/