Elementary OS developers have introduced a pay-what-you-want model for apps. Could this be the beginning of a whole new era of app development on Linux?
Chances are, your computer came with Windows or macOS. These operating systems may seem free — but they’re not. However, there are many free but relatively unknown operating systems. Let’s take a look.
What kind of computer user are you? Do you leave icons scattered across your desktop? Do you prefer to work in one uncluttered application? Let’s find out which Linux desktop environment suits you best.
Ubuntu’s Unity interface is going away. So what’s a Unity lover to do? Fortunately, the interface isn’t gone forever – Unity lives on, with other ways to create a similar look and feel.
As more tech products become impossible to repair ourselves, more people are demanding a change. A growing movement wants the right to repair the things we buy — something already possible with Linux hardware and software.
Linux has long had a reputation as a place for programmers and geeks, and is a fantastic platform for programmers. Not convinced? Well, there are many reasons to consider using Linux for writing code.
Expensive gadgets seem to break faster than ever, forcing us to spend more to replace them. It wasn’t always like this. Here are some practical steps to fight back against easily breakable gadgets.
4K is just hitting the mainstream, and 8K displays are already in the works. Few services can actually support the format, yet one thing is clear — 8K is coming. But what does that mean?
The GNOME desktop is easy to customize, but one thing people often overlook is the font. Fortunately there’s a way to change GNOME Shell fonts, without editing files or using the terminal.
Open source software comes with clear security benefits. The opposite approach is security through obscurity. Is one approach actually safer than the other or is it possible that there’s truth to both?
If you want to wipe, backup, or restore data on Linux, there are a number of apps you can pick. But whichever Linux operating system you run, there’s one command that always works — dd.
You’ve narrowed the source of your PC’s sluggishness to RAM. What do you do? Increase the amount of RAM? Or would you be better off with faster RAM? It isn’t that straightforward.
I’ve managed to build a career writing online, using just a Linux computer. Let me show you how you can use Linux to manage your professional life, from managing finances to finding clients.
Canonical has announced the end of the Unity desktop. From Ubuntu 18.04, the GNOME desktop will be restored. What does this mean for Ubuntu, and its relationship with Linux users?
When old technology broke, you could fix yourself. If that failed, you could find a repair shop. With newer products, those options are disappearing. Let’s talk about the importance of the Right to Repair.
Technology has more influence over us than we realize. They even shape our social, cultural, and personal values. But what are those values, and are they good? Let’s see how tech hijacks our values.
You found a new Linux operating system to try, and you loved it. But then it went wrong. Sometimes Linux gets buggy after a month or two. The question is, why?
Windows users are being guided to an app store. macOS has had one for a while. Linux, meanwhile, has had an app store-style experience for years. But which one is right for you?
You may think that charging your phone consists of finding a cable with a plug that fits. Not so. Not all chargers are created equal. Is that cable killing your battery?
Whether it’s juggling dates, recording a collection, overseeing tasks, or managing your finances, Linux has plenty of tools to organize your life.
How do batteries work? What’s the difference between a disposable and a rechargeable one? Why do both still exist? Does it matter which type you use? We answer all of this and more.
Many assume “open source” and “free software” mean the same thing but that’s not true. It’s in your best interest to know what the differences are.
If you’re switching to Linux from Windows, you might choose Ubuntu. But despite it’s versatility, Ubuntu comes with an unusual desktop environment, Unity. Don’t be discouraged: it’s simple to use!
Minimalists feel that removing life’s clutter creates space for what matters. These are some of the ways the freedom of open source software can help you simplify your digital life.
