You’re interested in Linux and have read a few blog posts. Along the way, you’ve come across a funny name: GNU/Linux. But what does this mean?
The internet is in your pocket, right? But also the air? And your phone line? The internet comes from somewhere, but where? And why can’t we make our own?
SSH and VPNs aren’t competing technology. They solve different problems. But when should you use one over the other?
Looking for classic Linux desktop wallpaper? These striking backgrounds aren’t consigned to history — you can find them online or in repositories if you know where to look.
Your Linux text editor doesn’t have to look drab and “functional.” Why not tweak it to enhance your productivity, whether scripting and coding or using the tool as a markup editor?
If you’ve recently switched to Linux and are finding things a bit slow going, you probably need a lighter desktop environment. One good option is Xfce.
Switching to Linux means adopting new file formats. But what if you don’t want to do that? Can existing file formats run on Linux or will you lose your documents and media files?
GPS. We know it as the technology that guides us from A to B. But GPS is more than that. There is a world of possibility, and we don’t want you to miss out.
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.
