openSUSE 13.1: A Solid Linux Release With Long Term Support
Ubuntu and Fedora aren't the only major Linux distributions out there: there's also openSUSE. Let's take a look at what makes openSUSE 13.1 so great.
Guide to KDE: The Other Linux Desktop
This guide is meant to introduce the so-called "power users" of computers with an introduction to KDE, including the option (and freedom) that it provides.
What's The Difference Between Linux Desktop Environments? [Technology Explained]
If you've been introduced to the world of Linux, it probably didn't take too long to notice that it doesn't have a single "face". Linux can sport all kinds of desktop environments, or none at all. That alone is one of the great benefits of Linux among many more. But while that's impressive, it leaves a very important question for you to decide: What desktop environment should you choose?
How To Use KDE's Netbook-Optimized Interface [Linux]
One of the major benefits of the Linux desktop is the ability to customize literally every aspect of your computing experience. If you want an ultralight and speedy desktop, you're covered. If you want a flashy, powerful desktop that you can show off to your friends, you're covered. KDE has plenty of customization features but did you know it offers an optimized desktop interface for netbooks?
KMail - A Different Kind Of Email Client For KDE [Linux]
People use various tools to manage their email, the two most popular being the Gmail website and the Thunderbird desktop app. However, today we'll be looking at a top KDE choice that has plenty to offer for those of you who crave some power and control over their applications. It's called KMail.
Enjoy A Clean, Improved Desktop With KDE 4.7 [Linux]
One of Linux's most popular desktop environments, KDE, released their latest series (version 4.7) at the end of July. This version improves on work done in previous releases by adding new features while improving performance and stability. However, this new version does not provide a drastic change such as GNOME 3 as most changes are under the hood.
Control The Music Your Way With Amarok [Linux]
Music players come a dime a dozen on any operating system, and it's easy to lose sight of those that are actually worth something. Amarok is probably one of the most feature-rich music players I've seen, and is proudly showcased as the default music player for the KDE desktop environment.
Marble - An Open Source Alternative To Google Earth [Linux]
If you haven't tried out Google Earth, you may be missing out. But it can sometimes be a resource hog. Additionally, Google Earth is made by, well, Google, which might lead some people to automatically boycott it. In any case, even though there is a Linux version, there's also a decent open source alternative that users can try as well.
How To Completely Customize Your KDE Wallpaper [Linux]
KDE for Linux comes with plenty of customization options that exist on all distributions, adding to the uniform beauty of KDE.Today we'll be looking at very small portion of the possible options: the desktop.
Make Use Of KDE's Desktop Features: Activities, Widgets & Dashboard [Linux]
It hasn't been too long ago (since the beginning of this month, in fact) that I switched from using a GNOME desktop to a KDE desktop for my Linux system. Now, I'm not trying to start a flame war or anything, but I've personally found KDE to be better because, for me, it is more intuitive, has very nice eye-appeal, and comes with lots of options built-in.
Match Firefox's Theme To KDE With The Oxygen KDE Add-On [Linux]
In my last article I covered how to make GTK/GNOME applications follow in line with the way KDE applications look by default in Linux. However, if you've been tinkering around a little, you may have noticed that Firefox seems to ignore this, and instead continues to use the uglier replacement.
How To Make GNOME Applications Look Like KDE Applications With Oxygen-GTK [Linux]
Are you someone who'd like to use KDE but still keep the GNOME apps? The integration of those GNOME apps (which rely on a theme engine known as GTK) with KDE's appearance (where KDE uses a theme engine known as Qt) has never quite worked out. Now, a new project has started to try to finally bring the sides closer.