Which Linux Desktop Environment Best Suits Your Personality?
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.
What Ubuntu Unity Fans Can Do to Keep Your Favorite Interface
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.
What Switching Back to GNOME Means for Ubuntu
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?
Why It Doesn't Matter Which Linux Operating System You Use
There's always going to be arguments about which Linux operating system is "better". Overall, Linux provides a good experience, regardless of how you run it. Let's look at those similarities -- and celebrate them!
Switching to Linux? 4 Operating Systems That Feel Like Home
Switching to Linux has a learning curve, and depending on your choice of Linux operating system even navigating the desktop can be tough. Here's how to make your new journey a little more familiar.
Unity Explained: A Look at Ubuntu's Default Desktop Environment
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!
7 Ways Linux Enhances Productivity for the Digital Minimalist
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.
Make Your Linux Music Experience Seamless With These Tools
Want to control video and music playback remotely in Linux via your keyboard's dedicated media keys? How this works depends on your desktop, but there are plenty of options available.
Raspberry Pi Launches PIXEL for PC and Mac
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has released PIXEL on PC and Mac. This means that anyone can enjoy the same experience even when switching from a Raspberry Pi to a PC or Mac.
5 Flavors of Linux Mint 18 You Can Try Today
Linux Mint is a distro that has roots in Ubuntu but lots of changes that make it worthwhile. In this article, we explore the five flavors of desktop environment that you can try.
KDE Explained: A Look at Linux's Most Configurable Desktop Interface
What does Linux look like? Sometimes, Unity; other times, GNOME. Oftentimes, though, Linux runs KDE. If you're not using the erstwhile K Desktop Environment on your Linux PC, now is the time to change!
How to Install Unity 8 and Mir on Linux Ubuntu Right Now
In time, Unity 8 is expected to unify the Ubuntu experience across phones, tablets, and desktops, using the Mir display server. You can try both of them out today with Ubuntu 16.10 Yakkety Yak.
How to Get Unity's Global App Menu in Linux Mint Cinnamon
If you're on Linux Mint Cinnamon and you want app menus to appear in a panel, such as along the top of the screen, then this is the third-party applet for you.
5 Ways to Experience KDE on Linux
KDE is an increasingly popular desktop environment, but are you getting the most out of it? If you think it's time to maximize your KDE experience, consider these five distributions,
GNOME Explained: A Look at One of Linux's Most Popular Desktops
You're interested in Linux, and you've come across "GNOME", an acronym for GNU Network Object Model Environment. GNOME is one of the most popular open source interfaces, but what does that mean?
8 GNOME Shell Extensions that Improve the Interface
After using GNOME for a while, you may wish to change a few things about the overview mode, or even tweak the panel. These eight extensions help you do just that!
10 Ways to Make Ubuntu 16.04 Feel Like Home
Ubuntu 16.04 is an LTS release, so you get five years of updates, and not have to worry about installing a new version for a while. But what do you do once you've installed Ubuntu 16.04?
Save Time with 20 Linux Keyboard Shortcuts GNOME, KDE, & Unity
You know about Windows keyboard shortcuts, but having just migrated, you're wondering "what about Linux?" Well, try these 20 awesome shortcuts for three of the most popular Linux desktop environments: GNOME, KDE, and Unity.
How To Make Elementary OS Look Like Old-School Ubuntu
Dislike the new Ubuntu theme? Want to turn back the clock to the "Human" theme? You can, with the help of Elementary OS and the "Humanitary" theme and icon pack. Here's how.
How to Start Applications Automatically as Linux Boots
Are you manually loading applications each time you turn on your computer? Wouldn't you rather have them automatically load instead? Here's how to Auto-start Applications in Linux.