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Nick Congleton

Nick is a freelance tech. journalist, Linux enthusiast, and a long time PC gamer.

Install Wine Gallium Nine

How to Install Wine Gallium Nine in Linux for Near-Native Gaming Performance

Gaming in Wine on Linux can be cumbersome. The Gallium Nine patches let you play Windows games with DirectX 9 at near native levels of performance!

Linux – Oct 3, 2017

Share Files With Onionshare

Share Files of Any Size Securely with Onionshare

Onionshare allows you to send files of any size securely over the Tor network. Learn how to install and use it on your Windows or Linux PC.

Productivity – Sep 30, 2017

ZFS on Ubuntu

How to Use the ZFS Filesystem on Ubuntu Linux

ZFS is an excellent filesystem for storing your data. Learn how to install and use ZFS and its powerful capabilities on Ubuntu Linux.

Linux – Sep 28, 2017

Get Desktop Notifications Fron The Linux Command Line

How to Get Desktop Notifications from the Linux Command Line

It would be helpful if your Linux scripts and terminal commands could send you desktop notifications. Well, they can, and it’s super easy to set up!

Linux – Sep 20, 2017

GNOME Legacy System Tray

How to Restore the Legacy System Tray in GNOME Shell

GNOME 3.26 completely removes the legacy system tray at the top of your desktop. Learn how to bring it back with the TopIcons Plus extension.

Linux – Sep 19, 2017

Linux Wallpaper Wal

How to Create Color Schemes to Match Your Wallpaper on Linux

Wal is a script to change the color scheme of your Linux desktop when you change the wallpaper. Learn how to easily create a color scheme to match your wallpaper in Linux.

Linux – Sep 14, 2017

Cryptocurrencies to look out for

5 Up-and-Coming Cryptocurrencies to Look Out For

Cryptocurrencies are booming in popularity and people are making loads of money on them. Take a look at 5 currencies that might be the next big thing!

Internet – Sep 13, 2017

Two Factor Authentication Ubuntu

How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication in Ubuntu

Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your accounts. Learn how you can easily set up two-factor authentication on Ubuntu.

Linux – Sep 5, 2017

Firefox Privacy Guide

The Ultimate Firefox Privacy & Security Guide

Your web browser is an important line of defense in the struggle for your privacy and security online. Configure Firefox to block many common threats.

Internet – Aug 30, 2017

Ubuntu OpenVPN

How to Connect to a VPN Automatically on Linux

Most Linux distros come with a VPN client for you to connect to VPN manually. This tutorial shows you the way to connect to a VPN automatically on Linux.

Linux – Aug 28, 2017

Check For Open Ports With NMAP

How to Use NMap to Check Your Linux Computer for Open Ports

Open and unsecured ports can be a serious security risk on Linux systems. Use NMAP to discover open ports on your Linux system and secure them.

Linux – Aug 16, 2017

Scan Linux For Viruses

How to Scan Your Linux Computer for Viruses and Rootkits

Malware is out there, even for Linux systems. Use these three open-source tools to thoroughly scan your Linux computer for viruses and rootkits.

Linux – Aug 15, 2017

Run Anbox On Ubuntu

How to Run Android Apps on Ubuntu Linux with Anbox

Anbox is a new experimental project that lets you run Android applications on Linux. Install the latest version and experiment on Ubuntu.

Android, Linux – Aug 9, 2017

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How to Create an Encrypted USB with VeraCrypt

VeraCrypt is a powerful cross-platform tool for encrypting files and drives. Learn how to use it to encrypt your portable USB drives.

Productivity – Aug 2, 2017

MPD And NCMPCPP Playing Music on Linux

How to Play Music from the Linux Command Line

MPD is an amazing tool that lets you take control of your music library in Linux. Use it with NCMPCPP for the ultimate command-line music experience!

Linux – Jul 31, 2017

Song Lyrics on Linux

How to View Song Lyrics on the Linux Desktop

There are a number of great options for seeing your favorite song lyrics on your Linux desktop. These music players and standalone utilities can help.

Linux – Jul 24, 2017

Wi Fi Security Featured

The Complete Guide to Improve Your Home WiFi Security

Your home WiFi could seriously be compromising your security. These simple improvements can greatly improve your home WiFi network’s security.

Internet – Jul 22, 2017

Make A Bootable Tails USB

How to Create an Anonymous Bootable Tails USB

Tails is an excellent option for an anonymous operating system. Learn how to make your own bootable Tails USB to turn any PC into an anonymous one.

Productivity – Jul 20, 2017

Make Linux Gaming Easy With Lutris

Manage Your Linux Game Library With Lutris

Gaming on Linux can be a pain. Lutris is a Linux game manager that aims to change that by bringing all of your games together in one place.

Linux – Jul 17, 2017

Play Blu Ray On Linux

How to Play Blu-Ray on Linux

Playing a Blu-ray on Linux isn’t straightforward. This method allows you to play your Blu-rays on your favorite operating system as simply as possible.

Linux – Jul 11, 2017

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