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6 Alternative Linux Shells for Power Users

Bash is pre-installed on most Linux distros, but it is not the only shell around. Here are 6 alternative Linux shells you can use and try out.

By Ada Ivanova – Mar 17, 2017

How to Improve Font Rendering in Linux with Infinality

Font rendering is notoriously poor on some Linux distros. Here is how you can improve font rendering in Linux with Infinality and some other ways.

By Derrik Diener – Mar 8, 2017

How to Easily Hide Files and Folders in Linux

Have you ever wanted to hide files and folders in Linux but have no idea how to do it? This guide shows the simple ways to effectively hide files and folders in Linux.

By Derrik Diener – Mar 7, 2017

How to Switch Between Linux Distros Without Losing your Data

Switching between Linux distributions can be hard when you’re preserving user data. A solution is to give your Home folder its own partition. Here’s how to do it.

By Derrik Diener – Feb 28, 2017

Choosing the Best Linux Filesystem for Your SSD

When setting up a new Linux install with an SSD, many don’t know what file system to go with. Here are some of the best Linux filesystems for SSD that you can use.

By Derrik Diener – Feb 27, 2017

How to Get Notified of New App Version on Android without Play Store

Have you wanted to get away from Google Play Store yet still get notified when a new app version is available? APKUpdater can help you do so.

By Derrik Diener – Feb 22, 2017

How to Install Ubuntu with Separate Root and Home Hard Drives

When installing Linux, it is possible to have separate Root and Home hard drives or partitions. Here’s how to do that with Ubuntu.

By Derrik Diener – Feb 14, 2017

How to Back Up Your Android Data with ADB on Ubuntu

Did you know that instead of using apps you can back up your Android data entirely using the PC? Here is how you can back up your Android data with ADB on Ubuntu.

By Derrik Diener – Feb 13, 2017

5 Linux Music Players You Should Consider Switching To

There are plenty of Linux music players out there, and it is hard to find the best one. Here are some Linux music players you might consider switching to.

By Ada Ivanova – Feb 10, 2017

How to Install Firefox Developer Edition in Linux

While the Firefox developer edition is available for Linux, its installation is not as straightforward. Here’s how to install Firefox Developer edition in Linux.

By Derrik Diener – Feb 7, 2017

5 Ubuntu Unity Features You May Not Have Known About

There are plenty of features in Ubuntu Unity, some of which you may not know about. Here are 5 Ubuntu Unity features you should check out.

By Derrik Diener – Feb 6, 2017

How to Dual Boot Windows 10 and Ubuntu

Many people are running Windows 10 on their PC but want to try out Ubuntu. Here’s how you can dual boot Windows 10 and Ubuntu.

By Derrik Diener – Feb 3, 2017

5 of the Best Ebook Readers for Linux Users

More and more ebooks are starting to replace physical books. Here are some of the best ebook readers for Linux that you can use. Check them out!

By Derrik Diener – Jan 31, 2017

How to Display Your IP Address in System Tray in Ubuntu

There may be times where you need constant access to your current IP address. Here is how you can display your IP address in the system tray in Ubuntu.

By Himanshu Arora – Jan 28, 2017

How to Add Mac-Like Multi-Touch Gestures to Ubuntu

Mac’s touchpad and its multi-touch gestures really put a lot of laptops to shame. This article shows you how to get the same multi-touch gestures in Ubuntu.

By Derrik Diener – Jan 22, 2017

Useful Tips to Make Gedit an Even Better Text Editor

The Gedit text editor is simple to use but can become very powerful with the use of plugins. Here are some useful tips to make Gedit a better text editor.

By Himanshu Arora – Jan 19, 2017

4 of the Best Places to Find DEBs Packages for Debian-Based Linux Distros

Even though Deb packages are popular with Linux users, it doesn’t mean it is easy to source them. Here are some of the best places to find Debian packages online.

By Derrik Diener – Jan 17, 2017

3 Useful VIM Editor Tips and Tricks for Advanced Users

If you are a regular VIM user, here are some of the more advanced tips and tricks for a VIM editor that you can use to improve your productivity.

By Himanshu Arora – Jan 12, 2017

How to Make Unity Dash Respond Faster on an Old PC

On an old PC the Unity desktop environment in Ubuntu might be slow and unresponsive. Here are a few tricks to make Unity Dash respond faster.

By Himanshu Arora – Jan 11, 2017

How to Add App Drawers to Unity Launcher in Ubuntu

One of the issues with Unity Launcher is that it can get overcrowded with apps. Here’s how you can add an app drawer to Unity Launcher and keep it organized.

By Himanshu Arora – Jan 7, 2017

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A species of jellyfish called Turritopsis dohrnii can revert its adult cells back to a juvenile polyp stage when injured or starving, effectively restarting its life cycle, and biologists have so far failed to identify any natural limit to how many times it can do this.

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