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How to Run Bash Script as Root During Startup on Linux

Have you ever wanted to run bash script as a root user during startup? Here’s how you can harness the power of cron and set your scripts to run at startup.

By Derrik Diener – Nov 10, 2016

How to Use Telegram from Linux Command Line

While Telegram comes with a desktop client for most operating systems, it can be accessed via the command line too. Here’s how to use Telegram from the Linux command line.

By Himanshu Arora – Nov 3, 2016

How to Disable the Root Account in Linux

Deleting the root user is a security precaution and overall just something that is good to do. Here is how you can disable the root account in Linux.

By Derrik Diener – Nov 2, 2016

How to Install the Lumina BSD Desktop on Linux

Lumina Desktop is a lightweight desktop manager for BSD system but has been ported over to many Linux distro. Here’s how to install Lumina Desktop on Linux.

By Derrik Diener – Nov 1, 2016

How to Manage Browser Bookmarks from the Ubuntu Command Line

Browser bookmarks often reside in a browser, but if you are a command line person, here’s how you can manage browser bookmarks from the command line.

By Derrik Diener – Oct 27, 2016

How to Display Filesystem Usage in Ubuntu System Tray

If you are a Linux system admin who needs to constantly keep track of the filesystem usage, here is a way you can display the filesystem usage information in the Ubuntu system tray.

By Himanshu Arora – Oct 26, 2016

How to Use Old Xorg Apps in Unity 8 on Ubuntu 16.10

While Unity 8 is new and shiny, it doesn’t work with some of the old Xorg apps because of the difference in the display server. Here’s how you can get these old Xorg apps working in Unity 8!

By Derrik Diener – Oct 24, 2016

How to Get your sudo Password to Show up as Asterisks in Ubuntu

If you are always mistyping your sudo password because nothing is shown on the screen, here’s a quick fix to get asterisks to show up as your sudo password in Ubuntu.

By Himanshu Arora – Oct 20, 2016

How to Fix DNS Errors and Regain Access to the Internet

Have you encountered a DNS error in your browser and can’t visit any website at all? Find out how you can fix DNS errors and regain access to the Internet.

By Simon Batt – Oct 20, 2016

6 Useful Linux Command Line Tools for System Administrators

The command line is seriously powerful. If you are a system administrator, here are some Linux command line tools you should know and use.

By Derrik Diener – Oct 18, 2016

How to Quickly Preview Files in Ubuntu Without Opening Them

Checking out a bunch of files and folders can be a tedious process. Here is a way to quickly preview files in Ubuntu without having to open them.

By Himanshu Arora – Oct 15, 2016

How to Add Weather Information to System Tray in Ubuntu

If you want to keep yourself updated with the current temperature, here is how you can add the weather information to the system tray in Ubuntu.

By Himanshu Arora – Oct 11, 2016

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10 of the Best KDE Plasma Applications You Should Try

The KDE Community have developed a ton of high-quality applications for different needs. Here are some of the best KDE Plasma applications you should try.

By Ayo Isaiah – Oct 9, 2016

How to Watch Twitch on Linux without a Web Browser

Have you ever wanted to watch Twitch outside of the browser on the Linux desktop? It is now possible with the help of Gnome Twitch. Check out how it works!

By Derrik Diener – Oct 8, 2016

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Setting Up PushBullet Desktop Client in Ubuntu with PB for Desktop

While PushBullet is great, it is lacking a desktop client with native notifications. PB for Desktop is a cross-platform-compatible PushBullet desktop client that comes with native notifications for various platforms.

By Derrik Diener – Oct 4, 2016

How to Automatically Change Ubuntu Desktop Wallpaper to Bing’s Photo of the Day

Surely many of you would like to have Bing’s photo of the day as your desktop wallpaper. Here is how you can automate it in Ubuntu.

By Himanshu Arora – Sep 27, 2016

How to Improve Your English from the Linux Terminal

There are many ways to improve your English, but the geekiest one has to be from the Linux terminal. Here’s how you can do that.

By Himanshu Arora – Sep 23, 2016

How to Set Up an Xbox One Controller in Ubuntu

The Linux kernel has supported the Xbox One controller officially, but setting it up is not as easy. Here is how to set up an Xbox One controller in Ubuntu.

By Derrik Diener – Sep 13, 2016

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How to Disable Super Key in Ubuntu While Running Full Screen Apps

One way to prevent the accidental pressing of the Super key is to disable Super key when in full screen mode. Here is a simple script to do so in Ubuntu.

By Himanshu Arora – Sep 11, 2016

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Best Linux Adobe Alternatives You Need to Know

Looking for a few solid Adobe alternatives for Linux? You’re not alone. Luckily there are some great options currently available.

By Toni Matthews-El – Sep 9, 2016

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