Bash allows you to map entire strings of text to single variables, making it easier to use and write scripts. How do they work and how can you use them? Let’s find out. What is a variable? Variables are easy-to-remember names that can contain different alphanumeric values. They are useful because they allow the same …
With distributions rolling out versions using the latest versions of GNOME 3, more and more users are coming back to GNOME and finding that it has improved a lot since the GNOME Project first released it. Performance is better, there are more customization and integration features, and there aren’t as many rough edges. However, there …
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When accessing a Linux server, you have a few options. If it is a server with a UI, you can use VNC, but the most common option is to connect to a headless server with Secure Shell or SSH. It is an encrypted and secure protocol that gives you access to a remote system through …
If you are a Linux user, or a webmaster running your own website (which is probably hosted on a Linux server), you will surely come across a situation when you try to upload a file or edit a document and receive the error “You do not have the necessary permissions to download the file to …
If you run a partitioning tool and point it at your hard drive, chances are you’ll see a small boot partition before everything else. It may consume only a tiny part of your hard drive and may not appear during active computer use. Is this partition essential? Can you remove it? Read on to find …
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Openbox is a lightweight and highly configurable window manager. It is perfect for light distributions like minimal Ubuntu. However, getting used to it can be a bit intimidating for new users. For starters, when you first install it, you will be greeted with a black screen. While it can be intimidating, with a few pointers …
There have been many false auroras for Linux games, but in recent years things have steadily improved. The launch of the Proton Compatibility Layer means that thousands of DirectX-only games can now be translated to Vulkan and therefore run on Linux, while new Linux compatible games also continue to be released. If you want to …
With the increasing prevalence of Bluetooth devices such as mice, keyboards, and headsets, it can be hard to imagine sometimes using wired versions of these devices. On some Linux distributions, Bluetooth is perfectly configured for you right out of the box. Distributions like Ubuntu and Elementary allow you to easily configure and work Bluetooth on …
Although “we know it’s a great idea to download and install security updates, sometimes, like any version of software, there are issues with a security update. This is the case with the macOS Mojave security update which was released on September 24. It caused so much trouble that Apple pulled it out and then replaced …
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Continuing our series of reviews of the office environment, today is a choice that definitely has a specific purpose. Clarification is an extremely lightweight window manager that packs a huge amount of utility. It’s a really specific choice that you either like or dislike. In this Enlightenment review, we’ll cover its user experience, notable features, …
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Having your own space on a home computer can be a real mind saver. Always knowing your favorite apps are where you expect them to be, bookmarks don’t disappear and documents are stored safely away from prying eyes, can be a lifesaver. In this tutorial, we show you how to add and manage users in …
In this Linux desktop environment review, we have a slightly controversial choice. Deep in, both as a distribution and as an office environment, is an environment that not everyone feels comfortable using and trusted. However, we’ll put that aside, dispel some myths and take a look at the beautiful Deepin Desktop Environment (DDE), its user …
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