Easily Understand Your Linux RAM Usage With Smem
Linux memory usage can be difficult to interpret and hard to understand. With smem it’s easy to find out what memory a process is using, and which processes are using the most.
How to Use the find Command in Linux
The Linux find command is great at searching for files and directories. But you can also pass the results of the search to other programs for further processing. We show you how.
You Can Preorder the $399 Linux PinePhone Pro Today
A new Linux phone is on the market called the PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition. It comes with an impressive range of features and a $399 price tag that’s sure to catch anyone’s attention.
How to Install a DEB File in Linux
So, you finally installed Linux and when downloading your favorite app you got a file with the “.deb” extension. Now what? In this article, let’s look at the two ways you can easily install apps using DEB files on Linux….
How to Install Google and Microsoft Fonts on Linux
Are the preinstalled fonts on your Linux distribution missing that certain flair? You can easily customize your desktop’s typography by adding and configuring fonts, including those owned by Microsoft and Google….
What’s New in Linux Mint 20.3 “Una,” Available Now
Linux Mint’s final point release in the 20 series, nicknamed “Una,” was released on January 5, 2022. It builds on version 20.2 “Uma” with some new features and refinements. Are those changes more substantial than the name ch…
What Is the i3 Tiling Window Manager, and How Do You Use It on Linux?
The i3 window tiling manager is a Linux desktop environment that’s stripped down to its absolute minimum. That might sound limited and restrictive, but for the right workflow, it’s a form of freedom.
What’s New in elementary OS 6.1 Jólnir, Available Now
Are you looking to make an operating system change? It might be time to give elementary OS a chance. Version 6.1 of the OS has arrived, and it brings with it some really exciting changes that make it more than worth a look….
How to Use Double Bracket Conditional Tests in Linux
Conditional tests branch the flow of execution of Linux Bash scripts according to the result of a logical expression. Double bracket conditional tests simplify the syntax considerably—but still have their own gotchas….
Why I Switched to Garuda Linux
Months after making Garuda Linux my daily driver operating system on my desktop PC, I still don’t have any regrets. It’s continued to be everything I look for in a Linux distribution (distro). Here’s why….
Is EndeavourOS the Easiest Way to Use Arch Linux?
Arch Linux is a great Linux distribution but infamously complicated to install. EndeavourOS provides the closest thing to a plain-vanilla Arch installation—without the pain. Let’s look at how it differs and how to install i…
How to Use Case Statements in Bash Scripts
Bash case statements are powerful yet easy to write. When you revisit an old Linux script you’ll be glad you used a case statement instead of a long if-then-else statement.
What Is Ubuntu?
In online discussions, you may have heard the term “Ubuntu” thrown around, often in the context of discussing alternatives to Windows. So what exactly is it, and why do people choose to use it?
5 Websites Every Linux User Should Bookmark
There’s no shortage of Linux websites hyping the trendiest distributions (distros) and dishing on the latest developer drama. To help you cut through the noise, we’ve curated a few sites worth your time that offer relevant ne…
How to Install Arch Linux on a PC
Arch Linux is well-known for its complex command-based installation. But once you get familiar with the ins and outs of the process, you can install Arch on any computer without fear of the terminal. We’ll help you get there….
Can You Install Linux on an M1 Apple Silicon Mac?
Not everyone buys a Mac to solely run macOS. The bad news is that as of November 2021, native Linux support on Apple Silicon isn’t yet possible. Progress is being made, however, so let’s take a look at the Linux on Apple Si…
How to Install Linux on an M1 Mac With Apple Silicon
Native Linux support for Apple’s new ARM-based architecture isn’t yet ready, but you can run Linux on an M1, M1 Pro, or M1 Max using a virtual machine. This allows you to run 64-bit x86 Linux apps or try out different distros…
How to Update Fedora Linux
So, you finally downloaded and installed Fedora Linux, but now you may be wondering, how do you keep your system up to date? Thankfully, Fedora gives you a couple of methods for system updates. Let’s take a look….
What Is the Unix Epoch, and How Does Unix Time Work?
Unix stores time as the number of seconds since Jan. 1, 1970. And that means Linux does too. We explain this seemingly odd system, and why doomsday was scheduled for 2038.
What Are the Drawbacks of Switching to Linux?
Linux evangelists (like myself) are quick to point out the many benefits of switching over from Windows and macOS. But no operating system is perfect, and many have gone Linux and gone back. So what’s the catch?…
KDE Connect Is Finally Coming to iPhone
If you’re looking for an easy way to make your iPhone play nice with your KDE desktop, today is your lucky day, as KDE Connect is finally available as an iPhone app (click the article titled “KDE Connect iOS Enters Public Te…
This New Linux Gaming Laptop Has the Specs to Run Anything
Linux and gaming are starting to come together a lot more lately. The Steam Deck is on the way with Linux installed, and Juno just announced a new Linux gaming laptop called the Neptune 17 with specs that easily rival many Wi…
What Is Pop!_OS?
If you’ve heard about Pop!_OS, you might have seen people often referring to it as the best Windows alternative or the ideal Linux distribution for gaming. Here’s what’s different about this Linux distribution…
How to Run Android Apps on Linux
Ever wanted to run an Android app on Linux but didn’t want to mess with debugging bridges, development environments, or sideloading apps? An app called Anbox makes it possible, and we show you how to use it….
What’s New in Fedora 35
Fedora 35, Red Hat’s free Linux distribution (distro), was released on November 2, 2021. From an updated desktop experience to behind-the-scenes tweaks, we’re taking a look at the Workstation edition to see what’s new for de…
