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How to Permanently Change Your MAC Address on Linux

Every network interface has a unique MAC address, set by the manufacturer. It’s how network connections identify connection endpoints. On Linux, you can permanently change a MAC address if you want.

Dave McKay 8m ago

Ubuntu 18.04 Support Is About to End, but Not for Everyone

Ubuntu is still one of the most popular Linux distributions, with a large install base across desktop PCs, servers, and embedded devices. Canonical is about to say goodbye to Ubuntu 18.04, unless you use Ubuntu Pro….

Corbin Davenport 23h ago

What’s New in Fedora 38

The Fedora 38 beta is out for review. Ahead of the actual release date for the final version, April 18, 2023, we took the beta for a spin to see what’s new in this Linux distribution’s latest release.

Dave McKay 2d ago

GNOME 44 Is Here to Make Your Linux PC Better Than Ever

GNOME serves as the default desktop environment for countless Linux distributions, such as Ubuntu and Fedora. GNOME 44 has now been released, with changes that will show up in upcoming Linux distro updates….

Corbin Davenport Mar 22nd

Flathub Wants to Be the Ultimate Linux App Store

There are many ways to install software on Linux PCs, but the Flathub app repository is one of the most popular methods. Flathub is now aiming to become the best possible app store across all Linux distributions and setups wi…

Corbin Davenport Mar 7th

Arch Linux vs. Ubuntu: Which Should You Use?

Ubuntu and Arch Linux have staunch and vocal supporters. If you’re considering using Linux or changing distribution, you’ll have people promoting both of these to you. But which is right for you?

Dave McKay Mar 6th

Kubuntu, Lubuntu, and Other Ubuntu Flavors Are Making a Big Change

Ubuntu Desktop isn’t as popular as it once was, but it serves as the foundation for many other desktop Linux distributions, including a few official spin-offs. However, there’s now a significant change coming to all official …

Corbin Davenport Feb 22nd

How to Install Notepad++ on Linux (and 5 Alternatives to Try)

Notepad++ is a popular editor on Windows, but it doesn’t have official Linux support. However, running Notepad++ on Linux isn’t impossible either, and we’ll show you how. We’ll also show you some noteworthy alternatives to co…

Dave McKay Feb 15th

The KDE Plasma Desktop on Linux Just Got a Big Update

KDE Plasma is one of the most popular desktop environments on Linux computers, taking inspiration from Windows and macOS and adding countless customization options on top. There’s now a new release that makes it even better….

Corbin Davenport Feb 14th

Why QtFM Could Become My Favorite Linux File Manager

The Qt file manager called QtFM has great features, such as storing custom commands so you don’t need to open a Linux terminal window to run them. The only drawback is getting it installed. Let’s look at what makes this file …

Dave McKay Jan 30th

Wine 8.0 Helps You Run Even More Windows Apps on Linux & Mac

Wine is your best tool if you have a computer with Linux, macOS, or even Haiku and you want to check out the occasional Windows program. Version 8.0 of the popular tool is now available, and it looks great….

Arol Wright Jan 25th

The Linux rm Command: Everything You Need to Know

The Linux rm command deletes files and directories. To use this tool safely, you need to be certain what’s going to happen when you hit “Enter.” Here’s what you need to know.

Dave McKay Jan 20th

How to Protect Your Linux Computer From Rogue USB Drives

USB memory sticks can be used to steal data from your Linux computer. USBGuard lets you set rules governing the use of USB memory sticks, like a firewall for USB storage devices. Here’s how it works and how you can set it up….

Dave McKay Jan 19th

8 Typos You Really Need to Avoid on Linux

The Linux command line delivers great power. The problem is, the correct use of that power hinges on the accuracy of your typing. Here are eight typos you never want to make.

Dave McKay Jan 11th

Ubuntu Touch Isn’t Dead Yet

Ubuntu developer Canonical tried years ago to make its way to the smartphone game with Ubuntu Touch. It failed to take off, but independent developers have kept the dream alive. Now, we have a build based on Ubuntu 20.04….

Arol Wright Dec 28th, 2022

The PineTab2 Is a New Linux Tablet, Coming in 2023

Pine64 is a technology company behind many Linux and ARM projects, such as the Linux-powered PinePhone. Today the group revealed a new tablet with desktop Linux: the PineTab2.

Corbin Davenport Dec 15th, 2022

How to Deal With Spaces in Filenames on Linux

Like most operating systems, Linux supports filenames with spaces in them. But using these filenames on the command line isn’t always straightforward. Here are several ways you can handle filenames containing spaces….

Dave McKay Dec 14th, 2022

What’s New in Linux Mint 21.1 ‘Vera’, Available Now

Linux Mint 21.1 “Vera” was released on December 20, 2022, a full 14 days after the beta appeared. The popular Ubuntu-based distribution’s intuitive desktop environments make it especially popular among newcomers to Linux. Let…

Dave McKay Dec 14th, 2022

Linux Mint 21.1 “Vera” Now in Beta: Here’s What’s New

Linux Mint is one of the most popular desktop Linux distributions around, and version 21 was released earlier this year. The next update, a minor release, is now available for beta testing.

Corbin Davenport Dec 6th, 2022

5 Ubuntu Linux Features You Should Be Using

Ubuntu Linux is feature rich and comes with a curated selection of preinstalled software. Dig just a little bit deeper though, and you’ll find some features you ought to be using.

Dave McKay Dec 6th, 2022

How to Find the PID of a Linux Process With pidof or pgrep

Working with a Linux process often means knowing its process ID, or PID. It’s a unique number given to each piece of running software. Here are two ways to find out what it is.

Dave McKay Nov 15th, 2022

How to Flush DNS in Linux

Is your internet browsing experience slow on your Linux device, or are the websites you’re visiting outdated or the wrong website altogether? Let’s discuss flushing the DNS cache on Linux, and how to know whether you really n…

Dave McKay Nov 14th, 2022

7 Mistakes New Linux Users Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Learning Linux can be a frustrating experience where everything little thing feels like a battle. Avoiding these common mistakes will make your introduction and adoption of Linux much easier and less stressful….

Dave McKay Nov 11th, 2022

How to Get Your Public IP in a Linux Bash Script

You’ll need your external IP address if you want to remotely connect to your computer. Finding it manually is easy, but here’s how to find your it from within a Linux script.

Dave McKay Nov 9th, 2022

How to List Environment Variables on Linux

On Linux, environment variables hold important values and settings. Scripts, applications, and shells read these values, often to configure themselves, or to control their behavior. Here are several ways to show environment v…

Dave McKay Oct 31st, 2022

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