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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….

Deepesh Sharma Nov 30th, 2021

How to Use lshw in Linux (With a Practical Example)

What if there was a command which would let you, in an easy-to-read format, view all of the hardware in your Linux system? Welcome to lshw, the great tool often overlooked even by seasoned Linux professionals….

Roel Van de Paar Nov 24th, 2021

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…

Tim Brookes Nov 12th, 2021

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…

Tim Brookes Nov 11th, 2021

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….

Mohammed Abubakar Nov 10th, 2021

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.

Dave McKay Nov 10th, 2021

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?…

Jordan Gloor Oct 27th, 2021

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…

Dave LeClair Oct 26th, 2021

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…

Dave LeClair Oct 20th, 2021

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…

Mohammed Abubakar Oct 20th, 2021

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….

Dave McKay Oct 19th, 2021

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…

Ian Paul Oct 15th, 2021

Ubuntu 21.10 Arrives With a Customized GNOME 40 Desktop

If you’re an Ubuntu user, or someone who’s thinking about giving it a try, today is a good day. Canonical has officially released Ubuntu 21.10 with a customized GNOME 40 desktop and plenty of other features and goodies that’…

Dave LeClair Oct 14th, 2021

10 Basic Linux Commands for Beginners

Just getting started on Linux? Making yourself comfortable with the command line is essential. If you’re already familiar with command line utilities, you’ll find that Linux and Mac share much in common, but Windows commands …

Dave McKay Oct 13th, 2021

How to Turn Off an Ubuntu PC

Like all personal computers, a PC running the Ubuntu desktop operating system must be turned off now and then. Shutting down Ubuntu is easy, and you have several methods at your disposal for a safe end to operation….

Jordan Gloor Oct 12th, 2021

Why the Google-Backed Secure Open Source Program is So Important

Supply chain attacks are skyrocketing, and open-source projects are the most common point of infiltration. The Linux Foundation, sponsored by Google, helps open-source projects protect themselves—and everyone else….

Dave McKay Oct 12th, 2021

How to Download and Install Steam on Linux

So, you want to try out gaming on Linux? In this article, let’s look at how to install Steam on any Linux distribution to kickstart your Linux gaming journey.

Mohammed Abubakar Oct 9th, 2021

How To Install and Configure ZFS on Ubuntu

The ZFS file system delivers huge capacities, RAID mirroring, and anti-corruption mechanisms right out of the box. Learn how to install Ubuntu with ZFS, and how to create a mirrored pool.

Dave McKay Oct 8th, 2021

How to Copy Directories Recursively with scp

A common problem when working with files is applying operations recursively, or to every sub-directory in the entire folder. The scp utility is used to transfer files and directories to remote servers, and supports recursive…

Anthony Heddings Oct 7th, 2021

What’s New in Ubuntu 21.10 ‘Impish Indri’

Ubuntu 21.10 “Impish Indri” was released on October 14, 2021. It features GNOME 40, a new kernel, and updated applications. But with only nine months of support, is it worth upgrading?

Dave McKay Oct 7th, 2021

How To Set Up Rocket.Chat in Ubuntu

Enterprise chat platforms provide instant messaging, team collaboration, and much more. Rocket.Chat offers a free, self-hosted option. Here’s how to set it up for private, internal use on Ubuntu Linux….

Dave McKay Oct 6th, 2021

How to Configure mod_evasive for Apache DDoS Protection

mod_evasive is an Apache module which helps defend your server against brute force and denial of service attacks. Setting up mod_evasive gives you a safety net to catch malicious actors before they can start degrading your se…

James Walker Oct 5th, 2021

How to Roll Back the Kernel in Linux

If your Linux PC suddenly has issues after an update to your system, it’s possible a Linux kernel update is at fault. Fortunately, rolling back or switching to another kernel is relatively easy to do on Debian, Arch, and Fed…

Jordan Gloor Sep 30th, 2021

How to Automate SSH Logins If You Must Use a Password

SSH does not have an easy way to send passwords over standard input, making it hard to automate. While it’s not ideal for security, you can automate SSH password authentication in bash scripts using the sshpass utility….

Anthony Heddings Sep 30th, 2021

Native Gaming on Linux May Be Dying, and That’s Okay

The Steam Deck, announced in August 2021, has Linux gaming circles talking about the future of gaming on Linux. The Deck, through its reliance on Proton, might be signaling the end of native Linux gaming. That might be just w…

Jordan Gloor Sep 27th, 2021

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