Ubuntu 19.04 is Named “Disco Dingo,” Arriving April 2019
Are you ready to dance, or at least howl? Good, because Ubuntu 19.04 is named Disco Dingo. It’s just the latest in a series of animal-themed Linux distribution releases from Canonical.
Which Operating System Bestows Animal Code Names On All Releases?
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Ubuntu 18.10 Is Out With a New Theme and Snappier Desktop Performance
Ubuntu 18.10 “Cosmic Cuttlefish” is now available. This releases features a shiny new theme named “Yaru,” which was originally scheduled for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. The new GNOME 3.30 improves desktop perfor...
Microsoft Makes 60,000 Patents Open-Source to Aid the Linux Community
Microsoft announced on Wednesday that the company is joining the Open Invention Network (OIN), a group that provides a licensing platform for Linux of an estimated 2,400 companies. Ranging from independent developers to mammo...
How is Crosh Different From the Linux Terminal on a Chromebook?
As of Chrome OS 69, support for Linux applications is a baked in part of the operating system. Once enabled, this installs the Terminal on your Chrome OS system, but what is it and how does it compare to Crosh?...
What Is an MPEG File (and How Do I Open One)?
A file with the .mpeg (or .mpg) file extension is an MPEG video file format, which is a popular format for movies that are distributed on the internet. They use a specific type of compression that makes streaming and download...
What Apps Can You Actually Run on Linux?
Chromebooks can now run Linux desktop apps, offering a whole new universe of software to Chrome OS users. You can install a Linux distribution like Ubuntu on your PC, too. But what applications are available for Linux?...
Remember Linux’s Wobbly Window Animation? It Might Come Back!
Remember playing around with wobbly windows in Linux? That animation, and a few more, might be coming back soon.
What Is an AVI File (and How Do I Open One)?
A file with the .avi file extension is an Audio Video Interleave file. AVI is a commonly used video format that contains both audio and video.
The Best Free Video Converters
If you watch videos on a variety of devices, its likely that you’ve run into compatibility issues. Your iPhone might record 4K video, but can your PlayStation or your smart TV play that video seamlessly? Luckily, there are ...
Download Windows 95 as a Windows, Mac, or Linux App, Because You Can
Miss the mid-90s? Me neither, but Windows 95 still gives me a good feeling. You can download it right now if you want.
What is ZSH, and Why Should You Use It Instead of Bash?
ZSH, also called the Z shell, is an extended version of the Bourne Shell (sh), with plenty of new features, and support for plugins and themes. Since it’s based on the same shell as Bash, ZSH has many of the same featur...
Linux Steam Beta Offers Windows Games Using a Compatibility Layer
Linux gamers have more choice as of today because of a beta compatibility layer introduce by Valve, the company behind Steam.
How to Set Up and Use Linux Apps on Chromebooks
Starting with version 69, Chrome OS users can use Linux applications. This is a game changer for Chrome OS, as it opens a massive catalog of available software. Here’s how to get started.
What is a tar.gz File, and How Do I Open It?
A tar file, often called a tarball, is a collection of files wrapped up in one single file for easy storage. Rather than keep track of a whole folder of files, you only need to keep track of one. Tar files are often compres...
What’s New in Windows 10’s October 2018 Update
Windows 10’s October 2018 Update, also known as version 1809 and codenamed Redstone 5 during its development process, arrived on October 2, 2018. This major upgrade includes a clipboard history that syncs between your d...
What Is a Log File (and How Do I Open One)?
Sometimes the best way to troubleshoot and operating system, application, or service is to consult the log file(s) that app or service generates as it goes about its business. But what is a LOG file and how do you see what...
How to Install Desktop Themes on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, which uses the GNOME Shell desktop by default, doesn’t include a way to change your desktop theme. Whether you’re looking for a bright blue theme or a nice dark theme, here’s how to customi...
What Is A 7Z File (And How Do I Open One)?
You have almost certainly encountered archived files at some point—ZIP, RAR, and so on. They look like a single file, but act a lot more like a package, letting people bundle and compress multiple files and folders into...
How to Install Firefox in Chrome OS
Look, the whole point of Chrome OS is…Chrome. But if you’re a rebel and a fighter, you can step outside that box and do the unthinkable: Install Firefox on your Chromebook. Here’s how it’s done....
What is Cryptojacking, and How Can You Protect Yourself?
Cryptojacking is the hot new way for criminals to make money using your hardware. A website you have open in your browser can max out your CPU to mine cryptocurrency, and cryptojacking malware is becoming increasingly common....
Get Mojave’s Dynamic Wallpaper in Windows and Linux Right Now (While Mac Users Wait Until Fall)
Mojave, the new version of macOS coming out this fall, features a desert wallpaper that subtly changes throughout the day, reflecting the sunrise and sunset where you live.
What Is An ISO File (And How Do I Use Them)?
An ISO file (often called an ISO image), is an archive file that contains an identical copy (or image) of data found on an optical disc, like a CD or DVD. They are often used for backing up optical discs, or for distributing ...
How to Use the Ping Command to Test Your Network
The ping command sends packets of data to a specific IP address on a network, and then lets you know how long it took to transmit that data and get a response. It’s a handy tool that you can use to quickly test various ...
Make Ubuntu Look Like macOS Mojave’s Dark Mode
If you’re a Linux user who likes the look of the dark mode coming in macOS Mojave, you’re in luck: there’s a GTK theme just for you.
