Linux is Confusing. These Articles Should Help

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 ...

Brady Gavin Jun 21st, 2018

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.

Justin Pot Jun 20th, 2018

What Is A File Extension?

A file extension, or filename extension, is a suffix at the end of a computer file. It comes after the period, and is usually two-four characters long. If you’ve ever opened a document or viewed a picture, you’ve ...

Brady Gavin Jun 20th, 2018

Why the Google Pixelbook is a Chromebook Worth $1000

Justifying $1000 on a Chromebook is a tough sell to many, and rightfully so. But there’s more to Google’s Pixelbook than just a high price tag—there’s something about this laptop that can’t be de...

Cameron Summerson Jun 8th, 2018

How to Enable Case Sensitive File and Folder Names on Windows 10

Windows 10 now offers an optional case-sensitive file system, just like Linux and other UNIX-like operating systems. All Windows processes will handle case-sensitive files and folders properly if you enable this feature. In o...

Chris Hoffman Jun 6th, 2018

How to Make Ubuntu Look More Like Windows

Thanks to the GNOME Shell desktop in Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, it’s now possible to get a single, Windows-style taskbar on Ubuntu. You can make the theme look more like Windows, too, if you’re tired of Ubuntu’s oran...

How to Watch Apple’s Live Stream Events on Windows, Android, and Linux

Apple has historically blocked people from watching their events unless they are using the Safari browser, but now you can watch them on any operating system.

Chris Hoffman Jun 4th, 2018

There Are Now Three Versions of Ubuntu in the Microsoft Store, Here’s Why

Search for Ubuntu in the Microsoft Store and you’ll see three versions: “Ubuntu 16.04”, “Ubuntu 18.04”, and “Ubuntu”. This means you can install a specific LTS version, or always ha...

Justin Pot Jun 1st, 2018

How to Enable Copy and Paste Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows 10’s Bash Shell

Windows 10’s Bash shell finally has convenient copy and paste keyboard shortcuts, but they’re disabled by default for compatibility reasons. These shortcuts are available in the October 2018 Update, which was orig...

Chris Hoffman May 23rd, 2018

Can You Use FaceTime on Windows?

Apple’s Facetime video calling is perhaps one of their most used features. It lets people with iPhones, iPads, and Macs make easy video calls to one another. You can’t make Facetime calls from Windows, but there a...

Yuvraj Wadhwani May 22nd, 2018

How to Convert a Microsoft Word Document to a PDF

PDFs are handy for distributing documents so that they’re seen the same way by all parties. Typically, you’ll create documents using another app, and then convert them to PDF. Here’s how to do it for a Micro...

Hayley Milliman May 21st, 2018

How to Create, Edit, and View Microsoft Word Documents for Free

There was a time when you had to have Microsoft Office installed to create, edit, or even view a Microsoft Word document. Thankfully, that’s no longer the case. There are a number of free alternatives for working with thos...

How to Use the Reader View in Firefox

How many times do you go to a website to read an article and once the page loads, you’re bombarded with banners and distracting ads? Firefox’s Reader View removes the clutter and simplifies the page for better rea...

Brady Gavin May 18th, 2018

Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Is Now In The Microsoft Store

Windows 10: The latest version of Ubuntu, 18.04, is now available in the Microsoft store, giving you up-to-date versions of all your favorite Bash shell commands.

Justin Pot May 15th, 2018

How to Upgrade to the Latest Version of Ubuntu

You can upgrade from one Ubuntu release to another without reinstalling your operating system. If you’re running an LTS version of Ubuntu, you’ll only be offered new LTS versions with the default settings—bu...

What is the Latest LTS Version of Ubuntu?

The latest LTS version of Ubuntu is Ubuntu 18.04 LTS “Bionic Beaver,” which was released on April 26, 2018. Canonical releases new stable versions of Ubuntu every six months, and new Long Term Support versions eve...

Chris Hoffman May 8th, 2018

How to Check Which Version of Ubuntu You Have Installed

Canonical releases a new stable release of Ubuntu every six months, and a new long-term support version every six months. Here’s how to check which version of Ubuntu you have installed.

Chris Hoffman May 7th, 2018