Conky is a highly customizable system monitor for Linux
A couple of months ago, we introduced you to a Windows program called Sidebar Diagnostics; this time, we are going to take a look at a similar program for Linux. Conky must […]
OBS Studio is an open source video recorder and streaming app for Windows, Linux and macOS
OBS Studio aka Open Broadcaster Software Studio is very popular among YouTube users. You can use it to broadcast gameplay streams live or use it to record videos (which you may then […]
Celluloid is a really good mpv frontend for Linux
If you are a Linux user who wants a front-end for the popular MPV video player, Celluloid may be your best bet. I installed the application via flatpak but you can find […]
Newsboat is a command line based RSS feed reader for Linux
Once upon a time, there used to be a Command line based RSS feed reader called Newsbeuter, but, like many a good program it too was abandoned. Fortunately, another developer forked the […]
Feh is a light-weight command-line image viewer for Linux
The default image viewer in most Linux distros is a fine option for many users, but if you want a distraction free alternative, Feh is a good option. Feh's interface is as […]
Bookworm is a light-weight eBook reader for Linux
While Calibre has a built-in reader, and is the absolute best when it comes to managing and converting eBooks, some people may prefer an alternative when it comes to reading ebooks. Bookworm, […]
A Look at Redcore Linux: Gentoo based Linux Distribution
Many people in the technology world have heard, at least in passing, of the Linux distribution Gentoo. Gentoo is one of the most famous distributions to the point of becoming a joke; […]
Flameshot is a brilliant screenshot tool for Linux
The default screenshot tool in Ubuntu is alright for basic snips but if you want a really good one you need to install a third-party screenshot app. Shutter is probably my favorite, […]
A look at MX Linux 18.3
I’ve been doing a little bit of distrohopping in the last week or so to take a look at new systems being developed and to try a few I haven’t had a […]
Fix for no sound issue on Linux when using headphones
So, I recently did a bunch of distro-hopping to test out some systems I am unfamiliar with, and I found an issue that persisted regardless of what I was running; if I […]
Linux Mint 19.2 is out
The Linux Mint team released a new version of the Linux distribution on August 2, 2019. Linux Mint 19.2 is already available in the three supported flavors Cinnamon, MATE, and Xfce. The […]
Leaving Windows for Manjaro KDE: Post-Installation First-Steps
Previously I wrote an article where I recommend Manjaro KDE Edition for Windows 7 Refugees and I felt like I should follow-up with some changes and first-steps that I think would make […]
Best Linux Distro for Windows 7 Refugees: Manjaro KDE
With the impending destruction of Windows 7 (read: loss of official support) looming in the horizon, many users may find themselves in the debate of moving to Windows 10 or jumping ship […]
Steam and Ubuntu: support until 2025 and 20.04 LTS
Steam customers who run the gaming client on Ubuntu machines were in for a shock when Canonical, Ubuntu's parent company, announced that it would not support 32-bit packages on Ubuntu going forward. […]
Ubuntu 19.04 is out
The final version of the Linux distribution Ubuntu 19.04 is now available. The new version is already available for download in all supported flavors. Existing Ubuntu systems running Ubuntu 18.10 can be […]
Linux gamers rejoice: Wine 4.0 is here
Gaming on Linux picked up some pace in recent years in large parts thanks to Valve Software's investment in growing gaming on Linux. Mike listed some AAA games on Linux that Steam […]
Linux Mint 19.1 Tessa is now available
Linux Mint 19.1 codename "Tessa" was released on December 19, 2018. The new version of the popular Linux distribution is a Long Term Support release that will receive updates until 2023. It […]
Debian Project releases Debian 9.6
The Debian Project announced the release of Debian 9.6 on November 10, 2018; it is the sixth release of Debian 9 which was released in 2017. Debian, one of the oldest GNU/Linux […]