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5 Ways to Automate a File Backup in Linux

It hardly needs to be said but storing and maintaining the integrity of your operating system, personal information, and personal files is basic to data management. While disasters are rare in Linux,...

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Create Your Own Live Video Streaming Server With Linux

Most live streaming tools and sites are free to the public but they often tend to require that you create an account, providing information you may not wish to appear online. They can hold some...

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How To Install Windows Applications in Linux

Do you want to switch to Linux but don’t want to lose your favorite Windows apps? Now you can have the best of both worlds. Linux knows how to handle most species of Windows software and with a few...

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Gaming On Ubuntu Linux – Is It Any Good?

Let’s face it, while there are many fine operating system choices available for PC users, if you’re a gamer the choice is clear – Microsoft Windows. Since Windows is still the most popular operating...

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BSD vs Linux: The Basic Differences

Both Linux and the varying BSDs (Berkeley Software Distributions) are free and open-source, with more things in common than differences. With this in mind, you may ask yourself, “If they’re so...

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Common Reasons for Ubuntu Crashes and How to Recover

Any operating system can crash, including Ubuntu. If you are running Linux and have a problem, here are a few reasons and solutions to help you get out of your crash. If Ubuntu hangs, the first thing...

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10 Ubuntu Keyboard Shortcuts To Speed Up Your Workflow

Keyboard shortcuts are great time savers – provided you know they are there. Ubuntu is packed with quick keyboard features that make transitioning between tasks and interacting with any window a...

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How to Find, Download, and Install Custom Icons in Linux

Linux users have the freedom to customize their system to fit their preferences, including the desktop theme and icons. There are many simple ways to create custom icons in Linux to change the look...

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An Introduction to Linux for Beginners

Learning something new can be both fun and exciting. As long as you’re willing to step out from your comfort zone a little, Linux can offer you a whole new take on what it means to be an operating...

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10 Best Screen Recorders for Linux

Screen recordings are useful in both business, educational and personal environments. They allow you to create a range of presentations, video tutorials, and how-to guides for multiple uses.  Here, we...

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How To Upgrade To The Latest Ubuntu

The ability to upgrade Ubuntu to the latest version had many benefits, including using the latest software and getting access to new security patches. Before upgrading to Ubuntu, keep the following...

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HDG Explains : What Is Sudo & Root On Linux?

Beginning a journey into Linux can be somewhat confusing. There are plenty of new features and terms being thrown at you that you’ve likely never heard before. Two such terms are Root and Sudo. What...

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How To Compile Software Packages On Linux

One of the hardest adjustments for users who switch from Windows to Linux is the idea that not every bit of software you want to install is ready-made for you. Unlike Windows users, who (in most...

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How To Install & Run Linux Apps On a Chromebook

Installing and running Linux Apps on your Chromebook expands its capabilities with more productivity tools. This tutorial will explain how to install and run Linux apps as well as offer some...

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How To Quit Frozen Programs In Linux

Even a robust operating system like Linux can sometimes encounter problems that cause apps or programs to freeze. There are several ways to kill or quit a frozen program on Linux. This article will...

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10 Cool Linux Terminal Commands You Have to Try

Linux terminal commands don’t have to be boring. Many commands are cool, fun, and entertaining for users. This article will discuss some pro-Linux command tricks to save you time, frustration, and...

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The 20 Best Linux Apps Ever

Linux seems to be getting more popular every year. Thanks to well-supported, user friendly distros such as Ubuntu, many people are taking the plunge and realizing that this free and Open Source...

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How To Navigate & Use the Linux Directory Structure

Linux directory systems are different from Windows and may confuse new users. So think of the Linux directory structure as a tree. The root of the tree is where it grows from and in Linux, it is where...

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How to Create a Linux Disk Partition

To use storage devices such as USB drives and hard drives in Linux, you need to also understand how to structure them when using Linux operating system. Storage devices are often split into separate...

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How to Take a Linux System Benchmark

Benchmarks are used to assess the performance of software applications and computer hardware. Popular among the Windows PC gaming community, hardware benchmarking measures various attributes, such as...

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