How to install Kanboard in Ubuntu
A kanban board is a way to visually depict work at various stages of a process using cards to represent work items and columns to represent each stage of the process. Cards are moved from […]
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How to disable ‘recently used files’ in Ubuntu 18.04
Sometimes it’s nice to see the files that you have recently accessed. They are in the file browser (Nautilus), just up in the top left under ‘Recent files’. Sometimes, however, you might have a secret […]
How to mount macOS APFS disk volumes in Linux
In 2017, Apple changed the default filesystem on their macOS (High Sierra and above) to APFS, he Apple File System. It replaced HFS+. It works on a principle of using containers, rather than partitions. It […]
How to install Linux on a Macintosh and dual boot with macOS
Got one of those shiny Mac laptops, but Linux has you realising computer freedom is best? This is the definitive guide! UPDATED FEBRUARY 2019 Using a Macintosh is (mainly) a delight. The hardware is solid, fast, […]
Using ‘Rufus’ to put your ISO image on a USB stick
If you are having troubles with the BalenaEtcher tool which we recommend to install Linux on a USB stick, another free tool which Ubuntu recommend is available. It’s called Rufus. Follow these steps in order […]
How to install Ubuntu 18.10 on a Macbook Pro [VIDEO]
Yep, it’s a new year, and a time to put that old Mac hardware to proper new use….. by installing Linux. Of course! This video guide shows you how to get an installation set up […]
How to Connect Your Android Phone to Ubuntu Wirelessly – OMG! Ubuntu!
You want to connect Android to Ubuntu to transfer files, see Android notifications, and send SMS text messages from your desktop — but how? Check out this great article from OMGUbuntu!
Howto: Facebook Messenger on the command line
Just as you thought life at the command line couldn’t get any weirder, it’s now possible to chat to your Facebook buddies on the command line whilst you geek out on your bash scripts! Here’s how […]
Use TLP to Quickly Increase and Optimize Linux Laptop Battery Life – Tecmint
TLP is a free open source, feature-rich and command line tool for advanced power management, which helps to optimize battery life in laptops powered by Linux. It runs on every laptop brand, and ships in […]
Linux Mint 18.3 Installation & Review
Linux Mint is a very well known desktop version of Linux that’s suitable for the everyperson as a drop-in replacement for a Windows or Mac computer. At the time of writing this article, Linux Mint […]
