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On Ubuntu, there are several ways to escape crashes and recover from them when they occur. Find out how to save your Ubuntu computer when the unexpected strikes.

An issue often faced by Ubuntu users after upgrading to a new version is the “no-sound” problem. Luckily, it’s a pretty easy problem to resolve.

PPAs are convenient software repositories that make the lives of Ubuntu users much easier. Learn how they work.

The Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) provides Linux computers with audio support. Popular distros such as Ubuntu and Arch Linux run it by default, so there’s a good chance you’re using it right now to play music through your speakers or headphones. In this article we’ll show you two ways to adjust the volume of that playback by using the Alsamixer and Amixer utilities.

Nohup is a great tool that lets you run a process in the background of a Linux system without being interrupted. It keeps the process running, making it perfect for long scripts.

As Systemd timers begin to replace crons dominance, this article presents the basics of setting up your own systemd timer and making sure it’s running properly on your system.

Vim is more a code editor, but with a few tweaks, you can write documents like you’re in MS Word. Here’s how you can turn Vim into a Word processor.

This article will discuss how you can create your own Linux VPN and use OpenVPN to create a secure connection between a client and server on a Linux machine.

Adobe’s suite of Creative Cloud apps have not been ported to Linux officially despite incessant requests from Linux users. Find out how you can install Adobe CC on Linux without all the hassle.

It’s important to learn the necessary Systemd commands to start, stop, enable, and disable units from the command line. Spending a lot of time at the command prompt can be tiring, though, so Chkservice was created to help ease the strain of these managerial tasks. Chkservice uses Ncurses to offer a quick overview of your Systemd units. With administrative privileges, you can start and stop those units at will, all without typing a single systemctl entry.

New Linux users may not understand what is meant by Ubuntu-based distros. This article will explain the significance of Ubuntu-based distros compared to Ubuntu itself and what “Ubuntu-based” means.

The LXDE desktop environment design is kind of outdated and bland. Luckily, you can easily customize it to your own liking. Here are 10 great themes for LXDE.

In Linux, you can restrict users from file access with a few commands. Here is how you can password protect folders and files in Linux using file ownership and groups as a password protection measure.

The world of Linux desktop themes is an ever-evolving one, with new ones replacing old favorites all the time. Here are some really excellent available GTK themes. Check them out!

One of the most important skills any Systemd newcomer can learn is how to manage their computer’s services. In this article we will discuss how to use and master Systemd from the Linux command line.

Linux has a wide variety of screenshot utilities. Unfortunately, none of them are capable of capturing your login screen. There is a way, though. Learn how to take a screenshot of your Linux login screen.

Timeshift is excellent for creating and scheduling regular backups of your Linux desktop system. Learn how to use Timeshift on Linux Mint.

Solarized turns your Linux terminals and applications into works of art with a simple 16-color palette. It can reduce eye strain associated with staring at a computer monitor for extended periods of time.

Abcde makes it easy to rip a CD. It grabs the raw data from your disk and encodes, tags, and makes comments on each track, all according to your preferences.

It is easy to dual boot Ubuntu on Mac. There might be some problems with the bootloader, but it can be overcome easily. Here are the steps to install and dual boot Ubuntu on Mac.