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How to Make Unity Dash Respond Faster on an Old PC

  • Make Tech Easier; By Himanshu Arora (Posted by damien on Jan 12, 2017 6:57 AM EDT)
  • Groups: Ubuntu
On an old PC the Unity desktop environment in Ubuntu might be slow and unresponsive. Here are a few tricks to make Unity Dash respond faster.

Perform a Google Search from the Command Line in Linux

  • Make Tech Easier; By Himanshu Arora (Posted by damien on Jan 5, 2017 3:18 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
For those command line geeks who want to do a Google search from the command line, what solution do you have? Googler is the answer for you.

How to Install Qgit Viewer in Ubuntu

  • Make Tech Easier; By Derrik Diener (Posted by damien on Jan 4, 2017 11:34 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Qgit Viewer is a Qt-based Git-viewing tool for Linux. It allows you to view Git repos with a GUI. Here is how to install Qgit viewer in Ubuntu.

How to Use Diff to Compare Files in Linux

  • Make Tech Easier; By Alexander Fox (Posted by damien on Jan 3, 2017 5:07 AM EDT)
  • Groups: Linux
Diff is a command line tool that allows you to compare two files and see the differences between them. Here is how you can use diff to easily compare files in Linux.

The Beginner’s Guide to Scripting on Linux

  • Make Tech Easier; By Derrik Diener (Posted by damien on Jan 1, 2017 11:55 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Have you ever wanted to learn “scripting” in Linux but are not sure where to start? This beginner’s guide shows you how easy it is to start scripting in Linux. Check it out!

How to Improve the Security of Your Linux System with Firejail

  • Make Tech Easier; By Himanshu Arora (Posted by damien on Dec 30, 2016 12:14 AM EDT)
  • Groups: Linux
If you are looking to improve the security of your Linux system, check out Firejail that can sandbox all processes and reduce the risk of security breaches.

6 of the Best LibreOffice Extensions You Should Use

LibreOffice is already packed with features, and if that is not enough for you, here are some of the best LibreOffice extensions you can use to extend its functionality.

The Best Linux Desktop Environments for HiDPI Displays

  • Make Tech Easier; By Derrik Diener (Posted by damien on Dec 29, 2016 12:07 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Linux
macOS and Windows 10, but not Linux, have good HiDPI support for high-resolution monitors. Here are the best Linux desktop environments to use with HiDPI displays.

How to Play DVDs in Linux

  • Make Tech Easier; By Ayo Isaiah (Posted by damien on Dec 27, 2016 10:30 AM EDT)
  • Groups: Linux
Due to legal implications, playing DVDs in Linux is not as straightforward as it should be. Here’s how you can configure your system to play DVDs in Linux.

How to Stream Online Videos on VLC in Linux

  • Make Tech Easier; By Himanshu Arora (Posted by damien on Dec 23, 2016 6:00 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial, Video; Groups: Linux
While it is easy to stream Youtube videos on VLC, it is not as easy to stream other online videos to VLC. This tutorial shows you how to do so.

7 Essential Linux Education Apps for Students

  • Make Tech Easier; By Ayo Isaiah (Posted by damien on Dec 23, 2016 12:09 PM EDT)
  • Groups: Linux
If you are a student who uses Linux, you can use these Linux education apps to improve your studying and learning experience.

How to Quickly Clear Your System Cache in Ubuntu

  • Make Tech Easier; By Himanshu Arora (Posted by damien on Dec 22, 2016 4:48 AM EDT)
  • Groups: Linux, Ubuntu
If left unchecked, your system cache might take up a big chunk of your storage and memory. Here’s how you can quickly clear the system cache in Ubuntu.

5 Essential LibreOffice Writer Tips to Improve Your Productivity

If you are using LibreOffice as your primary office suite, make sure you are using these LibreOffice writer tips to improve your productivity and efficiency.

How to Set Grub to Remember Your Last Selected Entry

  • Make Tech Easier; By Derrik Diener (Posted by damien on Dec 20, 2016 3:20 AM EDT)
  • Groups: Linux
If you’ve dual-booted Windows and Linux, you might notice that Grub always defaults to the first entry of the bootup list. Here’s how to set Grub to save the last selected entry.

5 Linux Browsers You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

  • Make Tech Easier; By Ada Ivanova (Posted by damien on Dec 17, 2016 3:49 PM EDT)
  • Groups: Linux
Other than Firefox and Chrome, there are tons of browsers out there that you can use. Here are 5 other Linux browsers you might not have heard of.

How to Install Microsoft Office 2013 in Linux

  • Make Tech Easier; By Derrik Diener (Posted by damien on Dec 15, 2016 5:29 AM EDT)
  • Groups: Linux
Switching to Linux doesn’t mean you have to give up on your Windows applications. For Office users, here’s how to install Microsoft Office 2013 in Linux.

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