Switching from proprietary applications to free and open source software brings a degree of freedom and stability. You can use the software you like for free and for as long as you want, with few (if any) restrictions on your behavior. […]
Switching from proprietary applications to free and open source software brings a degree of freedom and stability. You can use the software you like for free and for as long as you want, with few (if any) restrictions on your behavior. […]
Windows-based fonts don’t appear by default on Linux-based systems like Ubuntu. In most cases, this isn’t a huge problem, but if you want to improve compatibility between word processors, then it might be useful to have Microsoft fonts on your […]
Video editing on Linux has improved immeasurably over the past few years. Where once you might be compelled to save your clips to a portable hard disk drive and edit them in Windows or on a Mac, these days things […]
No operating system is perfect. Even if it was, there might be problems with drivers and apps. Linux is no exception. Despite being more stable than Windows (in many cases, not all!), there will probably come a time when you […]
As more tech products become impossible to repair ourselves, more people are demanding a change. Now a growing movement wants the right to repair the things we buy. Changing the status quo is difficult. There’s a great deal of money to […]
Windows users who are switching to Linux have many considerations. At first, perhaps it’s about usability, and whether the browser is any good. Then come thoughts about software compatibility, document access, and whether favorite games will run on Linux. And […]
From the start, Linux is already quite secure, especially when compared to other operating systems such as macOS or Windows. Even so, it’s good to build on that, starting with these tools. 1. Firewall Management: Gufw By default, Linux comes with […]
When it comes to typing text in languages other than English, Mac users are used to going to a single System Preferences screen, enabling a language or two, then having all the necessary tools at their disposal. The process for […]
I’ve been a long-time GNOME user, but for the past few months, I was in a loving relationship with Elementary OS. I found much to love in the minimalist Linux-based operating system, and I encouraged readers to give it a […]
Linux is becoming a strong alternative to Windows as a PC gaming platform. We’ve seen more and more games released for Linux, and given compatibility with the operating system via Steam and Steam OS, it’s a natural fit. After years […]