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Backup

34 Best Free Linux Backup Software (Updated 2023)

January 8, 2023 Steve Emms CLI, Desktop, Roundup, System Software, Utilities

Backup software is used to perform a complete back up of a file, data, database, system or server. Here’s the best open source backup software.

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Notes

24 Best Open Source Linux Note Takers

December 31, 2022 Steve Emms CLI, Desktop, Roundup, Utilities

We have compiled this roundup of our pick of high quality note applications for organizing, sharing, and taking notes. Free and open source software only.

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Compositing Window Managers

velox – simple window manager based on swc

December 29, 2022 Steve Emms Desktop

velox is a simple window manager based on swc. It is inspired by dwm and xmonad.

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Compositing Window Managers

newm – Wayland compositor

December 29, 2022 Steve Emms Desktop

newm is a Wayland compositor written with laptops and touchpads in mind.

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Compositing Window Managers

Vivarium – dynamic tiling Wayland compositor using wlroots

December 29, 2022 Steve Emms Desktop

Vivarium is a dynamic tiling Wayland compositor using wlroots, with desktop semantics inspired by xmonad.

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System Administration

40 Excellent Ways to Manage Your System – Essential System Tools

October 28, 2022 Steve Emms CLI, Desktop, Internet, Software, System Software, Utilities

This is a series of cornerstone articles highlighting essential system tools. These are small, indispensable utilities, useful for system administrators as well as regular users of Linux based systems.

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daedalOS – desktop environment in the web browser

April 20, 2022 Erik Karlsson Desktop, Reviews

daedalOS takes a different approach to the traditional desktop environment such as GNOME and KDE. The aim of the daedalOS project is to make a web-based desktop environment that’s suitable for everyday use.

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GNOME Extensions

36 Excellent GNOME Desktop Extensions (Updated 2022)

April 4, 2022 Steve Emms Desktop, Productivity, Reviews, Roundup, Utilities

Add additional functionality to a GNOME desktop with these great GNOME extensions. This roundup showcases 36 excellent GNOME extensions.

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KDE Plasma

33 Excellent KDE Plasma Widgets (Updated 2022)

March 30, 2022 Steve Emms Desktop, Roundup

KDE is one of the most popular desktop environments. It’s also one of the most configurable. KDE widgets (sometimes called Plasmoids) help to improve the user experience. Here are the widgets we love.

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KDE Plasma

24 Great KDE Plasma 5.24 Themes

March 23, 2022 Steve Emms Desktop, Software

When it comes to customization, arguably no other desktop comes anywhere close to KDE Plasma 5. Here’s 24 Plasma themes that have garnished our attention.

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Linux Candy

Linux Candy: Rusty Aquarium – monitoring by visualization

March 4, 2022 John O'Donnell Desktop, Reviews, Software, Utilities

Rusty Aquarium is a utility that’s billed as a “monitoring visualization as an aquarium” program.

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Utilities

Excellent Utilities: Deskreen – live streaming desktop to a web browser

September 17, 2021 Steve Emms Desktop, Reviews, Software

Deskreen turns any device with a web browser into a secondary screen for your computer.

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Learning

Linux for Starters: Your Guide to Linux – Managing Users – Part 15

August 31, 2021 Steve Emms Beginners, CLI, Desktop

We investigate how to manage users using both the GUI and the command-line. This article is part of the Linux for Starters Guide.

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Learning

Linux for Starters: Your Guide to Linux – Open Source Replacements for Proprietary Windows Desktop Software – Part 8

July 7, 2021 Steve Emms Beginners, Desktop

We consider popular Windows proprietary software and recommend great open source replacements that run under Linux.

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Learning

Linux for Starters: Your Guide to Linux – Installing Software – Part 7

June 30, 2021 Steve Emms Beginners, Desktop, Software

We show you how easy it is to install software in Linux. This article is part of our Linux for Starters series.

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Learning

Linux for Starters: Your Guide to Linux – Navigating the Desktop – Part 6

June 21, 2021 Steve Emms Beginners, Desktop

This article guides you around the desktop in Ubuntu. It’s part of our Linux for Starters series teaching you all the basics.

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Learning

Linux for Starters: Your Guide to Linux – 8 Things to do after installing Ubuntu – Part 5

June 16, 2021 Steve Emms Beginners, Desktop

After installing Ubuntu 21.04, you’re ready to use your new system. But there are some additional steps we recommend you do.

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Linux Candy

Linux Candy: Fondo – wallpaper tool

June 11, 2021 Steve Emms Desktop, Reviews, Software

Fondo lets you quickly find beautiful wallpapers from Unsplash. Enjoy your new wallpaper with a single click.

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ONLYOFFICE

ONLYOFFICE Docs 6.2: Main updates and a quick installation guide for Ubuntu

March 2, 2021 Steve Emms Desktop, Office, Software

We take a quick look at the main updates in ONLYOFFICE Docs 6.2 and learn how to install the software on Ubuntu.

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ScreenCloud

ScreenCloud – screenshot sharing tool

February 1, 2021 Steve Emms Desktop, Productivity, Reviews, Software, Utilities

ScreenCloud is a screenshot tool that’s designed for network services such as Dropbox and Imgur.

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