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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Category: Desktop
Linux for Starters: Your Guide to Linux – Open Source Replacements for Proprietary Windows Desktop Software – Part 8
We consider popular Windows proprietary software and recommend great open source replacements that run under Linux.
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Linux for Starters: Your Guide to Linux – Installing Software – Part 7
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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Linux for Starters: Your Guide to Linux – Navigating the Desktop – Part 6
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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Linux for Starters: Your Guide to Linux – 8 Things to do after installing Ubuntu – Part 5
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: Fondo – wallpaper tool
Fondo lets you quickly find beautiful wallpapers from Unsplash. Enjoy your new wallpaper with a single click.
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ONLYOFFICE Docs 6.2: Main updates and a quick installation guide for Ubuntu
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 – screenshot sharing tool
ScreenCloud is a screenshot tool that’s designed for network services such as Dropbox and Imgur.
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Linux Candy: WallpaperDownloader – download, change, manage wallpapers
Manage your wallpaper with WallpaperDownloader.
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Linux Candy: XScreenSaver – Framework and collection of screensavers
XScreenSaver is a screen saver collection and a framework for blanking and locking the screen.
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Now and Then: The Development of 6 Lean Desktop Environments
Back in early 2008, we published a feature recommending the best 6 lean desktop environments. How did they fare?
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Linux Candy: XDecorations – Holiday lights and more
XDecorations is a small utility that lets you add decorations to your desktop. It’s our latest addition to the fun Linux Candy series.
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Linux Candy: Variety – wallpaper changer software
Variety is a wallpaper manager for Linux systems. It supports numerous desktops and wallpaper sources, including local files and online services: Flickr, Wallhaven, Unsplash, and more.
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Stretchly – reminder to take breaks
Stretchly is a cross-platform Electron program that reminds you to take breaks when working on your computer. Stretchly is free and open source software.
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23 Best Free Linux Window Managers
A window manager manages the windows that applications bring up. We recommend the best c.ompositing, stacking, tiling, and dynamic window managers.
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Linux Candy: Boxes – command line ASCII boxes
Boxes is a text filter which can draw ASCII art boxes around its input text. It can spice up news posting, emails, documenting files, and much more.
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tint2 – simple and light open source taskbar
tint2 is a simple panel/taskbar made for window managers. It was specifically made for Openbox, a popular stacking window manager.
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Raspberry Pi 4: Chronicling the Desktop Experience – Manage your Personal Collections – Week 36
For this week’s blog, Luke looks at a few best-of-breed collection management programs. Free and open source goodness as usual.
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Raspberry Pi 4: Chronicling the Desktop Experience – Terminal Emulators – Week 35
For this week’s blog, Luke examines terminal emulators on the Raspberry Pi 4.
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Raspberry Pi 4: Chronicling the Desktop Experience – Desktop Searching – Week 34
For this week’s Raspberry Pi 4 blog, Luke puts a desktop search tool under the microscope.
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