Abhishek Prakash

About Abhishek Prakash

I am a professional software developer, and founder of It's FOSS. I am an avid Linux lover and open source enthusiast. I use Ubuntu and believe in sharing knowledge. Apart from Linux, I love classic detective mysteries. I'm a huge fan of Agatha Christie's work.

How to Upgrade to Ubuntu 20.04 Beta from 18.04 & 19.10

Last updated April 2, 2020 By Abhishek Prakash 11 Comments

Can’t wait for the stable release of Ubuntu 20.04? Here are the steps to upgrade to Ubuntu 20.04 beta version from Ubuntu 19.10 and 18.04.

How to Find Which Graphics Card do You Have in Linux?

Last updated March 31, 2020 By Abhishek Prakash 6 Comments

Here are some Linux command with examples to show you different ways to get graphics card information in Ubuntu and other Linux distributions.

The Keyring Concept in Ubuntu: What is It and How to Use it?

Last updated March 28, 2020 By Abhishek Prakash 22 Comments

Repeatedly seeing “Enter password to unlock your login keyring” popup message in Ubuntu? It’s not an error but a security feature. Learn more about it.

Turn Your Regular TV into a Smart TV With KDE Plasma Bigscreen

Last updated March 26, 2020 By Abhishek Prakash 12 Comments

KDE’s upcoming Plasma Bigscreen project lets you use open source technologies to turn your regular TV into a smart one.

Nextcloud: The Swiss Army Knife of Remote Working Tools

Last updated March 24, 2020 By Abhishek Prakash 11 Comments

Nextcloud has all the features that you need to work remotely and collaborating effectively with your team. No need to use multiple software and services.

Linux Mint’s Debian Variant LMDE 4 Released With New Features and Improvements

Last updated March 21, 2020 By Abhishek Prakash 11 Comments

Linux Mint’s Debian variant LMDE 4 has been released with Debian 10 Buster as the base. Check out what’s new feature this new release brings.

OBS Studio 25.0 is Here With Vulkan-based Games Capture Feature and More

Last updated March 19, 2020 By Abhishek Prakash 1 Comment

Open source screen recording and streaming software OBS Studio 25.0 has just been released and it brings the ability to capture Vulkan-based games with game capture among other new features.

With npm Acquisition, Microsoft is Set to Own the Largest Software Registry in the World

Last updated March 17, 2020 By Abhishek Prakash 25 Comments

Microsoft’s subsidiary GitHub has announced the acquisition of npm. With this acquisition, Microsoft will own the word’s largest software registry.

Create Stunning Pixel Art With Free and Open Source Editor Pixelorama

Last updated March 16, 2020 By Abhishek Prakash 2 Comments

Pixelorama is a cross-platform, free and open source 2D sprite editor. It provides all the necessary tools to create pixel art in a neat user interface. Learn more about it.

Amazon Has Launched Its Own Linux Distribution But It’s Not for Everyone

Last updated March 11, 2020 By Abhishek Prakash 5 Comments

Amazon has launched its own Linux-based open source operating system, Bottlerocket. But this is a container specific distribution for cloud servers.