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Fix Date Time Missing In The Menu Bar in Ubuntu [Quick Tip]
One of the irritating bugs in Ubuntu is the missing date time from the top panel. Normally, there is a
Ozone OS: The Promising Linux Distribution from Numix and Nitrux Team That Never Saw the Light of the Day
You probably are aware of the Numix themes and icons set. Though it is not as actively developed these days,
Code Combat: Learn Java Script In Dungeons And Dragons Style
Learning can be fun and Code Combat tries to prove it. Code Combat is an online course that will teach
How To Mount iPhone Or iPad With iOS 7 In Ubuntu 13.10
I got an iPhone 5 with iOS 7 couple of months back. I tried to connect iPhone or iPad with
Here are the Evernote Alternative Note Taking Apps for Linux
Evernote is a great note taking app that can be used across Windows, macOS and all major smartphone OS.There
Pennsylvania High School Distributes 1,700 Ubuntu Laptops to Students
Penn Manor School in Pennsylvania, USA, has distributed 1,700 laptops to its student under 1:1 Laptop Program. All
How to Easily Switch Audio Sources in Ubuntu Linux
One minor annoyance I encounter with Ubuntu is when I have to switch the audio output source.
I know the
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How to Enable Desktop Notification for VLC in Ubuntu [Quick Tip]
I think it’s safe to say that VLC is one of the best media players for Linux or any
How to Fix Invisible Mouse Cursor Issue in Ubuntu GNOME
So, the other day was installing Gnome Shell in Ubuntu. The installation went smooth but I encountered one problem in
Pear OS Is History!
Start of 2014 sees the demise of another Linux distribution. This time its Mac lookalike Pear OS that bids good
16 Killer Tips To Speed Up Ubuntu Linux
Some practical tips to speed up Ubuntu Linux. The tips here are valid for most versions of Ubuntu and can also be applied to Linux Mint and other Ubuntu-based distributions.
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Fix E: Could not get lock /var/cache/apt/archives/lock [Quick Tip]
Problem:
The other day a reader asked me that she had troubles with this kind of error:
E: Could not
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[Review] Pear OS 8: It's All About Looks
Notice: Pear OS has been discontinued.
Apple’s Mac OS is known for its elegant looks. No surprise that some
How To Install Icon Themes In Linux Mint Cinnamon [Beginner Tip]
A quick tutorial for beginners to show how to install and change icon themes in Linux Mint.
How to Find Saved WiFi Password in Linux Mint Using GUI or Terminal
When you connect to a wireless network using WEP, WPA or WPA2-PSK, the password is saved in Linux Mint
How to Play DVD in Ubuntu 22.04, 20.04 and 18.04
Not able to play DVD on Ubuntu and Linux Mint? This small package enables DVD support on Ubuntu based Linux distributions.
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[Fun] Linux Spotted In Real Life!
So you think Linux exists in desktop and servers only? Think again! It might not be. In real life also,
Install Texas Holdem Poker Game In Ubuntu and Linux Mint
PokerTH is an Open Source Poker game for Linux, Mac and Windows. Texas Hold’ em Poker is probably the most
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[Year 2013 For Linux] 14 New Linux Distributions Born
Year 2013 is coming to an end. I’ll be covering a series of articles under the title of Year
10 Things To Do After Installing Linux Mint 16 Petra
Linux Mint 16 Petra has been released recently. Based on Ubuntu 13.10, Linux Mint comes with Cinnamon and Mate
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How to Dual Boot Linux Mint And Windows 10 or 11 [Beginner's Guide]
This guide shows you how to dual boot Linux Mint with Windows 10 and enjoy both Linux and Windows together in one system.
Fix Touchpad Tap to Click Not Working in Linux Mint
It's annoying to find that the tap on the touchpad doesn't result in a click. Thankfully, the fix is absolutely simple.
