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Thonny is an Ideal IDE for Teaching Python Programming in Schools
A simple, Eclipse-like IDE for Python programmers. The features are more suited for teaching Python to students in schools.

Don't Be Afraid of Linux Terminal. Embrace it.
Afraid to use the Linux terminal? Well, you have plenty of reasons that should encourage you to try it out.

Rufus for Linux? Here are the Best Live USB Creating Tools
Looking for some of the best Live USB creator tools? We've got a few Rufus alternatives available for Linux and other platforms.

Amberol is a Stunning Looking Music Player for Linux That Just Plays Music and Nothing Else
Though the world of music is dominated by streaming services, it has not discouraged developers from creating music players for

KDE Plasma vs. Xfce: Comparing Lean and Mean Desktop Environments for Linux Users
KDE and XFCE are two impressive desktop environments known for their resource efficiency and performance. What would you pick?

11 Themes to Make Xfce Look Modern and Beautiful
Xfce desktop looks outdated? No worries. Here are some of the best themes to make your Xfce desktop look beautiful.

Portmaster: A GlassWire Alternative for Linux to Monitor & Secure Network Connections
Portmaster is a fantastic open-source network firewall app with many abilities to enhance your privacy.

Package is "set to manually installed"? What does it Mean?
Noticed a "package set to manually installed" message in Ubuntu? Here's what it means and why you see it for some packages only.

pdfgrep: Use Grep Like Search on PDF Files in Linux Command Line
Even if you use the Linux command line moderately, you must have come across the grep command.
Grep is used

'Speek!' : An Open-Source Chat App That Uses Tor
Brief: An interesting open-source private messenger that utilizes Tor to keep your communications secure and private.
Speek is an internet

How to Install Grub Customizer on Ubuntu
The Grub Customizer is a handy GUI tool that lets you configure various aspects of the Grub bootloader. Learn to install it on Ubuntu using a PPA.

Ubuntu vs Manjaro: Comparing the Different Linux Experiences
Both Ubuntu and Manjaro are popular Linux choices. But what's the difference, and which one should you use? This article will help you make a decision.

For the Love of Ubuntu: Here are the Mascots of All Ubuntu Releases
This is a collection of the mascots of all the Ubuntu releases so far.
You may have noticed that every

Install Specific Package Version With Apt Command in Ubuntu
Want to install a specific version of a package in Ubuntu? Here's how to do that with the apt command and troubleshoot the possible issues.

'Extension Manager' App Helps You Install and Manage GNOME Shell Extensions
Extension Manager is an exciting unofficial alternative to GNOMEβs official Extensions app to help you manage GNOME shell extensions. Letβs take a closer look.

Hidden Features! 25 Fun Things You Can Do With DuckDuckGo Search Engine
DuckDuckGo has some cool features most users are not aware of. If you are an ardent DDG fan, you may enjoy enhancing your search experience with these tricks.

Share Files Between Guest and Host OS in GNOME Boxes
Using GNOME Boxes tool for virtual machines but cannot figure out how to share files between the host OS and the OS in VM? This tutorial will help you with that.

17 Things to Do After Installing Fedora 41
Installed Fedora 40 on your system? Here are some tips for you to follow to enhance your desktop experience.

Can't Run AppImage on Ubuntu? Here's How to Fix it
AppImage applications not running in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS even with the correct file permissions? You need to install the missing library and try again. Here's how.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux vs Ubuntu: What's the Difference?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Ubuntu are two of the most popular Linux distributions in the open-source world.
Of

Notepad Next is a Reimplementation of Notepad++ for Linux Users
Notepad Next is an interesting replacement for Notepad++ users on Linux, along with its cross-platform support. Letβs take a closer look.

Hands On With GNOME's New Terminal for Linux Users
A few days ago, I shared my experience with the new GNOME Text Editor which is a replacement for the

How to Install h.264 decoder on Ubuntu Linux
Learn what you can do about the missing h.264 decoder on Ubuntu-based Linux distributions.