Linux users are a discerning bunch. Part of the reason they choose this operating system is because they like things just so. Open source software allows them to tweak things to achieve that. It follows that they might be the same way in other areas of their lives, which means they’re probably difficult to buy […]
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Happy using the bash shell in Linux? Or would you prefer to try out an alternative? There’s tsch, fish, KornShell, and Z Shell to choose from. But which of these Linux shells is best? What Is a Shell? Usually, when you write an application, it’s done in a high-level language that humans can understand. Examples […]
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I’ve long dual-booted my computer with Windows 10 and Ubuntu 16.04, but a recent issue with a Windows driver left me high and dry. With only one operating system to choose from, I suddenly had to use Linux exclusively. Incredibly, it took just a few minutes to get up and running. Now I’m using Ubuntu […]
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Linux has long been synonymous with bootable flash drives, whether it’s to fix some sort of problem with your primary OS, or for trialling and installing distros like Elementary or Ubuntu. There are a few ways to get a create live USB sticks that will boot on your Mac. You can go the freeware route for an easy option, or […]
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There are a multitude of Linux operating systems to choose from. Spin-offs, clones and distributions (another word for “operating systems”) based on other distributions. One example is Linux Mint, which is based on Ubuntu, which in turn is based on Debian. But not all distros are based on other versions of Linux. One example is […]
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Do you use both a Mac and a Windows PC? Getting tired of switching between the two? Well, now you don’t have to, at least for small tasks. Maybe you need to use Windows for something but you want access to your text messages, contacts, and notes on your Mac at the same time. You […]
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