Nick Congleton
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How to Watch Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime on Linux
Streaming services are more popular than ever, but many don't support Linux. Take these steps, and you'll be watching streamed content on Linux in no time! → Read More
How to Test Your VPN Connection for Privacy Leaks
Your VPN might not be protecting you! Find out how to use free tools online to test your VPN connection to see if private information is being leaked. → Read More
5 Great MATE Themes for Linux
MATE is a powerful traditional Linux desktop environment built with GTK. These 5 excellent MATE themes will help take your MATE destop to the next level. → Read More
7 of the Best KDE Plasma Themes for Linux
KDE Plasma truly is a beautifully designed Linux desktop. With so many themes to choose from, these are some of the best KDE Plasma themes around. → Read More
How to Mount an ISO File in Linux
ISO files are common when shipping software installers and storing data. Mounting an ISO file on Linux is simple, whether you use your desktop or the CLI. → Read More
How to Flush the DNS Cache on Linux
Flushing your DNS cache can help to clear things out and possibly speed up domain name resolution. Learn several ways to clean out your DNS cache on Linux. → Read More
How to Install and Play World of Warcraft on Ubuntu
World of Warcraft is still easily the most popular MMORPG. Learn how to install and play World of Warcraft on Ubuntu with Lutris and Wine. → Read More
5 of the Most Useful Graphical Git Clients for Linux
Using git via the terminal is the primitive way. Below are several graphical Git clients that you can use to make your git usage an easier and better one. → Read More
How to Easily Install Windows Games on Linux with Winepak
Installing Windows games on Linux has always been a tricky endeavor. Winepak is a new way of using popular Flatpak packages to change all that. → Read More
The Complete Guide to PlayStation Emulation on Ubuntu
One of the best Playstation emulators for Ubuntu is PCSXR. Learn how you can play Playstation 1 games on Ubuntu with PCSXR. → Read More
How to Monitor Laptop Battery Usage in Linux
Monitoring your laptop's battery is important. It can halt your work quickly. Explore these ways to monitor battery usage and manage the battery in Linux. → Read More
7 of the Best Linux Distros in 2018
Linux distros are continuing to improve apace. While there isn't truly a one-size-fits-all solution, we've picked out the best Linux distros of 2018. → Read More
4 Easy Ways to Get Out of a Ubuntu Crash
Crashes happen on all computer systems. On Ubuntu there are several ways to escape crashes and recover from them when they occur. Find out how to save your Ubuntu computer when the unexpected strikes. → Read More
What Is a PPA in Ubuntu, and How Do You Use It?
PPAs are convenient software repositories that make the lives of Ubuntu users much easier. They allow you to easily expand the software available on Ubuntu. Learn how they work. → Read More
What Is Nohup and How Do You Use It?
Nohup is a great tool that lets you run a process in the background of a Linux system without being interrupted. It keeps the process running, even after you log out, making it perfect for long scripts. → Read More
Why You Should Use TimeShift in Linux Mint to Back Up Your Computer
Timeshift essentially brings the restore point feature from Windows to Linux. While it sounds like a bad idea to bring Windows features to Linux, this one might actually be useful. Timeshift is excellent for creating and scheduling regular backups of your Linux desktop system. Learn how to use Timeshift on Linux Mint. → Read More
How to Install Skype in Ubuntu
Skype and Linux don't have the best history, but installing Skype on Ubuntu has never been easier. Learn how to get the most popular VOIP client running on your Ubuntu Linux PC. → Read More
How to Overclock Your AMD GPU with AMDGPU on Linux
Overclocking your graphic cards in Linux and getting the most out of them is more difficult than Windows. For AMD card owners, the utilities that you need to overclock your card are included in the drivers you already have installed. Here's how you can easily overclock the AMD GPU to get the best performance possible. → Read More
Anarchy Linux: Arch Linux Made Easy
Anarchy Linux is a newcomer to the Linux world. Is it worth using, and where does it fit into the ecosystem of distributions? Anarchy is a very interesting case. Find out more in this article. → Read More
Intel Pentium Gold and Silver Explained
Intel recently announced its Pentium Silver and Gold CPUs, but what exactly are they? Learn the differences between these two processors and where they fit in the current ecosystem. → Read More