Linux Tutorials on the topic “desktop”
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An Introduction to GNOME Boxes (virtualization) on Linux
Author: Bill Toulas •
Tags: desktop, linux, virtualization •
Comments: 2 GNOME Boxes is a system virtualization application that is a core part of the GNOME desktop environment. Based on the QEMU machine emulator, it offers a simplified and user-friendly approach to the whole OS virtualization idea. This post is just an introduction to its capabilities and a statement that it finally works in other distributions besides Fedora.
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How to extend the functionality of your Linux desktop with PlexyDesk
Author: Ansh •
Tags: desktop, linux, ubuntu •
Comments: 3 It's always good to look for new ways to increase your productivity, be it your personal or professional life. After all, productivity plays a key role in defining how successful you really are. If your work involves computers, you'll probably be aware that there are several tools, scripts, tips, and tricks that people use to be more productive.
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Skype Workarounds on Linux
Author: Bill Toulas •
Tags: arch linux, centos, debian, desktop, linux, suse, ubuntu •
Comments: 5 Skype on Linux is a much debated topic that unfortunately remains largely unchanged. Skype is something that most people just have to use, but the client’s official support for Linux is pathetic to say the least. However, there are some workarounds that can work for Linux users depending on the particular system used and the specific needs.
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Distraction-free writing on Linux using FocusWriter
Author: Ansh •
Tags: desktop, linux, ubuntu •
Comments: 5 Regardless of the profession you are in, there are broadly two things that define how productive you are: your knowledge of the subject, and how effectively you carry out your tasks. If your work involves computers and you are into writing, it's worth knowing that there exist several applications that offer distraction-free writing environment. In this article, we will discuss one such application - dubbed FocusWriter - that's available not only for Linux, but for Windows and Mac OS as well.
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An Introduction to Vivaldi Browser on Linux
Author: Bill Toulas •
Tags: desktop, linux •
Comments: 8 Vivaldi is a new browser that was initially released only about seven months ago and has gained very high popularity since then. The software is of freeware type with many open-source components, and it was created by former Opera employees who wanted to express their opposition to the direction that Opera browser was heading to.
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How to create multiple profiles for Unity launcher in Ubuntu using launcher-list-indicator
Author: Ansh •
Tags: desktop, linux, ubuntu •
Comments: 1 If you are on Ubuntu Linux and use the Unity desktop (which is the default desktop environment for the Linux distribution for quite some time now), you'd agree that launching an application through Unity's launcher bar is only convenient as long as the app icon is there right in front of your eyes. However sadly, that's not usually the case when you use your Ubuntu box for more than one purposes, as most of the times, because of the sheer number of apps, icon corresponding the one you want to launch is buried somewhere at the bottom of the launcher.
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How to Install ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors on RHEL/CentOS/Fedora
Author: Daria •
Tags: centos, desktop, fedora •
Comments: 0 This tutorial describes how to install ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors on Rad Hat-based Linux distributions. ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors allows users to edit text documents, spreadsheets and presentations offline by providing access to the cloud-based ONLYOFFICE portals for an efficient remote team collaboration.
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How to donate CPU/GPU resources to science with Boinc
Author: Bill Toulas •
Tags: desktop, linux •
Comments: 2 Altruism is one thing that I'd like to believe characterizes all Linux users out there. This trait can be manifested in a lot of different ways, but when we're talking about computers, the most characteristic and practical way is donating computational resources for a good cause. Here's is a quick guide on how to do exactly that.
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How to send sound through Bluetooth on Linux
Author: Bill Toulas •
Tags: desktop, linux •
Comments: 3 Bluetooth headsets and speakers are now more popular than ever before, but getting them to work under Linux isn't always very clear. With all that is going on in the Linux sound systems world, it is easy to get lost and even give up. Most of the time, the problem with these devices is that your system can see them, but for some reason it can't establish a connection. Here is a quick and simple guide on how to get through this problem. I have tested the following on Arch, but it should work on every other distribution as well.
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Configuring a single Ubuntu installation as a dual-boot option and a VirtualBox appliance under Windows 10
Author: Neil Golden •
Tags: desktop, linux, ubuntu, virtualbox, virtualization •
Comments: 14 I often need to use Windows 10 and Ubuntu on the same machine within a single login session, so I run Ubuntu as a virtual machine in Oracle VirtualBox. But I also like to be able to boot my computer natively into Ubuntu, so a dual-boot configuration is optimal. To get the best of both worlds, I install Ubuntu in a dual-boot configuration alongside Windows, and configure VirtualBox to access the Ubuntu disk partitions as a raw disk image. This allows me to boot directly into Ubuntu, or boot the same Ubuntu installation from within Windows using VirtualBox.
