How-To Geek - Linux

Wine 9.0 Significantly Improves Windows Apps and Games on Linux

Corbin Davenport — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:29:58 GMT

Wine is the compatibility layer for running Windows applications and games on non-Windows platforms, including Linux, Mac, and Android. Wine 9.0 has now been released after a year of development, improving compatibility and adding some great new features.

How to Format a Disk on Ubuntu (in 2 Ways)

Zunaid Ali — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:00:13 GMT

Need to format a disk on Ubuntu but not sure how to proceed? Disk formatting can seem difficult, especially because it's about your hard disk and not just software. Here are two easy methods, either of which will format your disk quickly and safely.

How to Customize Folder Icons on Ubuntu

Haroon Javed — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:00:13 GMT

Want to personalize folder icons on Ubuntu? Try changing the icons or color of your folders. It helps you organize your files better, makes your folders more recognizable, and adds some flair to your Linux desktop.

The Best Linux Distros for Gaming

Bemfica de Oliva — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 12:00:13 GMT

Long gone are the days when Windows was the only option for PC gamers. With options like Wine and Proton, or even running native titles, Linux users can join the fun. But which distro is the best for gaming?

7 Ways to Append Text to a File on Linux

Zunaid Ali — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:00:19 GMT

There are times when you have a text file with existing content, and you need to append some more text to it. Luckily, there are several Linux commands you can use to do this. Some of these commands are even powerful enough to insert text anywhere in your file.

Photo Privacy on Linux: How to Strip Metadata With exiftool

Jordan Erickson — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:15:22 GMT

Did you know that pictures you snap with your smartphone may include sensitive information? Posting them as-is on social media or elsewhere can be risky to your privacy unless you take steps to remove extra data from them. In this article you'll learn how to do just that on Linux with exiftool.

5 Linux Distributions to Breathe New Life Into Old Hardware

Dave McKay — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:15:22 GMT

Let old hardware continue to be useful and usable by installing a lightweight Linux distribution on it. We tried a lot of them and whittled them down to our five recommended distributions.

How to Create, Extract, and List RAR Files on Linux

Zunaid Ali — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:00:22 GMT

Did you end up with a RAR file that needs extracting, or is a colleague asking for files archived in a RAR format? Though RAR files are rare on Linux, you can do most of the operations such as creating, extracting, and splitting RARs on Linux from your terminal.

Installing Icecast on Linux for Your Own Streaming Radio

Jordan Erickson — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 14:01:22 GMT

Ever wanted to start your own radio station that you and your friends can enjoy? You can, with Icecast. In this article we'll create a simple online streaming radio.

How to Install LibreOffice on Ubuntu

Haroon Javed — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 16:15:22 GMT

Whether you're an experienced Ubuntu user or a beginner, LibreOffice is an excellent office suite that can significantly enhance your productivity. It provides various useful tools for word processing, presentations, and spreadsheets. This article covers LibreOffice installation on Ubuntu using different methods.