The Linux Compendium
Your screen light is typically set to a blue shade for better viewing. However, at night time this blue light puts some extra strain on our eyes; so a better approach is to switch to a warmer light by activation of the Night Light feature. Another disadvantage of using the blue light at night is … Read more
While working with Linux, you might come across some utilities and apps that only work with file names that do not include any spaces. We do not always save files in this “no space” format and might have to look for a workaround that removes spaces in filenames altogether. This way your filenames will contain … Read more
Although Linux users these days get to perform various operations through programs having high-end GUIs, there are multiple reasons to use the Linux command line called the Terminal. Through Terminal, you can access many powerful native Linux commands as well as the empowering command-line features of many desktop applications. You can install software on Linux … Read more
So yesterday, me and some geek friends were sitting and discussing the power of the Linux Terminal application. It boiled down to what is the most geekiest or Terminal-savvy thing we have ever done with our command line. A friend mentioned that he has played videos “in” the Terminal. If he had said ‘through’ the … Read more
Working in a Linux command line gives you more flexibility and control as compared to GUI. Command-line has many uses and is extensively used in server administration. You can automate the task using the command line and also it utilizes fewer resources than GUI. Downloading a file using the command line is also easier and … Read more
Installing Conky on your Debian is pretty simple. The real deal, however, is to make the application more useful by customizing it according to your needs. This can be done through the graphical front-end, the Conky Manager, for managing Conky config files. It also provides options to start/stop, browse and edit Conky themes installed on … Read more
So, a few days back I shifted to Debian 10 from Ubuntu and unfortunately, Debian decided to not recognize my WiFi Dongle/USB WiFi Adapter. It took a lot of effort at trying to configure the device driver but it boiled down to the fact that my Debian lacked the appropriate driver for my TP-Link WiFi … Read more
Picture-in-Picture often abbreviated, as PiP is a handy way that allows you to watch videos in a floating window outside the browser window or on top of any other application. It allows you to work and interact with other applications while still being able to watch the video. The Picture-in-Picture mode works on all platforms … Read more
As a regular Ubuntu user, you might be well aware of the power of the command line. In this article, we will explore how you can use Gmail from within your Terminal in order to send emails, by configuring the msmtp client. Well, gmail has a pretty useful and catchy interface, so why do we … Read more
When installing an Ubuntu server or desktop, it is important to know how to configure and view network settings. It’s also useful for troubleshooting problems with your Internet connection. Basic network configuration includes setting the IP address, the subnet mask for internal communication, and a gateway for connecting to external networks. In this article, I’ll … Read more