Gaming on Linux has come a long way from the days when it was considered a distant possibility. Today, thanks to advancements in software compatibility and community support, gaming on Linux is not just viable but also enjoyable. This guide will walk you through setting up your Linux system for gaming, highlighting essential tools like […]
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In this comprehensive guide to harnessing the power of the MPV video player, we will delve into key aspects such as keybindings, configuration settings, creating profiles, and managing playlists. Here, I will talk about how to tailor your MPV experience through custom keybindings, fine-tune configurations for optimal performance, create personalized profiles to suit various media types, and seamlessly manage playlists for a fluid viewing experience.
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Ncdu, short for NCurses Disk Usage, is a game-changer for Linux users looking to manage disk space efficiently. With its Terminal User Interface (TUI), it offers a user-friendly alternative to the traditional `du` command. Ncdu provides intuitive navigation, sorting options, and even the ability to delete files and directories, all while displaying critical information about your disk usage. This powerful tool simplifies the process of exploring and optimizing your storage, making it a must-have for anyone seeking effective disk space management on Linux.
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Do you find your modifier keys, such as Shift, Control, Windows, and Alt, often going to waste when pressed individually? Meet Xcape, the innovative utility that changes the game. With Xcape, you can assign alternative functions to these keys when pressed and released on their own. This guide will walk you through the installation and configuration process, revealing how to make your modifier keys work smarter and enhance your keyboard experience. Say goodbye to underutilized keys and hello to increased productivity with Xcape.
In this article, we’ll explore four methods to adjust screen brightness on a Linux laptop. Manufacturers often prioritize Windows support, so standard function keys may not work out of the box. The methods include direct backlight-file editing, using xbacklight, employing the ACPI daemon, and utilizing xrandr. Discover which one suits your Linux laptop best.
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The guide covers installation, configuration, closing notifications with shortcuts, urgency levels, adding icons, timeouts, replacing older notifications, taking actions, and sending notifications from automation tools.
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In this article, I will talk about how to configure dunst in Linux – colors, paddings, frame, timeout, progressbar, separator, font, markup (bold, underline, etc.), text alignment, icon alignment, icons, mouse settings, etc. There will be lots of examples and images to illustrate my point. I will use simple language and hope in the end you will have a pretty-looking notifications in your computer.
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Here, in this article, I will talk about how to mount disks and create fstab entries in Linux. We will explore step-by-step instructions to mount a disk using its UUID, create a mount point, and then add a corresponding entry in the /etc/fstab file for automounting. Additionally, we will delve into the concepts of relatime,
How to Mount Disks and Create Fstab Entries in Linux Read More »
Here, I will give you basic introduction of Virtual Hard Disk (VHD), how to create it, mount/unmount it and how I use it personally.
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In this article, I will tell you how to mount and unmount a drive in Linux using mount/umount, gio, and udisksctl commands in Linux.
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This article is about how to configure and use newsboat. It describes various colorschemes and keybindings among other things.
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This article will help you how to install/uninstall and manage Xampp in Linux. It talks about backup, configuration files, security, xampp commands, etc.
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xmodmap is a tool used to remap any key on your keyboard specially Control, Escape, and, Capslock. It is also useful for laptops.
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This article will help you how to set the battery charging threshold in Linux along with its benefit and explanations.
This article is all about swap memory – swap partition and swap file, what are they, and how to activate and deactivate them.
What Is Swap Memory in Linux and How to Manage It? Read More »
This article explains the effect of relatime, atime, noatime, strictatime, lazytime, and nodiratime on the access time with examples.
relatime, atime, noatime, strictatime, lazytime Read More »
This article will help you install Arch Linux and GUI supports on BIOS and UEFI. It will also cover Dual Boot with Windows.
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A comprehensive guide to dmenu – installation, available features, patches, modern day useful examples, and dmenu replacing many packages.
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Cron is a job scheduler utility in Linux/Unix. As the name implies, it is used to execute commands (called cronjobs) periodically. I can use it, for example, to backup, and update my computer once a week or reboot my servers once a month.
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Configuration of URxvt: Color Schemes, Fonts, Transparency, Extensions, Navigation like Vi, URL handling, Tabbed Support, Scrollbar
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