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7 Risks of Dual Booting Windows and Linux Operating Systems

July 11, 2020July 11, 2020Malika Karoum DubaiLeave a Comment

Considering installing a second operating system, and want to be aware of the risks? Having Windows and Linux installed on your PC gives you the best of both worlds. But it isn’t always smooth sailing. Dual booting can lead to problems, some of which are difficult to foresee. Is dual booting safe? Does it affect […]

The 6 Best Android Apps to Remote Control Your Linux PC

July 3, 2020July 3, 2020Malika Karoum DubaiLeave a Comment

Linux and Android should work well together; after all, they’re pretty much cousins. You’ve probably heard of apps that let you remotely control an Android device from your desktop. There are also apps that make it possible to control a Windows PC from Android. Linux users need not feel left out. It’s just as easy […]

What Is a Linux Display Manager? How to Choose and Set One

June 30, 2020June 30, 2020Malika Karoum DubaiLeave a Comment

You’re probably happy with your Linux operating system, but from time to time its good to refresh things. One way to do this is to replace some of the default applications and components. Think the default file manager, the text editor, or even the desktop environment or kernel. One switchable component that is often overlooked […]

Debian vs. Ubuntu vs. Linux Mint: Which Distribution Should You Use?

June 30, 2020June 30, 2020Malika Karoum DubaiLeave a Comment

If you’ve heard of Ubuntu, the most popular version of Linux for desktop PCs, there’s a good chance you’ve also heard of Debian and Linux Mint. With so many Linux distributions to choose from, a newcomer can understandably have a hard time telling them all apart. In this case, these three options have a great […]

What Is SteamOS? How to Start Gaming on Linux

June 29, 2020June 29, 2020Malika Karoum DubaiLeave a Comment

Since 2013 the Steam gaming platform’s developer Valve has maintained its own Linux-based operating system: SteamOS. Originally intended for a range of now-abandoned “Steam Machine”-branded hardware, this Linux gaming OS can be installed on any computer. But is SteamOS any good for Linux gaming? Can you rely solely on SteamOS for gaming, or should you […]

What’s the Difference Between Linux Distributions If They’re All Linux?

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020Malika Karoum DubaiLeave a Comment

When you’re looking for a new Linux distro to install, you notice two things: the name, and the desktop environment. A quick browse shows obvious differences between Ubuntu, Fedora, Linux Mint, Debian, openSUSE, and many other variants of Linux. But why are there so many Linux distributions and what is the difference between them? The […]