Installing apps on Linux? 4 ways it's different than any other OS - and mistakes to avoid If I want my system to run smoothly and securely, I have to take a different route on Linux.

So you've just installed Ubuntu? Learn how easy it is to load up your favorite software, and the advantages you can expect compared to Windows.

Linux lets you customize and share There are basically two different types of software: Proprietary and open source. With proprietary software, the code used to create the application (or ...

It’s really solid and offers a lot of different software, but lacks the breadth of Linux Mint. I also don’t like that you almost have no choice but to use it, with even downloaded install ...

Installing a VPN on Linux using your VPN provider's app is the easiest method If your VPN provider offers a Linux app, that's the best way to run a virtual private network on your PC.

You should at the very least try configuring a virtual machine (VM) on Windows or macOS with a Linux distro, if you consider yourself a software enthusiast or wish to get into development. There ...

Looking for the last, best system monitor you could ever imagine for the Linux desktop? Jack Wallen is certain he's found that tool in System Monitoring Center.