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PyCharm - Python IDE Full Review
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PyCharm - Python IDE Full Review

Pycharm is a Python Integrated Development Environment for Professional Developers and also anyone who can code in python or even learning how to code in python. There are two versions, a paid professional version or a community edition which is free for use. Though not all features in the professional version are included in the community edition. Alright, let’s dig into it. Install Pycharm on Linux There are two methods of installing Pycharm: 1. Using the software center 2

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LibreOffice 6 Review
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LibreOffice 6 Review

LibreOffice is an office productivity suite that is similar to Microsoft Office Suite. It has a word processor program called Writer, spreadsheet known as Calc, and presentation as Impress. Other than these programs it also has a Draw, Base, and a Math program. LibreOffice can be installed on almost all platforms: Windows, OS X, Linux and certain UNIX OS.   LibreOffice 6 LibreOffice 6 is the newest version released in 2018 with many new features and refinement. I’ll be covering the

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LinuxAndUbuntu Distro Review Of PCLinuxOS
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LinuxAndUbuntu Distro Review Of PCLinuxOS

I have reviewed a very good Linux distribution that I first used full-time as opposed to just playing around with it 8 years ago. You could say that I was suckled on it so to speak. What attracted me to PCLinuxOS distribution was mainly how simple to use it was. They released a new ISO to download in November so I decided to give this release a go. Quick Overview PCLinuxOS PCLinuxOS is a rolling-release distribution, meaning, theoretically, you can continue to update your system wi

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antiX A Fast And Lightweight Linux Distribution
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antiX A Fast And Lightweight Linux Distribution

antiX is a fast and lightweight Linux distribution. It is based on Debian stable. antiX is a very different distro, it isn’t like Debian or Ubuntu. It doesn’t use systemd. Actually, most Linux distros are using systemd to manage the system processes, but antiX doesn’t like systemd. I don’t have any problem with systemd, but time after analyzing systemd, I realized that it is not the best way to replace SysVinit, because it doesn’t follow the UNIX philosophy. I think that systemd is very compl

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Top 5 Linux Partition Managers
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Top 5 Linux Partition Managers

There are many programs out there that help users manage partitions on their drives. Some, like fdisk, are command-line tools. Others have a GUI (graphical user interface), like GParted. I shall demonstrate, today, five very good Linux partition managers, both graphical and text-only.   WORD OF WARNING: Managing partitions is a high-risk activity that may result in the loss of data if you are not careful. Be sure to make backups of everything you don’t wish to lose if the worst should ha

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Best Linux Screenshot And Screencasting Tools
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Best Linux Screenshot And Screencasting Tools

There comes a time you want to capture an error on your screen and send it to the developers or want help from Stack Overflow, you need the right tools to take that screenshot and save it or send it. There are tools in the form of programs and others as shell extensions for GNOME. Not to worry, here are the best Linux Screenshot taking tools that you can use to take those screenshots or make a screencast. Best Linux Screenshot Or Screencasting Tools 1. Shutter Shutter is one

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Linux Vs. Unix
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Linux Vs. Unix

In computer time, a substantial part of the population has a misconception that the Unix and Linux operating systems are one and the same. However, the opposite is true. Let’s look at it from a closer look.   What is Unix? In IT, we come across Unix as an operating system (under the trademark), which was created by AT & T in 1969 in New Jersey, USA. Most operating systems are inspired by Unix, but Unix has also been inspired by the Multics system, which has not been completed.

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LinuxAndUbuntu Review Of TrueOS A Unix Based OS
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LinuxAndUbuntu Review Of TrueOS A Unix Based OS

Trust me, the name TrueOS takes me back to the 1990s when Tru64 UNIX operating system made its presence. TrueOS is PC-BSD’s new unified brand built upon the FreeBSD-CURRENT code base. Note that TrueOS is not a Linux distro but is BSD Unix.   FreeBSD is known for its cutting-edge features, security, scalability, and ability to work both as a server and desktop operating system.  TrueOS aims at having user-friendliness with the power of FreeBSD OS. Let us start by going into details of dif

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Best Open Source Web Browsers
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Best Open Source Web Browsers

The browser market has always been hot with some really great offerings. Even though the Google-owned ‘Chrome’ holds the biggest share in the browser market, some of us might find it a little unsafe since it is not open-source. Nevertheless, here we compile a list of the best open source web browsers for you. Best Open Source Web Browsers Firefox Firefox is the best alternative to Google’s Chome. Firefox is a completely free and open source browser from the Mozilla founda

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10 Reasons Why Linux Is Better Than Windows
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10 Reasons Why Linux Is Better Than Windows

It is often seen that people get confused over choosing Windows or Linux as a host operating system in both server and desktop spaces. People will focus on aspects of cost, the functionality provided, hardware compatibility, support, reliability, security, pre-built software, cloud-readiness, etc. before they finalize. In this regard, this article covers ten reasons for using Linux over Windows.   10 Reasons Why Linux Is Better Than Windows 1. Total cost of ownership The

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Best Linux Music Players In 2023
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Best Linux Music Players In 2023

For all the music lovers, what better way to enjoy music and relax than to stream your music online. Below are some of the best Linux music players in 2023 you can use to stream music online and how you can get them running on your machine. It will be worth your while. * Best Linux Music Players * Spotify * Amarok * Audacious * Rhythmbox * VLC Media Player * Harmony * Mellow Player * Conclusion Best Linux Music Players Spotify Spotify i

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LinuxAndUbuntu Review Of Peppermint Linux
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LinuxAndUbuntu Review Of Peppermint Linux

If somebody is looking for a Linux distro that is lightweight, stable, and just works out of the box, then no doubt – Peppermint OS emerges as a better choice.  Peppermint OS is a minimalistic masterpiece with the smallest footprint and frugal use of resources is ideal for machines with older hardware.  Since its first release in 2010, each version of Peppermint seems to be a little better than the one before. The latest Peppermint release Peppermint OS 8 Respin was released on 8th Dec 2

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