Do more in the Linux Terminal with Tilix
If you use the terminal in Linux, Tilix is a must install app for improving productivity.
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How do I make audio work on a Chromebook running Linux?
My Chromebook is one of those models where sound is not supported under Linux and even after getting it to work on and off I’ve realised that the best option...
How do I dual boot a chromebook on the internal drive?
Formatting your Chromebook’s internal drive to run both ChromeOS and Linux requires a large enough internal drive and can be done even if you’re not a Linux ...
How can I organise, view, edit and share my photos or images in Linux?
One app that has consistently impressed me is gThumb, it’s a good balance of features and being easy to use. I made this movie desktop wallpaper using only g...
Linux and Free software, a brief history
The journey to the creation of Linux Distros is a shining example of daring to challenge existing ideas about software and through new ideas and new philosop...
How do I install Linux Mint on a Chromebook with a separate home drive?
In this post I’ll install Linux Mint on my Chromebook and give you a quick look at the distro. My Chromebook only has a 16GB hard drive so I’ll use an SD car...
How do I create a bootable Live Linux drive?
In this post I’ll show you how to create a Linux USB drive or DVD disc so that you can boot your computer, laptop or Chromebook into Linux.
Which lightweight Linux distro should I install on my Chromebook?
Let’s look at how 5 lightweight Linux distros fair on a Chromebook. I’ll compare basic usage as well as gaming and ease of use.
How do I wipe Linux and restore my Chromebook to Chrome OS
Maybe you tried Linux on your Chromebook and didn’t like it or it just didn’t work as you wanted it to, well, going back to Chrome OS is pretty simple to do.
RW_LEGACY or BOOT_STUB – which one to choose?
John’s custom SeaBIOS is able to modify a Chromebook’s BIOS so that it can boot from a USB drive in order to install Linux. Some of you may be wondering, wha...
How do I dual boot Chrome OS and Linux using a USB drive?
In my original guide many of you have asked how to dual boot Chrome OS and Linux on your Chromebooks. I’ve come up with this how to along with the video guid...
Automate Chromebook fixes for Linux
In this post you can use my script to run any fixes and tweaks needed to get your Chromebook working under Linux. To make this script better please feel free...
How do I build a PC step by step?
The first time you build a PC from scratch is an exciting learning experience. I’ve tried to make these instructions as detailed as possible and hope that yo...
Video Editing and Gaming Skylake build for under $1000
I built this computer in February 2016 for myself. I needed a video editing PC that would last and so I decided to choose the new Intel 6th generation proces...
What should I look for in a computer case?
For some the computer case is an afterthought it’s just the casing right? For others it needs just as much consideration as all the other components on the l...
How do I buy a PSU that’s right for my PC?
Many custom builders are really not sure what to look in a Power Supply Unit or PSU and end up just buying one without too much thought.
I do I know which drive(s) to buy for my custom build PC
In the old days deciding which hard drive to choose was as simple as looking at the capacity of the drive. Nowadays there are several choices to make like in...
How do I pick a Graphics Card?
The graphics card has evolved from just rendering graphics on screen to also having a powerful on-board processor. That’s why you’ll commonly see a graphics ...
How do I find the right memory (RAM) for my computer
By now you will hopefully have chosen a processor and motherboard for your custom build PC, it’s now time to decide which memory modules to buy.
Which motherboard is best for me?
Motherboards support so many features and new technologies that picking one can start to become a bit overwhelming. If you’ve read some of my other posts you...
How do I choose an Intel processor?
Picking a processor for your new PC is a difficult but important decision. Intel processors currently have an edge over AMD processors and so I will be focus...
Plan your Custom Build in 5 Stages
Welcome back! I assume you’ve read the first post in this series - why build your own PC. Hopefully you’re back because you want to learn more or have decide...
Why bother with a Custom Build Computer?
Before you start choosing parts and building your custom computer you should consider whether it’s the right choice for you, after all, why not just buy a pr...
Time to build a video editing and gaming PC
Recently after several frustrating hours of trying to edit videos to upload to YouTube I came to the realization that my computer just wasn’t up to the job.
How do I install Elementary OS on the Toshiba Chromebook 2 (Bay Trail)?
Elementary OS is a pretty cool Linux operating system and when paired with the Toshiba Chromebook 2, you could say you have an alternative to a Macbook.
“Oh you’ve got a MacBook as well have you?”
Striding confidently towards my desk with a satisfied look on his face, this is what my work colleague assumed. The expression on his face was one of welcome...
How do I get sound working in older versions of Ubuntu
Upgrading the firmware should fix the sound issues in Ubuntu 14.04.
How do I remap keyboard keys for Ubuntu
In this post, learn how to change the default behavior of keys on the keyboard in Ubuntu, especially useful for multimedia keys.
Please Ubuntu help me remap my keys…
I recently bought a Chromebook and found that after installing Ubuntu on it, the top row keys (apart from ESC and the power button) were mapped to the normal...
Install Ubuntu on the Toshiba Chromebook 2 in 5 Steps
For users who want more than Chrome OS, there is the option to install a more complete OS that gets rid of most of the limitations of Chrome OS.
What is a Chromebook?
On first mentioning that I was thinking of buying a Chromebook, the response from a work colleague was ‘a what book?’. I was surprised to find that most of t...
Time for a new laptop?
These last couple of months I’ve been considering buying a second laptop not because I’m unhappy with my HP Envy, but because things are changing in my house...