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Latest roundup · 18 Apr 2015
Freya Release
Final
Covered in weekly #19 & #20
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Syncing elementary OS Calendar with CalDAV and Google Accounts
The default calendar application that ships with elementary OS is a deceptively simple piece of software. It looks like a clean monthly grid, but underneath…
Setting Default Apps in elementary OS for Every File Type
Elementary OS treats file associations as a small but essential piece of the desktop. When you double-click a PDF in Pantheon Files, the file manager consults…
Using Multiple User Accounts and Fast Switching in elementary OS
A shared Linux computer can serve several people without turning everyone’s files, browser history, and desktop preferences into one untidy pile. elementary OS…
Setting Up a Git and GitHub Workflow on elementary OS
A reliable Git and GitHub setup turns elementary OS into a comfortable development workstation, whether you are maintaining a small website, contributing to…
A Practical Guide To Power Management In elementary OS
A laptop’s battery life depends on more than its advertised capacity. The screen, processor, wireless radios, background services, browser tabs and suspend…
How to Fix Wi-Fi Drops and Slow Speeds on elementary OS
A wireless connection that repeatedly disconnects or crawls on elementary OS can be caused by several different layers. The problem may sit in the laptop’s…
Screen recording on elementary OS with GNOME Screenshot and Kazam
Screen recording on elementary OS is useful for far more than making tutorials. You might capture a software bug for a support forum, record a short lesson for…
Install and configure Plank on elementary OS
Plank is the lightweight dock traditionally used by the Pantheon desktop, and it remains a useful way to organise frequently opened applications on elementary…
A Practical Guide to File Permissions in elementary OS
File permissions are the rules that decide who can open, change, run or remove a file. In elementary OS, these rules protect personal data, prevent accidental…
Create a bootable elementary OS USB drive on Windows and macOS
Installing elementary OS from a USB stick is a practical way to test the desktop, replace an existing operating system, or revive an older computer. The…
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