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Latest roundup · 18 Apr 2015
Freya Release
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A Practical Guide to Online Accounts in elementary OS
elementary OS can connect your email, calendars, and contacts to the desktop through its Online Accounts settings. Once configured, supported applications can…
Using elementary OS With a High-DPI Display
A high-DPI monitor can make elementary OS look exceptionally crisp, but the default desktop experience may need a little adjustment. At 4K resolution,…
Finding apps faster in elementary OS
Elementary OS keeps software discovery deliberately simple. Instead of placing a dense collection of icons across the desktop, it provides a central…
A Guide To Elementary OS Accessibility Shortcuts And Sticky Keys
A computer becomes easier to use when common actions can be triggered without precise mouse movements, rapid key combinations, or sustained pressure on several…
A Practical Guide To Notifications In Elementary OS
Notifications are useful when they surface a new message, completed download, calendar reminder, or system event at the right moment. They become distracting…
How to Use Multitasking View And Workspaces In Elementary OS
A busy desktop becomes easier to manage when every task has a clear place. Instead of stacking a browser, document editor, terminal, chat window, and file…
Using Elementary OS’s Built-In Screen Recorder
A screen recording is useful when a screenshot cannot show the full problem. You can demonstrate an application bug, create a short software tutorial, record a…
A Practical Guide to Night Light on elementary OS
Bright, cool-toned screens can make evening computer use feel harsher, especially in a dark room. elementary OS includes a built-in Night Light feature that…
A Quieter, Smarter Notification Setup on elementary OS
Notifications are useful when they report something important at the right moment. They become disruptive when every application claims equal attention, sounds…
Configure Night Light in elementary OS for better sleep
The bright, cool tones produced by a computer display can feel harsh late in the evening. A warmer screen is often more comfortable in a dark room, especially…
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