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Latest roundup · 18 Apr 2015
Freya Release
Final
Covered in weekly #19 & #20
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Turn Elementary OS Into A Flexible Home Media Center
elementary OS can serve as a polished media center without becoming a full-time maintenance project. Its clean desktop, restrained system design, and support…
The best PDF readers and editors for elementary OS
PDF files are part of everyday computing, whether you are reading a manual, completing a form, reviewing a contract, or marking up a study guide. On elementary…
How To Install And Use Camera On Elementary OS
The new Camera app brings a straightforward webcam and photography workflow to elementary OS. Instead of relying on a browser-based camera tester or a…
Using System Monitor on elementary OS for Faster Troubleshooting
A slow desktop does not always need a new installation, a hardware upgrade, or a long list of terminal commands. elementary OS includes practical tools for…
How to use multilingual input and keyboard layouts in elementary OS
Switching between languages on a computer should feel immediate rather than disruptive. Whether you write in English and Spanish, use a Cyrillic alphabet, or…
Using elementary OS with an external monitor
An external display can make an elementary OS desktop far more comfortable for work, study, design, and media. A laptop screen can handle communication and…
The state of elementary OS in 2025
elementary OS 8, codenamed Circe, is the distribution’s most important release in several years. Arriving in March 2025 and built on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, it…
How to Join the elementary OS Community Online
elementary OS is shaped by more than its desktop environment, app ecosystem, and release schedule. It is also sustained by people who test new versions, report…
Making elementary OS Comfortable on a Touchscreen Tablet
elementary OS can provide a clean, focused tablet experience when the hardware is well supported. Its uncluttered desktop, carefully designed applications, and…
The Ultimate Guide to Notifications and Do Not Disturb in elementary OS
Notifications are useful when they deliver timely information without interrupting whatever you are doing. A calendar reminder, completed download, incoming…
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