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Latest roundup · 18 Apr 2015
Freya Release
Final
Covered in weekly #19 & #20
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Using elementary OS as a daily driver for web development
A web development workstation needs to handle far more than writing code. It must run browsers, local servers, package managers, databases, design tools,…
How to Record Your Screen on elementary OS
Screen recording is useful for creating tutorials, reporting bugs, demonstrating an application, or saving a short explanation for someone else. On elementary…
Building A Low-Cost PC For elementary OS
A practical elementary OS computer does not need an expensive processor, a gaming graphics card, or a large amount of memory. The desktop is designed to feel…
Using elementary OS’s On-Screen Keyboard and Accessibility Features
elementary OS is designed around a clean, focused desktop, but its accessibility tools are just as important as its visual style. Built-in options can make the…
How to enable and use virtual desktops in elementary OS
Virtual desktops, called workspaces in elementary OS, give you separate areas for different kinds of work. You can keep a browser and communication apps in one…
Configuring Google Calendar And Mail On Elementary OS
Elementary OS is designed to keep everyday tasks close at hand, and its Calendar and Mail applications fit that philosophy well. Rather than opening a browser…
How to Migrate Your Data From macOS to elementary OS
Moving from macOS to elementary OS is easier when you treat it as a data migration project rather than a simple operating system installation. Your documents,…
Creating separate user spaces in elementary OS
Sharing a computer does not require sharing the same desktop, files, browser history, or application settings. elementary OS supports separate user accounts so…
Automatic Screen Time And Parental Controls On Elementary OS
A shared computer can be useful for homework, creative projects, communication, and entertainment, but unrestricted access can quickly become difficult to…
The Best Terminal Emulators for elementary OS Compared
A terminal emulator is the window that connects you to a shell such as Bash, Zsh, or Fish. On elementary OS, it can be used for package management, system…
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