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#20
Latest roundup · 18 Apr 2015
Freya Release
Final
Covered in weekly #19 & #20
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Setting up elementary OS next to Windows without losing your data
Dual booting elementary OS alongside Windows is a sensible compromise for anyone in Australia who needs to keep proprietary software for work or study while…
Safely Cleaning the Boot Partition on elementary OS
Elementary OS is celebrated for its calm, macOS-inspired interface and a desktop philosophy that prizes focus over clutter. Underneath that polished surface…
Encrypting Files and Email on elementary OS with GnuPG
GnuPG, commonly shortened to GPG, gives elementary OS users a mature way to protect files and verify digital signatures. It uses strong public-key cryptography…
Run Other Operating Systems Safely with VirtualBox on elementary OS
Virtual machines give elementary OS users a convenient way to explore another operating system without replacing the system already installed on a laptop or…
Customising Icons And Folder Colours In Elementary OS
elementary OS has a carefully designed visual language: simple symbolic icons, restrained colours, and familiar folder shapes that fit neatly into the Pantheon…
Set Up Wake-on-LAN for Remote Power-On on elementary OS
Wake-on-LAN (WoL) allows a computer to start when it receives a specially formed network packet, commonly called a magic packet. This is useful for an…
Using Multi-Touch Gestures with Touchpad Drivers on elementary OS
A modern touchpad can make elementary OS feel quick and natural, but gesture support depends on several layers working together. The hardware must be detected…
A practical guide to kernel support and hardware on elementary OS
Hardware compatibility on Linux is shaped by several layers rather than by the desktop environment alone. The Linux kernel detects processors, storage devices,…
Setting Up Parental Controls and App Restrictions on elementary OS
For many Australian households, the family computer is a shared workhorse that doubles as a homework station, a video call hub for relatives in regional areas,…
Learning the Bash Command Line on elementary OS
For many people who switch to elementary OS, the first thing they notice is how polished the Pantheon desktop looks. Files, photos, and music behave like apps…
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