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Latest roundup · 18 Apr 2015
Freya Release
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Getting Microsoft Edge running on elementary OS the right way
Most people who pick elementary OS do so because they want a calm, focused desktop that gets out of the way. Edge, on the other hand, is a browser that grew up…
Browsing curated app recommendations in elementary OS AppCenter
AppCenter has always been one of the quiet strengths of elementary OS. Rather than functioning as a sprawling repository where anything can be uploaded, it…
Making a desktop launcher for AppImage programs on elementary OS
AppImage is a popular format for distributing Linux applications as single self-contained files. On elementary OS, where the AppCenter focuses on a curated set…
Transferring files between Android and elementary OS with MTP
Plugging an Android smartphone into a Linux laptop should be straightforward. The Media Transfer Protocol that Google selected for Android has been a standard…
Timeshift CLI for Automated System Snapshots on elementary OS
Elementary OS has earned a reputation for being one of the most approachable Linux distributions available, particularly for users who have just migrated away…
Managing suspend and resume on elementary OS
Sliding a laptop closed at a busy Melbourne café before ordering another flat white is something most Australian laptop owners do without thinking. The machine…
Setting Up a Git Repository on elementary OS: A Practical Walkthrough
elementary OS has matured into a pleasant desktop for everyday computing, and a growing number of developers across Australia treat it as their primary coding…
Getting the Most From elementary OS Sound Output Settings
elementary OS ships with a clean, focused desktop environment where every default panel is designed to expose only the controls most users actually need. The…
How to Install and Use Firefox with Syncing on elementary OS
Firefox is one of the most recognisable browsers around, and it runs beautifully on elementary OS. Plenty of users pick it over the default Epiphany (GNOME…
A Practical Guide to elementary OS File Search with locate
Finding a file on a busy desktop can be harder than remembering where it was saved. Downloads may be spread across your home folder, an external drive, a…
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