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Latest roundup · 18 Apr 2015
Freya Release
Final
Covered in weekly #19 & #20
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How to Fix a Black Screen After Login in elementary OS
A black screen after entering your password in elementary OS is one of those gremlins that can catch even seasoned Linux users off guard. You type your…
Raw photo editing and cataloguing on elementary OS
elementary OS has quietly become a friendly home for photographers who want a clean, uncluttered desktop and full control over their image library. Pantheon's…
Running Docker Containers on elementary OS
Docker Engine provides a practical way to run applications in isolated containers without installing every dependency directly on your elementary OS system. A…
Manage Accounts And Groups On Elementary OS
A Linux desktop becomes much easier to share when every person has a separate account. Files, browser profiles, application settings and personal documents…
Connecting Printers in elementary OS and Handling Print Queues
In Australia, plenty of households still keep a printer tucked near the home office, especially with hybrid work now standard. Whether you're printing invoices…
Getting more done with elementary OS workspaces
When you spend hours each day juggling browsers, terminals, chat windows, and design tools, virtual desktops stop being a novelty and start being the only sane…
Managing Kernel And Firmware Updates In elementary OS
Kernel and firmware updates are among the most important maintenance tasks on an elementary OS computer. They can improve hardware compatibility, close…
Setting up a firewall on elementary OS with UFW
Australia's broadband landscape is a mixed bag. Households in Sydney and Melbourne typically have NBN fibre or HFC connections humming along at decent speeds,…
Pairing a drawing tablet with elementary OS for digital art
Australia's freelance illustrators, concept artists, and hobbyist creators are quietly building one of the most diverse open creative toolchains in the…
Setting Up Remmina Remote Desktop on elementary OS
Remmina has long been a favourite tool among Linux users who need to reach a Windows machine, a macOS host, or another Linux box from their workstation. On…
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