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Latest roundup · 18 Apr 2015
Freya Release
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A Guide to elementary OS's Battery Status and Performance Profiles
A laptop running elementary OS can stretch its unplugged hours further when you understand what the system reports about the battery and which performance…
Set up Xfce panel as a dock replacement on elementary OS
Australians running elementary OS on ageing laptops often want a familiar, expandable dock without abandoning the Pantheon desktop they have grown used to. The…
Finding Productive Apps Through elementary OS AppCenter
elementary OS AppCenter is more than a place to download a replacement for an app you already use. Its curated catalogue can help you discover smaller tools…
Taming Services and Startup Applications on elementary OS
elementary OS greets most users with a calm, uncluttered desktop — no notification flood, no spinning fans, no dozen icons competing in the dock. That…
Setting up Python and Django on elementary OS for Aussie developers
Working from a corner table at a Brisbane café, ordering another flat white before the lunch rush, is a common scene for Australian developers who choose…
Lightweight retro gaming on elementary OS
elementary OS makes a capable retro gaming platform when the goal is a quiet, responsive desktop rather than a high-powered gaming rig. Its clean interface,…
Magnifier and contrast tools in elementary OS
A clear desktop can make a substantial difference when reading menus, identifying controls, or following text across a busy screen. elementary OS includes…
Managing Email and Cloud Accounts in elementary OS
elementary OS keeps online services separate from the desktop itself, but its Online Accounts settings can connect everyday applications to services such as…
Podcast Recording and Editing with elementary OS
A podcast setup does not need a studio, a costly subscription stack, or a proprietary desktop operating system. An elementary OS computer can handle microphone…
A Practical Guide To Privacy Settings In elementary OS
Privacy on a desktop is shaped by several layers: the operating system, installed applications, web browsers, online accounts, network services, and the habits…
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