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Posted by Roy Schestowitz on Aug 12, 2022

Security Leftovers

Stop using DICT dictionary apps (such as GNOME/MATE Dictionary)

How to Add WebP Support to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS - OMG! Ubuntu!

↺ How to Add WebP Support to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS - OMG! Ubuntu!

> It’s surprisingly easy to enable WebP support in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, letting you see image thumbnails in the file manager and open WebP images in the default image viewer.

> It’s made possible but the wonderful open source webp-pixbuf-loader library. You install it, restart any/all apps that can use it, and bam: WebP images appear right in front your window peepers (aka your eyes – I could’ve just said eyes).

Beginner's Guide to Arduino - Make Tech Easier

↺ Beginner's Guide to Arduino - Make Tech Easier

> Whether you’re an embedded systems vet, high school scientist, or some curious cat from some human-filled continent, there’s always a place to start your electronic explorations. If it turns out the manual wasn’t enough, then check out this beginner’s guide to Arduino.

How to Check a Linux Laptop’s Battery From the Command Line

↺ How to Check a Linux Laptop’s Battery From the Command Line

> Laptop computers let you work where ever you want. Well, just so long as there is life in your laptop’s battery. Here’s how to check your battery on the Linux command line.

How to Connect to Algo VPN From Android, iOS, Linux, and Windows

↺ How to Connect to Algo VPN From Android, iOS, Linux, and Windows

> Algo VPN is a set of scripts which help you to deploy your own Virtual Private Network (VPN) on a rented Virtual Private Server (VPS).

> Setting up Algo VPN is simple, but how do you connect to it using the most popular desktop and mobile clients?

How to Install and Remove Software in Manjaro Linux

↺ How to Install and Remove Software in Manjaro Linux

> Managing packages and apps seems sophisticated to first-time Manjaro users. But with so many different options to choose from, it's actually a breeze.

> Myths shroud Linux distros, and often deter people from migrating from Windows and Mac. Over the years, many things have changed, encouraging people to take the leap of faith and allowing users to see what’s on offer.

> One of the common Linux myths revolves around software downloads and installations on Arch-based distributions. Installing software has become easier since many options have evolved, making software download a cinch.

> If you are using Manjaro Linux, here are six easy ways to install and remove applications.

How to listen to Tidal on the Linux desktop with Tidal-hifi

↺ How to listen to Tidal on the Linux desktop with Tidal-hifi

> Tidal is a high-quality audio streaming service. It offers a wide variety of music of lossless quality. Here’s how you can use the Tidal streaming service on your Linux PC with the Tidal Hi-fi app.

How to Install VS Code on Ubuntu 22.04: A Step-by-Step Guide [Ed: It is spyware, it's proprietary. and it is controlled by a company that attacks Linux. Why help people do bad things?]

↺ How to Install VS Code on Ubuntu 22.04: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Clone Disks with Linux dd Command

↺ How to Clone Disks with Linux dd Command

> In this tutorial, we’ll refer to a practical example of the Linux dd command that can be used to migrate or clone a Windows Operating System.

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