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2023
Using Synergy and Barrier on Linux, Windows, and macOS (25-Jul-2023)
Computing With Linux and Open Source Is Even More Popular Today (19-Jun-2023)
Why Computer Users Switch To Linux (09-May-2023)
How Can Linux Be Free? (20-Jan-2023)
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2022
5 steps to using Ubuntu MATE with a 2-in-1 and a stylus (27-Oct-2022)
4 things to do to begin using Linux on your computer in record time! (30-Aug-2022)
You Don't Have To Run Windows On Your PC (06-Jun-2022)
Bluetooth Device Pairing (07-May-2022)
Create Custom Keyboard Shortcuts on Ubuntu MATE (04-Jan-2022)
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2021
Create A Keyboard Shortcut To Switch Displays (06-Oct-2021)
4 Ways to use Office on Linux (29-Jun-2021)
3 Ways to Fix the Ubuntu MATE Clock (25-May-2021)
Using Ubuntu MATE and Its Applications: Ubuntu MATE 21.04 Edition (16-Apr-2021)
Make A LiveCD, LiveDVD or LiveUSB From Windows, Mac Or Linux (02-Jan-2021)
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2020
The Magic When Computer Hardware and Operating System are Made for Each Other (14-Dec-2020)
3 Ways to Fix the Ubuntu MATE Clock (08-Dec-2020)
Using Ubuntu MATE and Its Applications: Ubuntu MATE 20.04 LTS Edition (02-Apr-2020)
How to Upgrade Windows 7 and Install Ubuntu MATE (07-Feb-2020)
Ubuntu MATE: Upgrading from Windows or macOS Updated for Ubuntu MATE 20.04 (05-Feb-2020)
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2019
Define: Free Software (15-Nov-2019)
Change Your Password and User Information (23-Aug-2019)
Configure the Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition for Ubuntu MATE (02-Jun-2019)
Toggle Your Laptop's Trackpad/Touchpad On and Off (01-Jun-2019)
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2018
Using 4K (HiDPI) Monitors on Linux (28-Nov-2018)
Improve Laptop Battery Life (18-Nov-2018)
Using the Ubuntu MATE Software Boutique (07-May-2018)
Personalizing Your Ubuntu MATE 18.04 Desktop (14-Apr-2018)
Create Ubuntu MATE 18.04 Desktop Application Icons (14-Apr-2018)
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2017
Using Ubuntu MATE and Its Applications (17-Aug-2017)
Ubuntu MATE: Upgrading from Windows or OSX (22-Jun-2017)
Helping Ubuntu MATE Users (21-Jun-2017)
Make A LiveCD LiveDVD or LiveUSB From Windows, Mac Or Linux (02-Jan-2017)

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2016
Display your computer hardware specifications (01-Dec-2016)
Helping Ubuntu MATE Users (23-Nov-2016)
Setup and use Remote Desktop (12-Nov-2016)
Basic Linux Security (17-Oct-2016)
Backup Strategies For Your Computer (10-Sep-2016)
Don't use Linux because it's free. Use it because it's safe. (06-Sep-2016)
Use Your Laptop As A Wi-Fi Hotspot (25-Aug-2016)
Run Programs (Applications) When Your Computer Starts (11-Jul-2016)
Lock Your Computer Quickly (11-Jul-2016)
Changing your mouse behavior (28-Jun-2016)
Edit (Correct) Your LibreOffice Custom Dictionary (28-Jun-2016)
Use A Dialog Box to Open An Application or URL (28-Jun-2016)
Things you can do in Windows and how to do them in Linux (27-Jun-2016)
Shut Down Or Reboot Your Computer (27-Jun-2016)
The Microsoft Tax Doesn't Really Exist (02-Jun-2016)
Choosing a distribution for an older computer (20-Apr-2016)
Installing MATE alongside Cinnamon (10-Apr-2016)


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2015
Improving Your Life: The Linux Advantage (17-Nov-2015)
Beauty: The Linux Advantage (27-Oct-2015)
Security: The Linux Advantage (02-Oct-2015)
Community: The Linux Advantage (06-Sep-2015)
7 Ways to ensure you get a Linux compatible computer (09-Aug-2015)
The 16 Most Googled Questions About Linux - A Linux FAQ (18-Jul-2015)
Bash scripting and cron tutorial (17-May-2015)
Install CUPS-PDF to print to a virtual PDF printer (06-May-2015)
Finding the Right Linux Distribution (26-Jan-2015)

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2014
The Magic When Computer Hardware and Operating System are Made for Each Other (14-Oct-2014)
The Most Googled Questions About Linux (17-Aug-2014)
Introducing Open Source Software in Business (23-Jul-2014)
10 Things To Do After Installing Linux Mint 17 LTS (09-Jun-2014)
How To Setup a 1080P HDTV as a Monitor Connected to a VGA Port (12-Feb-2014)
Linux Software Equivalents in Business (19-Jan-2014)

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2013
Antivirus on Linux - Do I Need It? (29-Jun-2013)
Customize your Linux Desktop (20-Jun-2013)
5 Tweaks to make after installing an SSD on a Linux computer (01-Jan-2013)

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2012

Automating software updates with aptitude and cron (17-Nov-2012)
Installing Linux Software Applications (Packages) (31-Mar-2012)
Antivirus on Linux - Do I Need It? (18-Mar-2012)
Social Media Strategies for Podcasters (15-Feb-2012)

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2011

Recording a podcast using Skype (10-Dec-2011)
The best explanation of Window Managers and Desktop Environments ever! (25-Apr-2011)
Control multiple Linux, Windows & Mac computers with one keyboard & mouse: Synergy (20-Feb-2011)

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2010
 
Control multiple computers with one keyboard and mouse with Synergy and QuickSynergy (02-Oct-2010)
Should I buy a Mac or a System76 Linux computer? (28-May-2010)
Synaptics brings advanced MultiTouch to Linux (19-Apr-2010)

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2009

PC Gaming: Not just for Windows any more (22-Nov-2009)
A Going Linux gadget for your personalized Google home page (21-Aug-2009)
Tutorial: Install Linux Using Live Media (05-Aug-2009)
Folder or Directory. Which is correct? (15-Feb-2009)
Give an old computer a new lease on life with Linux (24-Jan-2009)
Beginner's Guide on How to Install Linux Application Software (21-Jan-2009)
Connecting Linux to Computer America's addonChat (05-Jan-2009)

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2008

Screencasts and video tutorials (30-Nov-2008)
Linux Concepts: Permissions and groups (14-Nov-2008)
Linux Concepts: Users and permissions (13-Nov-2008)
Home networking basics (09-Nov-2008)
Setting up your wireless home network (09-Nov-2008)
Connecting a router and modem in your home network (09-Nov-2008)
Linux Concepts: Files (16-Oct-2008)
Is Linux right for me and my business? (10-Sep-2008)
Bash scripting and cron tutorial (21-Aug-2008)
Learning the Linux command line and other resources (14-Jun-2008)
Using Clonezilla Live to make a backup image of your entire hard drive (26-May-2008)
Automated backups using rsync, bash and cron (17-May-2008)
Using a Broadcom wireless card under Hardy on an HP dv6830. (06-May-2008)
Install restricted extras for multimedia support (18-Apr-2008)
List of native OGG players (05-Apr-2008)
Kill an unresponsive application gracefully (19-Mar-2008)
Windows vs. Mac vs. Linux: a comparison (18-Mar-2008)

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2007

Backup strategies for Linux (and other operating systems) (18-Dec-2007)
Makeover the Ubuntu Gnome desktop (Do it for Mom!) (04-Dec-2007)
Lists about Linux: 10 online resources, 25 reasons, etc. (08-Oct-2007)
Software Review: An alternative to OneNote for Linux--Basket (05-Oct-2007)
Videos: I'm a Mac... I'm a PC... and I'm Linux... (21-Aug-2007)
Save Files Where You Want Them (19-Jul-2007)
Move Your Bookmarks To Linux (19-Jul-2007)
Organize Your Files In Linux (19-Jul-2007)
Run Programs When Your Computer Starts Up (14-Jun-2007)
Lock The Workstation (14-Jun-2007)
Use A Dialog Box to Open An Application or URL (14-Jun-2007)
Create "System" icons on the Linux desktop (14-Jun-2007)
HowToForge Linux Step-by-step Tutorials (29-Apr-2007)
How To Setup Thunderbird Mail (08-Apr-2007)
Links to Linux Server Podcasts (07-Apr-2007)
Linux Tutorials and Courses (26-Mar-2007)
Create Application Icons On Your KDE Desktop (19-Mar-2007)
Manage Your E-Mail Inbox (17-Mar-2007)
Changing Your Mouse Behavior (17-Mar-2007)
Installing Linux Browser Plug-Ins (12-Mar-2007)
Installing Firefox Add-ons (12-Mar-2007)
Tabbed Browsing (11-Mar-2007)
Konqueror's Web Shortcuts Feature (11-Mar-2007)
Installing Linux Packages From Repositories (05-Mar-2007)
Things You Can Do In Windows And How To Do Them In Linux (04-Mar-2007)
Install CUPS-PDF to print to a virtual PDF printer (03-Mar-2007)
Links to Linux-compatible hardware lists (24-Feb-2007)
Resources & links for computer users considering "going linux" (22-Jan-2007)

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2006

How to receive new episodes of our (or any) podcast automatically (subscribe) (27-Dec-2006)
Move applications and preferences to your new Linux computer (26-Dec-2006)
Move your e-mail (Thunderbird) dictionary to a new computer (26-Dec-2006)
Edit misspellings in your OpenOffice  custom dictionary (10-Dec-2006)
Create KDE desktop URL links from Firefox (Updated 10-Dec-2006)

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Topics:
Switching and Adjusting To Linux
Linux Desktop and User Interface
Using Linux Applications
Installing Software Packages
Podcasting
Just For Fun


Switching and Adjusting To Linux
4 things to do to begin using Linux on your computer in record time! (30-Aug-2022)
4 Ways to use Office on Linux (29-Jun-2021)
5 Tweaks to make after installing an SSD on a Linux computer (01-Jan-2013)
7 Ways to ensure you get a Linux compatible computer (09-Aug-2015)
10 Internet resources ALL Linux users need to know about (08-Oct-2007)
Backup Strategies For Your Computer (10-Sep-2016)
Basic Linux Security (17-Oct-2016)
Beauty: The Linux Advantage (27-Oct-2015)
Burn A Linux CD from A Windows, Mac or Linux PC (02-Jan-2021)
Change Your Password and User Information (23-Aug-2019)
Choosing a distribution for an older computer (20-Apr-2016)
Computing With Linux and Open Source Is Even More Popular Today (19-Jun-2023)
Configure the Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition for Ubuntu MATE (02-Jun-2019)
Connecting Linux to Computer America's addonChat (05-Jan-2009)
Community: The Linux Advantage (06-Sep-2015)
Create Custom Keyboard Shortcuts on Ubuntu MATE (04-Jan-2022)
Create A Keyboard Shortcut To Switch Displays (06-Oct-2021)
Customize your Linux Desktop (20-Jun-2013)
Define: Free Software (15-Nov-2019)
Display your computer's hardware specifications (01-Dec-2016)
Don't use Linux because it's free. Use it because it's safe. (06-Sep-2016)
You Don't Have To Run Windows On Your PC (06-Jun-2022)
Finding the Right Linux Distribution (26-Jan-2015)
Folder or Directory. Which is correct? (15-Feb-2009)
Give an old computer a new lease on life with Linux (24-Jan-2009)
How Can Linux Be Free? (20-Jan-2023)
How to receive new episodes of our (or any) podcast automatically (27-Dec-2006)
How To Setup a 1080P HDTV as a Monitor Connected to a VGA Port (12-Feb-2014)
How to Upgrade Windows 7 and Install Ubuntu MATE (07-Feb-2020)
Improve Laptop Battery Life (28-Nov-2018)
Improving Your Life: The Linux Advantage (17-Nov-2015)
Install CUPS-PDF to print to a virtual PDF printer (06-May-2015)
Install Linux Using Live Media (05-Aug-2009)
Installing Linux software applications (packages) (31-Mar-2012)
Introducing Open Source Software in Business (23-Jul-2014)
Is Linux right for me and my business? (10-Sep-2008)
Learning the Linux command line (14-Jun-2008)
Links to Linux Server Podcasts (07-Apr-2007)
Links to Linux-compatible hardware lists (24-Feb-2007)
Linux Concepts: Files (16-Oct-2008)
Linux tutorials and courses (26-Mar-2007)
Lock Your Computer Quickly (11-Jul-2016)
The Magic When Computer Hardware and Operating System are Made for Each Other (14-Dec-2020)
Makeover the Ubuntu Gnome Desktop (04-Dec-2007)
Move applications and preferences to your new Linux computer (26-Dec-2006)
Move your IE Favorites to Linux browser bookmarks (19-Jul-2007)
Move your e-mail (Thunderbird) dictionary to a new computer (26-Dec-2006)
My Documents equivalent in Linux (19-Jul-2007)
Personalizing Your Linux Desktop (20-Jan-2018)
PC Gaming: Not just for Windows any more (22-Nov-2009)
Portable media players that support OGG natively (05-Apr-2008)
Resources & links for computer users considering "going linux" (22-Jan-2007)
Run programs when your computer starts up (14-Jun-2007)
Screencasts and video tutorials (30-Nov-2008)
Security: The Linux Advantage (02-Oct-2015)
Should I buy a Mac or a System76 Linux computer? (28-May-2010)
The 16 Most Googled Questions About Linux - A Linux FAQ (18-Jul-2015)
The Microsoft Tax Doesn't Really Exist (02-Jun-2016)
Things you can do in Windows and how to do them in Linux (27-Jun-2016)
Toggle Your Laptop's Trackpad/Touchpad On and Off (01-Jun-2019)
Ubuntu MATE: Upgrading from Windows or macOS Updated for Ubuntu MATE 20.04 (12-Jan-2020)
Using 4K (HiDPI) Monitors on Linux (28-Nov-2018)
Using the Ubuntu MATE Software Boutique (07-May-2018)
Using Ubuntu MATE and Its Applications Updated for Ubuntu MATE 20.04 (02-April-2020)
Why Computer Users Switch To Linux (09-May-2023)
Windows vs. Mac vs. Linux: a comparison (18-Mar-2008)

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Linux Desktop and User Interface
10 Things To Do After Installing Linux Mint 17 LTS (09-Jun-2014)
3 Ways to Fix the Ubuntu MATE Clock (08-Dec-2020)
5 steps to using Ubuntu MATE with a 2-in-1 and a stylus (27-Oct-2022)
The best explanation of Window Managers and Desktop Environments ever! (25-Apr-2011)
Changing your mouse behavior (28-Jun-2016)
Using Synergy and Barrier on Linux, Windows, and macOS (30-May-2019)
Create application icons on your KDE desktop (19-Mar-2007)
Create KDE desktop URL links from Firefox (Updated 10-Dec-2006)
Create "System" icons on the Linux desktop (14-Jun-2007)
Create Ubuntu MATE Desktop Application Icons
Customize your Linux Desktop (20-Jun-2013)
Display your computer's hardware specifications (30-Aug-2008)
Helping Ubuntu MATE Users (23-Nov-2016)
How to receive new episodes of our (or any) podcast automatically (27-Dec-2006)
Installing MATE alongside Cinnamon (10-Apr-2016)
Kill an unresponsive application gracefully (19-Mar-2008)
Makeover the Ubuntu Gnome Desktop (04-Dec-2007)
Save your documents where you want them (19-Jul-2007)
Setup and use Remote Desktop (12-Nov-2016)
Synaptics brings advanced MultiTouch to Linux (19-Apr-2010)
Tabbed browsing (11-Mar-2007)
Ubuntu MATE: Upgrading from Windows or OSX (22-Jun-2017)
Use A Dialog Box to Open An Application or URL (28-Jun-2016)

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Using Linux Applications
Antivirus on Linux - Do I Need It? (29-Jun-2013)
Automated backups using rsync, bash and cron (17-May-2008)
Bash scripting tutorial (17-May-2015)
Bluetooth Device Pairing (07-May-2022)
Clone your hard drive with Clonezilla Live (26-May-2008)
Connecting Linux to Computer America's addonChat (05-Jan-2009)
How to receive new episodes of our (or any) podcast automatically (27-Dec-2006)
HowToForge Linux step-by-step tutorials (29-Apr-2007)
Konqueror's web shortcuts feature (11-Mar-2007)
Linux Software Equivalents in Business (19-Jan-2014)
Manage your E-Mail inbox (17-Mar-2007)
Organize your files (19-Jul-2007)
PC Gaming: Not just for Windows any more (22-Nov-2009)
Recording a Podcast Using Skype (10-Dec-2011)
Save your documents where you want them (19-Jul-2007)
Screencasts and video tutorials (30-Nov-2008)
Software Review: An alternative to OneNote for Linux--Basket (05-Oct-2007)
SysInfo and KInfoCenter: Display system specifications (30-Aug-2008)
Use Your Laptop As A Wi-Fi Hotspot (25-Aug-2016)
Using Synergy and Barrier on Linux, Windows, and macOS (30-May-2019)

E-Mail:
How to setup Thunderbird mail (08-Apr-2007)
Manage your e-mail inbox (17-Mar-2007)
Move your e-mail (Thunderbird) dictionary to a new computer (26-Dec-2006)

Office:
Save your documents where you want them (19-Jul-2007)
Edit (Correct) Your LibreOffice Custom Dictionary (28-Jun-2016)

Web Browsers:
Konqueror's web shortcuts feature (11-Mar-2007)
Installing Firefox add-ons (12-Mar-2007)
Installing Linux browser plug-ins (12-Mar-2007)
Move your bookmarks to Linux (19-Jul-2007)
Save your Firefox downloads where you want them (19-Jul-2007)
Tabbed browsing (11-Mar-2007)

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Installing Software Packages
Automating software updates with aptitude and cron (17-Nov-2012)
Broadcom wireless support under Hardy on an HP dv6830 (06-May-2008)
Install CUPS-PDF to print to a virtual PDF printer (03-Mar-2007)
Installing Firefox add-ons (12-Mar-2007)
Installing Linux browser plug-Ins (12-Mar-2007)
Installing Linux packages from repositories (05-Mar-2007)
Installing Linux software applications (packages) (31-Mar-2012)
Install restricted extras for multimedia support (18-Apr-2008)

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Podcasting
Recording a Podcast Using Skype (10-Dec-2011)
Social Media Strategies for Podcasters (15-Feb-2012)

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Just For Fun
A Going Linux gadget for your personalized Google home page (21-Aug-2009)
I'm a Mac... I'm a PC... and I'm Linux videos (21-Aug-2007)
RedHat Linux Commercial (15-Feb-2012)

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