today's howtos

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Oct 12, 2022

• How to Easily Integrate AppImages into your Linux Desktop | TechRepublic

  Jack Wallen helps take the frustration out of using AppImages on the Linux desktop with the help of an easy-to-use application.

  I don’t care where the application comes from, if it’s helpful I’ll use it. But with the Linux desktop, there are numerous ways to install an application. You can install from source, from your package manager, with the help of Snap or Flatpak packages, and even AppImages.

  All of these are great options and will end up with you having the applications you need. However, not all installation methods are created equal. For example, if you install from source, those applications won’t be easily upgraded via the built-in package manager. AppImages are a great way to run applications on Linux, but they don’t integrate with your desktop. Run an AppImage app, and try to pin it to your dock, panel or shelf. You can’t. At least not out of the box.

• How to change and Set default terminal in Ubuntu or Debian Linux

  Do you have multiple Terminal emulators on Ubuntu 22.04 or 20.04? Then learn how to set your favorite Terminal app as the default one on Ubuntu Linux.

  Almost all Linux distros come with a default terminal application to run commands. However, if you feel that your Linux Terminal is not enough for you and want to install some other then you are always free to do so. You can check our list of the 12 best Terminal applications for Ubuntu. Nevertheless, it doesn’t matter which Terminal you have installed but if you have multiple and want to set one of them as your default emulator app to run commands then what to do? In this tutorial, we discuss how to do that using the update-alternatives command line utility.

• How to add network shares to your Chromebook

  If you use a Chromebook or Chrome desktop computer daily, you may want to access files on your local network. Thankfully, Chrome OS supports many types of file-sharing protocols. Here’s how to get network shares set up on your Google Chromebook.

• How To Install SysPass Password Manager On Ubuntu | Itsubuntu.com

  sysPass is a free, open-source password manager. sysPass is built on top of HTML5 and PHP which supports AES-256-CTR for stronger password encryption. In this article, we will show you the steps to install sysPass password manager on Ubuntu.

• How to Install SteamOS 3 on Your Linux PC

  The Steam Deck has gained much attention as an excellent handheld gaming device allowing the average gamer to play AAA titles on Linux.

  For gaming and Linux communities, this news has created a lot of positive buzz, excitement, and anticipation for what is to come. Unfortunately, for now, the Steam Deck is proving to be really difficult for gamers to get their hands on.

  Thanks to the hard work of a collective group of enthusiasts, it's now possible to install Steam Deck software (SteamOS) directly onto your PC. The best part is that the SteamOS installation is easier than you think.

• How to Install and Use Snapcraft on Linux - Make Tech Easier

  Have you ever wondered how some Linux distributions make it so easy to install software while others can be quite difficult? The difference is in the package format that they use. Some distributions use .deb files while others use .rpm.

  But what if there was a package format that could be used on any distribution? That’s where Snapcraft comes in. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install and use Snapcraft to create and install snap packages in Linux.

• Automatic updates with unattended-upgrades on Debian and Ubuntu

  This tutorial shows how to configure unattended updates on Debian and Ubuntu. It covers all recent Debian and Ubuntu versions incl. Ubuntu 22.04...