today's howtos
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How to use the Pop!_OS Tiling feature (and why you should) | ZDNET
Unless you've been around the desktop block a few times, you might not be aware that some desktop interfaces are far more efficient than others. And it's not only about usability, it's also about making everything work as seamlessly as possible and helping create an environment for the user that is efficient and simple.
Linux has that in spades. You'll find a plethora of different desktops available, some of which will be immediately familiar and simple to use, and others that offer more features and complications.
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How to convert video to GIF in Linux using ffmpeg CLI
n this quick Linux tip, I will explain how to convert a VIDEO file such as .mp4 into a gif file using the ffmpeg -i input.mp4 output.gif command syntax under Linux and Unix-like operating systems such as macOS.
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How to install the Brave Beta browser on a Chromebook
Today we are looking at how to install the Brave Beta browser on a Chromebook.
If you have any questions, please contact us via a Rumble comment and we would be happy to assist you!
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Configure multimedia keys on a Ducky One keyboard
My Ducky One 2 keyboard arrived around two years ago and I love it. I type more accurately and that clackety sound gives me that old computer feeling. (I went with Cherry MX Blue switches.)
Although it proviees some basic controls for media, such as muting and adjusting volume, there are no buttons for pausing music or switching to different tracks. That function exists, but it takes some configuration to work.
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Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Ultrabook running Linux - Part 3 - Installing Manjaro - LinuxLinks
This is a blog looking at a refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Ultrabook running Linux. Refurbished PCs offer a great solution to your computing requirements.
Our refurbished ThinkPad T470 came with Windows installed.
The first action we took was to wipe Windows and install a Linux distribution. Let’s take you through the process.
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Converting numbers on Linux among decimal, hexadecimal, octal, and binary | Network World
You might not be challenged very often to convert numbers from one numbering system to another but, when you are, you can do it with either of two fairly easy commands on the Linux command line.
Converting in your head can be taxing, especially for longer numbers. While the decimal numbering system allows any digit in a number to have any of ten values (0-9), digits in hexadecimal numbers can have 16 (0-F), digits in octal numbers only eight (0-7) and digits in binary numbers only two (0-1).
And, whether you like it or not, from time to time you are likely to run into numbers displayed in hex or octal, and knowing how to convert them from one number base to another can come in handy.