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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title><![CDATA[It's FOSS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Making You a Better Linux User]]></description><link>https://itsfoss.com/</link><image><url>https://itsfoss.com/favicon.png</url><title>It's FOSS</title><link>https://itsfoss.com/</link></image><generator>Ghost 5.75</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 09 Dec 2023 01:54:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://itsfoss.com/rss/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover what's new in KDE Plasma 6 and Cinnamon 6. Also explore the hidden powers of the sudo command.]]></description><link>https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-23-49/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">656ea92adeb60d04f0a95f9e</guid><category><![CDATA[Newsletter ✉️]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Abhishek Prakash]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 04:29:34 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/_foss-weekly-23-49.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/_foss-weekly-23-49.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More"><p>Website UX changes first ✨</p><p>There is now a <a href="https://itsfoss.com/update-feedback/">dedicated form page</a> to inform me about any grammatical or technical error in an article. Alert and dedicated readers have been using the comment section or emailing me about issues they noticed in the article. A dedicated form entry will make it easier to take action on these suggestions.</p><p>The link to this page is at the very bottom of every page and it is called 'Article Needs to be Updated?'.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/update-article-itsfoss.png" class="kg-image" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More" loading="lazy" width="2000" height="726" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/update-article-itsfoss.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/12/update-article-itsfoss.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/12/update-article-itsfoss.png 1600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w2400/2023/12/update-article-itsfoss.png 2400w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>I could not think of a better title and placement. Suggestions are welcome to improve the location, title or the entire update mechanism.</p><p><strong>💬 Let's see what you get in this edition of FOSS Weekly:</strong></p><ul><li>A new Cinnamon desktop release.</li><li>Sudo tips and tweaks</li><li>A new collection of Ubuntu tutorials for the beginners</li><li>Important details regarding the KDE Plasma 6 release.</li><li>Some interesting details about the upcoming Zorin 17 release.</li><li>And other Linux news, videos, Puzzles and, of course, memes!</li></ul><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%93%B0-linux-news">📰 Linux news</h2><ul><li>Open source web-based e-mail client, Roundcube has found <a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/nextcloud-roundcube/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">a new home</a> with Nextcloud.</li><li>The Cinnamon 6.0 release <a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/cinnamon-6-0-release/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">has debuted</a> with experimental Wayland support.</li><li><a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/godot-4-2/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">Godot 4.2</a> is the latest major release for the popular open-source game engine.</li><li>Mageia has <a href="https://blog.mageia.org/en/2023/10/27/ready-to-play-mageia-for-gamers-and-creators/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">taken a step</a> towards enhancing the experience for gamers and creators.</li><li>Zorin OS 17 is all set to <a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/zorin-os-17-beta/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">redefine the user experience</a> you expect from a Linux distribution.</li><li>MauiKit version 3.0.2 is here, dubbed as the <a href="https://mauikit.org/blog/maui-release-briefing-4/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">most comprehensive</a> user interface toolkit.</li></ul><p>KDE Plasma 6 is set to be released on <strong>February 28, 2024</strong>. Here's what you can expect:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://news.itsfoss.com/kde-plasma-6-dev/?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">KDE Plasma 6 Unwrapped: 6 Features to Elevate Your Experience</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">KDE Plasma 6 sounds impressive. Learn what’s in store for you.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS News</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Ankush Das</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/kde-plasma-6-defaults.jpg" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%8C%90-follow-us-on-google-news">🌐 Follow us on Google News</h2><p>By the way, if you use Google, <a href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAiENHoh-T8yP9Q8Qywor2dwGkqFAgKIhDR6Ifk_Mj_UPEMsKK9ncBp?ref=itsfoss.com">follow It's FOSS on Google News</a> to get trusted It's FOSS content before other websites in Google search.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAiENHoh-T8yP9Q8Qywor2dwGkqFAgKIhDR6Ifk_Mj_UPEMsKK9ncBp?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">It’s FOSS - Google News</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Read full articles from It’s FOSS and explore endless topics, magazines and more on your phone or tablet with Google News.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://ssl.gstatic.com/gnews/logo/google_news_192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Google News</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8BtTTnoAEYry0KuwC0nPq5U_GERPzo_DTNxmR3FEzmJQxtUaUndM6ydGtZSnIorEoCSILMmf9g=rj-c-w300-h300-l95-c0xffffff" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%A7%A0-what-we%E2%80%99re-thinking-about">🧠 What we’re thinking about</h2><p>A curious case of imitation, and the original creator's thoughts on it.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://daniel.haxx.se/blog/2023/11/30/xcurl/?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">xCurl | daniel.haxx.se</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description"></div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://daniel.haxx.se/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-Daniel-head-greenshirt-270x270.jpg" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">daniel.haxx.se</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Daniel Stenberg</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://daniel.haxx.se/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/good_curl_logo-672x372.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%A7%AE-linux-tips-tutorials-and-more">🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More</h2><p>Yes. The simple looking sudo command can be tweaked and configured. Though, it's not for everyone, but something good to know about.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/sudo-tips/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">7 Ways to Tweak Sudo Command in Linux</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Unleash the power of sudo with these tips 💪</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/sudo-tips-and-tricks.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More"></div></a></figure><p>I revamped this page to collect tutorials into sections that would help new users to get started with Ubuntu more smoothly. If you are active in various Linux forums and someone asks 'how do I start using Ubuntu', you may direct them to this page. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/getting-started-with-ubuntu/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Getting Started With Ubuntu</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">New to Ubuntu? Start here. Learn to use Ubuntu with these tutorials for beginners.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/getting-started-with-ubuntu.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More"></div></a></figure><p>Here are some of the most privacy-focused browsers around:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/privacy-web-browsers/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">5 Most Privacy Focused Web Browsers</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">The best privacy-friendly web browsers that you can try!</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Ankush Das</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/privacy-focused-web-browsers.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%93%B9-what-we-are-watching">📹 What we are watching</h2><p>More like what we are creating 😁</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/z3T2TAagyrw?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="Install and Use Steam to Play Games on Ubuntu #howtoubuntu"></iframe></figure><hr><h2 id="%E2%9C%A8-project-highlights">✨ Project highlights</h2><p>Looking for a modern and minimal alternative to <a href="https://www.gnucash.org/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">GnuCash</a>?</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://news.itsfoss.com/denaro/?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">A Sleek-Looking Linux App to Manage Your Personal Finance</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Perfect desktop app for Linux to manage finances!</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS News</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Sourav Rudra</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/denaro-first-look.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%A7%A9-new-quizzes">🧩 New quizzes</h2><p>It's simple. You see an outline of a logo. It belongs to either a distribution or an application.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/quiz/flip-reveal-app-distro-logo/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Guess the Apps and Distros (From Their Hidden Logo)</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">There is a an image that may resemble the logo of a Linux distro or a popular open source software. Can you guess them all?</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/guess-app-distros.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More"></div></a></figure><p>It's FOSS Plus users can play this reorder puzzle on Linux commands.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/puzzle/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Puzzle of the Week: Reorder#2: Arrange Linux Commands</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Exercise those ‘little gray cells’ of yours and solve this puzzle.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/puzzle-of-the-week.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%92%A1-quick-handy-tip">💡 Quick handy tip</h2><p>You can easily pin tabs on Firefox, just right-click on a tab, then click on “Pin Tab”.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/pin-tabs-in-Firefox.png" class="kg-image" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More" loading="lazy" width="1441" height="762" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/pin-tabs-in-Firefox.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/12/pin-tabs-in-Firefox.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/pin-tabs-in-Firefox.png 1441w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%A4%A3-meme-of-the-week">🤣 Meme of the week</h2><p>But the Wiki is the best thing already ;)</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/arch-linux-meme.png" class="kg-image" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More" loading="lazy" width="1080" height="1080" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/arch-linux-meme.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/12/arch-linux-meme.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/arch-linux-meme.png 1080w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%97%93%EF%B8%8F-tech-trivia">🗓️ Tech Trivia</h2><p>American computer scientist Grace Hopper was born on December 9, 1906. She is attributed to the term 'debugging' for physically removing an actual bug (moth) from the relay of a computer in 1947.</p><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%A7%91%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%A4%9D%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%A7%91-fossverse-corner">🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse corner</h2><p>FOSSers <a href="https://itsfoss.community/t/which-email-client-is-better-than-thunderbird/11491?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">discuss</a> which email client is better than Thunderbird.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.community/t/which-email-client-is-better-than-thunderbird/11491?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Which email client is better than Thunderbird?</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Hi, I’ve been using Thunderbird for several years, but I’d like to try another email client that might be better than Thunderbird. Do you know of a better email client than Thunderbird? I’ve already seen this link from It’s FOSS, but do you know of any better ones that aren’t on this list? Thank you Jorge</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.community/uploads/default/optimized/1X/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c_2_180x180.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS Community</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Tech_JA</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.community/uploads/default/original/1X/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.49: Sudo Tweaks, Ubuntu Starters, Zorin 17, Cinnamon 6 and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8F-loving-foss-weekly">❤️ Loving FOSS Weekly?</h2><p><strong>Share it with your Linux-using friends</strong> and encourage them to subscribe (hint: <a href="https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/">it's here</a>).</p><p>Share the articles in Linux Subreddits and community forums. </p><p><a href="https://itsfoss.com/#/portal/signup">Become a Pro member</a> and support our work 🙏</p><p><strong>Anything else?</strong> Please reply to this email :)</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Sudo Tips and Tweaks for Linux Users]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unleash the power of sudo with these tips 💪]]></description><link>https://itsfoss.com/sudo-tips/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">656ee6fddeb60d04f0a9610a</guid><category><![CDATA[Tips 💡]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Abhishek Prakash]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:12:34 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/sudo-tips-and-tricks.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/sudo-tips-and-tricks.png" alt="7 Sudo Tips and Tweaks for Linux Users"><p>You know sudo, right? You must have used it at some point in the time.</p><p>For most Linux users, it is the magical tool that gives you the ability to run any command as root or switch to the root user.</p><p>But that's only half-truth. See, sudo is not an absolute command. <strong>sudo is a tool that can be configured to your need and liking</strong>.</p><p>Ubuntu, Debian and other distros come preconfigured with sudo in a way that allows to them to run any command as root. That makes many users believe that sudo is some kind of magical switch that instantly gives you the root access.</p><p><strong>For example, a sysadmin can configure it in a way that users that are part of a certain 'dev' group can run only nginx command with sudo. Those users won't be able to run any other command with sudo or switch to root.</strong></p><p>If that surprises you, it's because you might have used sudo forever but never gave much thought about its underlying mechanism.</p><p>I am not going to explain how sudo works in this tutorial. I'll keep that for some other day.</p><p>In this article, you'll see how different aspects of sudo can be tweaked. Some are useful and some are pretty useless but fun.</p><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-red"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">🚧</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Please do not start following all the mentioned tweaks blindly. You do it wrong and you may end up with a messed up system that cannot run sudo. For most part, just read and enjoy. And if you decide to try some of the tweaks, <a href="https://itsfoss.com/backup-restore-linux-timeshift/" rel="noreferrer">make a system settings backup</a> so that you can restore things back to normal.</div></div><h2 id="1-always-use-visudo-for-editing-sudo-config">1. Always use visudo for editing sudo config</h2><p>The sudo command is configured through the <code>/etc/sudoers</code> file.</p><p>While you may edit this file with your <a href="https://itsfoss.com/command-line-text-editors-linux/">favorite terminal-based text editor</a> like Micro, NeoVim etc, you <strong>MUST NOT</strong> do that.</p><p>Why? Because any incorrect syntax in this file will leave you with a screwed up system where sudo won't work. Which may render your Linux system useless.</p><p>Just use it like this:</p><pre><code>sudo visudo</code></pre><p>The <code>visudo</code> command traditionally opens the <code>/etc/sudoers</code> file in the Vi editor. Ubuntu will open it in Nano.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/save-file-in-nano-editor.png" class="kg-image" alt="7 Sudo Tips and Tweaks for Linux Users" loading="lazy"></figure><p>The advantage here is that <strong>visudo performs a syntax check when you try to save your changes</strong>. This ensures that you don't mess up the sudo configuration due to incorrect syntax.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/visudo-syntax-validation.png" class="kg-image" alt="7 Sudo Tips and Tweaks for Linux Users" loading="lazy" width="1015" height="553" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/visudo-syntax-validation.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/12/visudo-syntax-validation.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/visudo-syntax-validation.png 1015w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">visudo checks the syntax before saving the changes to the sudoers file</span></figcaption></figure><p>Alright! Now you can see some sudo configuration changes.</p><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-green"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">💡</div><div class="kg-callout-text">I would recommend making a backup of the /etc/sudoers file. So that if you are unsure what changes you made or if you want to revert to the default sudo configuration, you copy it from the backup.<br><br>sudo cp /etc/sudoers /etc/sudoers.bak</div></div><h2 id="2-show-asterisks-while-entering-password-with-sudo">2. Show asterisks while entering password with sudo</h2><p>We have this behavior inherited from UNIX. When you enter your password for sudo in the terminal, it doesn't display anything. This lack of visual feedback makes new Linux users think that their system hanged.</p><p>Elders say that this is a security feature. This might have been the case in the last century but I don't think we should continue with it anymore. That's just my opinion.</p><p>Anyway, some distributions, like Linux Mint, have sudo tweaked in a way that it displays asterisks when you enter the password.</p><p>Now that's more in line with the behavior we see everywhere. </p><p>To show asterisks with sudo, run <code>sudo visudo</code> and look for the line:</p><pre><code>Defaults env_reset</code></pre><p>Change it to:</p><pre><code>Defaults env_reset,pwfeedback
</code></pre><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/sudo-password-feedback.png" class="kg-image" alt="7 Sudo Tips and Tweaks for Linux Users" loading="lazy" width="1086" height="623" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/sudo-password-feedback.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/12/sudo-password-feedback.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/sudo-password-feedback.png 1086w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-green"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">💡</div><div class="kg-callout-text">You may not find the Defaults env_reset line in some distributions like Arch. If that's the case, just add a new line with text Defaults env_reset, pwfeedback</div></div><p>Now, if you try using sudo and it asks for a password, you should see asterisks when you enter the password.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/sudo-password-with-asterisk-display.png" class="kg-image" alt="7 Sudo Tips and Tweaks for Linux Users" loading="lazy" width="875" height="416" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/sudo-password-with-asterisk-display.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/sudo-password-with-asterisk-display.png 875w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-yellow"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">✋</div><div class="kg-callout-text">If you notice any issues with password not being accepted even when correct with graphical applications like software center, revert this change. Some old forum posts mentioned it. I haven't encountered it though.</div></div><h2 id="3-increase-sudo-password-timeout">3. Increase sudo password timeout</h2><p>So, you use sudo for the first time and it asks for the password. But for the subsequent commands with sudo, you don't have to enter the password for a certain time.</p><p>Let's call it sudo password timeout (or SPT, I just made it up. Don't call it that 😁).</p><p>Different distributions have different timeout. It could be 5 minutes or 15 minutes.</p><p>You can change the behavior and set a sudo password timeout of your choice.</p><p>Edit the sudoer file as you have seen above and look for the line with <code>Defaults env_reset</code> and add <code>timestamp_timeout=XX</code> to the line so that it becomes this:</p><pre><code>Defaults env_reset, timestamp_timeout=XX
</code></pre><p>Where XX is the timeout in minutes.</p><p>If you had other parameters like the asterisk feedback you saw in the previous section, they all can be combined:</p><pre><code>Defaults env_reset, timestamp_timeout=XX, pwfeedback
</code></pre><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-green"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">💡</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Similarly, you can control the password retries limit. Use the passwd_tries=N to change the number of times a user can enter incorrect passwords.</div></div><h2 id="4-use-sudo-without-password">4. Use sudo without password</h2><p>Alright! So you increased the sudo password timeout (or the SPT. Wow! you are still calling it that 😛).</p><p>That's fine. I mean who likes to enter the password every few minutes.</p><p>Increasing the timeout is one thing. The other thing is to not use it all.</p><p>Yes, you read that right. You can use sudo without entering the password.</p><p>That sounds risky from security point of view, right? Well it is but there are genuine cases where you are (productively) better off using sudo without password.</p><p>For example, if you manage several Linux servers remotely and you have created sudo users on them to avoid using root all the time. The trouble is that you'll have too many passwords. You don't want to use the same sudo password for all the servers.</p><p>In such a case, you can set up only key-based SSH access to the servers and allow using sudo without password. This way, only the authorized user access the remote server and sudo password doesn't need to be remembered.</p><p>I do this on the test servers I deploy on <a href="https://digitalocean.pxf.io/JzK74r?ref=itsfoss.com">DigitalOcean</a> for testing open source tools and services. </p><p>The good thing is that this can be allowed per user basis. Open the <code>/etc/sudoer</code> file for editing with:</p><pre><code>sudo visudo</code></pre><p>And then add a line like this:</p><pre><code>user_name ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD:ALL
</code></pre><p>Of course, you need to replace the <code>user_name</code> with actual user name in the above line.</p><p>Save the file and enjoy sudo life without passwords.</p><h2 id="5-create-separate-sudo-log-files">5. Create separate sudo log files</h2><p>You can always read the syslog or the journal logs for sudo related entries.</p><p>However, if you want a separate entry for sudo, you can create a custom log file dedicated to sudo. </p><p>Let's say, you want to use <code>/var/sudo.log</code> file for this purpose. You don't need to create the new log file before hand. It will be created for you if it does not exist. </p><p>Edit the /etc/sudoers file using visudo and add the following line to it:</p><pre><code>Defaults logfile="/var/log/sudo.log"
</code></pre><p>Save it and you can start seeing which commands were run by sudo at what time and by what user in this file:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/sudo-log-file.png" class="kg-image" alt="7 Sudo Tips and Tweaks for Linux Users" loading="lazy" width="1115" height="523" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/sudo-log-file.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/12/sudo-log-file.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/sudo-log-file.png 1115w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><h2 id="6-only-allow-a-certain-commands-with-sudo-to-a-specific-group-of-users">6. Only allow a certain commands with sudo to a specific group of users</h2><p>This is more of an advanced solution that sysadmin use in a multi-user environment where people across departments are working on the same server.</p><p>A developer may need to run web server or some other program with root permission but giving them complete sudo access will be a security issue.</p><p>While this can be done at user level, I recommend doing it at group level. Let's say you create a group called <code>coders</code> and you allow them to run the commands (or binaries) from the <code>/var/www</code> and <code>/opt/bin/coders</code> directories and the <a href="https://itsfoss.com/inxi-system-info-linux/">inxi command</a> (binary <code>/usr/bin/inxi</code>).</p><p>This is a hypothetical scenario. Please don't take it verbatim.</p><p>Now, edit the sudoer file with <code>sudo visudo</code> (yeah, you know it by now). Add the following line to it:</p><pre><code>%coders ALL=(ALL:ALL) /var/www,/opt/bin/coders,/usr/bin/inxi
</code></pre><p>You can add the NOPASSWD parameter if you want so that sudo for the above allowed commands can be run with sudo but without password.</p><p>More on ALL ALL ALL in some other article as this one is getting longer than usual anyway.</p><h2 id="7-check-the-sudo-access-for-a-user">7. Check the sudo access for a user</h2><p>Alright! This one is more of a tip than a tweak. </p><p>How do you know if a user has sudo access? Check if they are member of the sudo group, you say. But that's not a guarantee. Some distros use wheel group name instead of sudo.</p><p>A better way is to use the built-in functionality of sudo and see what kind of sudo access a user has:</p><pre><code>sudo -l -U user_name
</code></pre><p>It will show if the user has sudo access for some commands or for all commands.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/check-sudo-access.png" class="kg-image" alt="7 Sudo Tips and Tweaks for Linux Users" loading="lazy" width="1003" height="416" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/check-sudo-access.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/12/check-sudo-access.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/check-sudo-access.png 1003w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>As you can see above, it shows that I have a custom log file and password feedback on apart from sudo access for all commands.</p><p>If the user doesn't have sudo access at all, you'll see an output like this:</p><pre><code>User prakash is not allowed to run sudo on this-that-server.
</code></pre><h2 id="%F0%9F%8E%81-bonus-let-sudo-insult-you-for-incorrect-password-attempts">🎁 Bonus: Let sudo insult you for incorrect password attempts</h2><p>This one is the 'useless' tweak I mentioned at the beginning of this article.</p><p>I guess you must have mistyped the password while using sudo some time in the past, right?</p><p>This little <a href="https://itsfoss.com/sudo-insult-linux/">tweak let sudo throw a random insult at you</a> for entering incorrect passwords.</p><p>Use <code>sudo visudo</code> to edit the sudo config file and add the following line to it:</p><pre><code>Defaults insults</code></pre><p>And then you can test the changes by entering incorrect passwords:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/sudo-insults.png" class="kg-image" alt="7 Sudo Tips and Tweaks for Linux Users" loading="lazy" width="987" height="416" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/sudo-insults.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/sudo-insults.png 987w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>You may wonder who likes to be insulted? OnlyFans can answer that in a graphic manner 😇</p><h2 id="how-do-you-sudo">How do you sudo?</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/sudo-meme.png" class="kg-image" alt="7 Sudo Tips and Tweaks for Linux Users" loading="lazy" width="800" height="450" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/sudo-meme.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/sudo-meme.png 800w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>I know there is no end to customization. Although, sudo is not something a regular Linux user customizes.</p><p>Still, I like to share such things with you because you may discover something new and useful. </p><p>💬<em> So, did you discover something new? Tell me in the comments, please. And do you have some secret sudo trick up your sleeve? Why not share it with the rest of us?</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Install Docker on Ubuntu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn the two official ways of installing Docker on Ubuntu. One is easy but may give you a slightly older version. The other is slightly more complicated but gives you the recent stable version.]]></description><link>https://itsfoss.com/install-docker-ubuntu/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">656965dd1efcd0050b3978f7</guid><category><![CDATA[Installation 📥]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ubuntu]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sagar Sharma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 06:00:40 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/install-docker-on-ubuntu.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/install-docker-on-ubuntu.png" alt="How to Install Docker on Ubuntu"><p>Using Docker means opening a new realm of computing but if you are just getting started with Docker, the installation may seem a huge task.</p><p>There are two recommended ways of installing Docker on Ubuntu:</p><ul><li><strong>Installing Docker from Ubuntu's repository</strong>: Easy, single line command but gives a little old version</li><li><strong>Using Docker's official repository:</strong> Slightly more work but gives the most recent stable release</li></ul><p>And I will be discussing both of them in this tutorial.</p><h2 id="method-1-install-docker-using-ubuntus-repository">Method 1: Install Docker using Ubuntu's repository </h2><p>If you don't care about having a little older version and don't want to get into setting and managing repositories, then this is the best method for you.</p><p>Start with updating the repository index:</p><pre><code>sudo apt update </code></pre><p>Now, you can use the following command to install Docker as well as <a href="https://linuxhandbook.com/docker-compose-quick-start/?ref=itsfoss.com">Docker Compose</a> in Ubuntu:</p><pre><code>sudo apt install docker.io docker-compose</code></pre><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">📋</div><div class="kg-callout-text">The Docker package is named docker.io because there existed a transitional package named docker (for docklet applications) even before Docker came into existence. For this reason, the Docker package had to be named something else.</div></div><p>Once you are done with the installation, you can check the installed version using the following command:</p><pre><code>docker -v</code></pre><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Check-the-installed-version-of-docker-in-Ubuntu.png" class="kg-image" alt="How to Install Docker on Ubuntu" loading="lazy" width="756" height="132" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/Check-the-installed-version-of-docker-in-Ubuntu.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Check-the-installed-version-of-docker-in-Ubuntu.png 756w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>As you can see, it gave me Docker version 24.0.5.</p><h2 id="method-2-install-the-latest-stable-version-of-docker-in-ubuntu">Method 2: Install the latest stable version of Docker in Ubuntu</h2><p>If you want the most recent stable version of Docker, then you can install Docker from their official repository.</p><h3 id="step-1-remove-any-existing-docker-packages">Step 1: Remove any existing Docker packages</h3><p>But before you jump to the installation part, it is necessary to remove any old installation of Docker.</p><p>To <a href="https://learnubuntu.com/uninstall-docker/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">uninstall the old Docker installation</a>, use the following command. </p><pre><code>sudo apt remove docker.io docker-doc docker-compose docker-compose-v2 podman-docker containerd runc</code></pre><h3 id="step-2-install-dependencies">Step 2: Install dependencies</h3><p>The first step is to install some essential packages which will be used to install Docker later in this tutorial:</p><pre><code>sudo apt install ca-certificates curl gnupg lsb-release</code></pre><p>You may already have some or all of these packages installed but no harm in ensuring that. The above command won't harm you.</p><h3 id="step-3-add-gpg-key-of-docker-repository-and-add-it-to-sourceslist">Step 3: Add GPG key of Docker repository and add it to sources.list</h3><p>Now, create a directory with special permissions suitable for storing cryptographic keyrings by the apt package manager for package verification:</p><pre><code>sudo install -m 0755 -d /etc/apt/keyrings</code></pre><p>Next, <a href="https://learnubuntu.com/install-curl/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">use the curl command</a> as shown below to download and import GPG keyring for Docker:</p><pre><code>curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu/gpg | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /etc/apt/keyrings/docker.gpg</code></pre><p>After downloading the GPG keyring, <a href="https://learnubuntu.com/chmod-command/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">change the file permissions using the chmod command</a> so every user on the system can read the GPG keyring:</p><pre><code>sudo chmod a+r /etc/apt/keyrings/docker.gpg</code></pre><p>Finally, add the Docker repository to the <code>sources.list.d</code> file:</p><pre><code>echo \
"deb [arch=$(dpkg --print-architecture) signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/docker.gpg] https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu \
$(. /etc/os-release && echo "$VERSION_CODENAME") stable" | \
sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/docker.list > /dev/null</code></pre><p>That's it! </p><h3 id="step-4-installing-docker-and-docker-compose">Step 4: Installing Docker and Docker Compose</h3><p>Now, to take effect from the changes you've made to the system, update the system repository:</p><pre><code>sudo apt update</code></pre><p>Grab the latest version of Docker along with other Docker components and dependencies using the following command:</p><pre><code>sudo apt install docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io docker-buildx-plugin docker-compose-plugin</code></pre><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">📋</div><div class="kg-callout-text">While the docker.io package installs most of the necessary Docker components, you'll need to do it individually here.</div></div><p>To check the installed version, use the following command:</p><pre><code>docker -v</code></pre><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Install-the-latest-version-of-Docker-in-Ubuntu-using-Docker-s-official-repository.png" class="kg-image" alt="How to Install Docker on Ubuntu" loading="lazy" width="756" height="138" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/Install-the-latest-version-of-Docker-in-Ubuntu-using-Docker-s-official-repository.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Install-the-latest-version-of-Docker-in-Ubuntu-using-Docker-s-official-repository.png 756w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Another great way to test the installation is to use the Hello World image in Docker.</p><p>Lemme show you how to do it.</p><h2 id="use-a-hello-world-image-to-verify-the-docker-installation">Use a hello-world image to verify the Docker installation </h2><p>Running a Hello World program is a standard practice that we all follow to kick-start any programming journey and the same goes for Docker.</p><p>Docker provides you with a Hello World image that you can use to test the installation.</p><p>To install and run the Hello World image, simply use the following:</p><pre><code>sudo docker run hello-world</code></pre><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Run-hello-world-docker-image-in-Ubuntu.png" class="kg-image" alt="How to Install Docker on Ubuntu" loading="lazy" width="756" height="637" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/Run-hello-world-docker-image-in-Ubuntu.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Run-hello-world-docker-image-in-Ubuntu.png 756w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Some users may get an error while executing the above command saying "Cannot connect to the Docker daemon":</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Docker-error.png" class="kg-image" alt="How to Install Docker on Ubuntu" loading="lazy" width="756" height="177" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/Docker-error.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Docker-error.png 756w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>In that case, <strong>reboot your system</strong> and try again to install the Docker Hello World image and it'll work just fine.</p><h2 id="%F0%9F%92%A1bonus-tip-use-docker-without-sudo-in-ubuntu">💡Bonus Tip: Use docker without sudo in Ubuntu </h2><p>If you noticed, I used sudo to pull the docker image which is not the most convenient way to use the Docker.</p><p>If you try to use Docker without sudo, it will give you an error:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Docker-sudo-error-in-Ubuntu.png" class="kg-image" alt="How to Install Docker on Ubuntu" loading="lazy" width="756" height="193" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/Docker-sudo-error-in-Ubuntu.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Docker-sudo-error-in-Ubuntu.png 756w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Well, in this section, I will show you how you can use Docker without sudo.</p><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">📋</div><div class="kg-callout-text">To perform the shown steps, superuser privileges are a must!</div></div><p>The first step is to <a href="https://learnubuntu.com/add-group/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">create a new group</a> named <code>Docker</code> using the following:</p><pre><code>sudo groupadd docker</code></pre><p>Once done, add the user to the Docker group using the following:</p><pre><code>sudo usermod -aG docker <username></code></pre><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-red"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">🚧</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Make sure you only mention the user who has super-user privileges.</div></div><p>Now, log out and log back in to take effect from the changes. But if you are using a VM then reboot is a must.</p><p>That's it! From now on, you can use the docker commands without sudo like I did to run the Docker Hello World image:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Use-docker-without-sudo-in-Ubuntu.png" class="kg-image" alt="How to Install Docker on Ubuntu" loading="lazy" width="756" height="541" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/Use-docker-without-sudo-in-Ubuntu.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Use-docker-without-sudo-in-Ubuntu.png 756w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>There you go.</p><h2 id="heres-what-to-do-after-installing-docker">Here's what to do after installing Docker </h2><p>If you are just getting started, then refer to the <a href="https://linuxhandbook.com/essential-docker-commands/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">list of essential Docker commands</a> that every user must know:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://linuxhandbook.com/essential-docker-commands/?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">21 Essential Docker Commands [Explained With Examples]</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">A compilation of 21 executable and informative Docker commands for your quick reference.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://linuxhandbook.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2021/08/Linux-Handbook-New-Logo.png" alt="How to Install Docker on Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Linux Handbook</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Avimanyu Bandyopadhyay</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://linuxhandbook.com/content/images/2021/05/Essential-Docker-Commands.png" alt="How to Install Docker on Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>I hope you will find this helpful.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Most Privacy Focused Web Browsers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best privacy-friendly web browsers that you can try!]]></description><link>https://itsfoss.com/privacy-web-browsers/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">656584a81efcd0050b38e106</guid><category><![CDATA[Privacy 🛡️]]></category><category><![CDATA[List 📋]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ankush Das]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 03 Dec 2023 04:37:12 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/privacy-focused-web-browsers.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/privacy-focused-web-browsers.png" alt="5 Most Privacy Focused Web Browsers"><p>For many internet users, a web browser application is what they interact with the most. Whether you are on a desktop or mobile (and regardless of the platform), you will always end up using the web browser.</p><p>You access cloud storage, banking services, social media, e-commerce platforms, and numerous other services through it.</p><p>Hence, it is crucial for you to pick a web browser that respects privacy, and provides you a secure web experience.</p><p>Here, let me highlight the best privacy-focused options that you can utilize in any device of your choice.</p><h2 id="librewolf">LibreWolf</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/librewolf.png" class="kg-image" alt="5 Most Privacy Focused Web Browsers" loading="lazy" width="1646" height="1162" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/librewolf.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/12/librewolf.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/12/librewolf.png 1600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/librewolf.png 1646w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p><a href="https://librewolf.net/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">LibreWolf</a> is a fork of Firefox with privacy enhancements out of the box.</p><p>It is not just Firefox with different configuration. LibreWolf get rids of all the telemetry, DRM protection, and adds various improvements to the security-side of things.</p><p>For instance, the browser deletes browsing and download history when you close it. However, you can always tweak this behavior and customize it to your liking following the <a href="https://librewolf.net/docs/settings/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">documentation</a>.</p><p>Furthermore, you get <a href="https://itsfoss.com/privacy-search-engines/" rel="noreferrer">privacy-friendly search engines</a> like DuckDuckGo and Qwant. And, the uBlock Origin extension comes baked in by default.</p><p>Not just a private and secure experience, it also takes away some Firefox elements that some users may find distracting, like a cleaner new tab, and Firefox sync.</p><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly customized Firefox fork for privacy</li><li>Customizations can be tweaked if needed</li><li>Disables Firefox Sync by default</li><li>Available for desktop platforms only (Linux, Windows, and macOS)</li></ul><h2 id="brave">Brave</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/brave.png" class="kg-image" alt="5 Most Privacy Focused Web Browsers" loading="lazy" width="1428" height="1052" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/brave.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/12/brave.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/brave.png 1428w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p><a href="https://brave.com/en-in/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">Brave</a> is a popular option based on Chromium. It is known for providing a blazing fast user experience with web pages.</p><p>Brave features numerous privacy-centric settings, like the ability to sync browser data securely, without needing to create an account. The browser effectively blocks trackers to give you a private web experience.</p><p>You also get extras like the reward system (for opt-in ads) and crypto wallets.</p><p>While this is available cross-platform, the installation procedure for Linux systems is a bit different from others. You can refer to our guide for help:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/brave-web-browser/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Installing Brave Browser on Ubuntu & Other Linux Distros</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Want to get started using Brave on Linux? This guide will help you with installation, removal and update process of the Brave browser.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="5 Most Privacy Focused Web Browsers"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/installing-brave-browser-on-linux.png" alt="5 Most Privacy Focused Web Browsers"></div></a></figure><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Fast web page experience</li><li>Familiar user experience to Chrome</li><li>Secure browser sync option</li><li>Extras like crypto wallet</li><li>Available for Linux, Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS</li></ul><h2 id="firefox">Firefox</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/firefox.png" class="kg-image" alt="5 Most Privacy Focused Web Browsers" loading="lazy" width="1628" height="1166" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/firefox.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/12/firefox.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/12/firefox.png 1600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/firefox.png 1628w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p><a href="https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">Mozilla Firefox</a> is the go-to browser for countless privacy enthusiasts. </p><p>It features many privacy protection features that include abilities to block trackers, and set a different DNS.</p><p>Firefox provides a unique user experience with useful integrations like VPN, email aliases, Pocket, and a Firefox account to sync all your browser data conveniently.</p><p>With Firefox, you can customize the user interface, and tweak the experience with a JavaScript file as well. If you would rather not use any Firefox fork but want to improve the privacy game, you can take a look at <a href="https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">arkenfox configuration</a> on GitHub.</p><p>If you are confused between <a href="https://itsfoss.com/brave-vs-firefox" rel="noreferrer">Firefox and Brave</a>, our comparison article can give you an in-depth look to help decide:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/brave-vs-firefox"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Comparing Brave vs. Firefox: Which one Should You Use?</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">The evergreen open-source browser Firefox compared to Brave. What would you pick?</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="5 Most Privacy Focused Web Browsers"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Ankush Das</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/07/brave-vs-firefox-1.png" alt="5 Most Privacy Focused Web Browsers"></div></a></figure><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Privacy-focused features keeping usability in mind</li><li>Firefox sync and Pocket integrations</li><li>Available for Linux, Windows, Android, iOS, and macOS</li></ul><h2 id="tor-browser">Tor Browser</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/tor-browser.png" class="kg-image" alt="5 Most Privacy Focused Web Browsers" loading="lazy" width="1459" height="1046" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/tor-browser.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/12/tor-browser.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/tor-browser.png 1459w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p><a href="https://www.torproject.org/download/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">Tor Browser</a> is the best bet for a privacy-conscious user. </p><p>Considering it is based on Firefox, you get the same fundamental experience with tweaks to level-up the security and privacy. </p><p>Unlike LibreWolf, Tor Browser lets you utilize the <a href="https://itsfoss.com/tor-guide/" rel="noreferrer">Tor network</a>, which could affect your web experience but gives a big privacy boost. You can browse <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Tor_onion_services?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">onion sites</a> to fight against censorship, and keep things private at the same time.</p><p>Similar to Brave, Tor Browser can be a bit tricky to install on Linux systems. If you are a Linux user, you might want to follow our tutorial:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/install-tar-browser-linux/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">How to Easily Install Tor Browser in Ubuntu and Other Linux</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">This tutorial shows you how to install Tor browser in Ubuntu Linux. You’ll also learn a few tips around effectively using the Tor Browser. Privacy is one of the most discussed topics these days, from the NSA spying on citizens and governments alike to the Facebook data scandals. The</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="5 Most Privacy Focused Web Browsers"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2014/07/install-tor-browser-on-linux.jpg" alt="5 Most Privacy Focused Web Browsers"></div></a></figure><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Strict privacy with compromises to usability</li><li>Tor network connection</li><li>Available for Linux, Windows, Android, and macOS</li></ul><h2 id="mullvad-browser">Mullvad Browser</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/mullvad-browser.png" class="kg-image" alt="5 Most Privacy Focused Web Browsers" loading="lazy" width="1510" height="1078" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/mullvad-browser.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/12/mullvad-browser.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/mullvad-browser.png 1510w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Mullvad is one of the <a href="https://itsfoss.com/best-vpn-linux/" rel="noreferrer">best VPN services</a> out there. The <a href="https://mullvad.net/en/browser?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">Mullvad browser</a> is built in collaboration with the Tor Project to provide a solution tailored to be used with VPNs instead of the Tor network.</p><p>You can use any VPN service with Mullvad, if not their own. The browser includes extensions like uBlock Origin and NoScript by default to give you the private experience they aim for. Additionally, the browser does not support Firefox sync.</p><p>While you cannot remove the extensions, they do not recommend adding more.</p><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Tailored for VPN usage</li><li>Pre-installed extensions that cannot be removed</li><li>Available for desktop platforms only (Linux, Windows, and macOS)</li></ul><p><strong>Suggested Read 📖</strong></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/best-browsers-ubuntu-linux/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Top 10 Best Browsers for Ubuntu Linux</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">What are your options when it comes to web browsers for Linux? Here are the best web browsers you can pick for Ubuntu and other Linux distros.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="5 Most Privacy Focused Web Browsers"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Ankush Das</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/09/web-browser-ubuntu.png" alt="5 Most Privacy Focused Web Browsers"></div></a></figure><h2 id="wrapping-up">Wrapping Up</h2><p>The web is evolving and with various things to take care of, it is convenient to rely on a browser that focuses on privacy.</p><p>Among the browsers mentioned above, Firefox and Brave are popular picks for most. However, if you want a little more strict protection and configurations in your browser, LibreWolf should suffice.</p><p>Of course, with specially tailored browsers like Tor Browser, LibreWolf, and Mullvad, you lose the flexibility of accessing it on mobile devices. So, you can choose a separate browser for your smartphone, or pick one that supports all your devices.</p><p><em>💬 What is your favorite privacy-focused web browser? Let us know in the comments below! And if you disagree with some entries in the list, express your views gracefully.</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting Started With Ubuntu]]></title><description><![CDATA[New to Ubuntu? Start here. Learn to use Ubuntu with these tutorials for beginners.]]></description><link>https://itsfoss.com/getting-started-with-ubuntu/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">656970d31efcd0050b39792a</guid><category><![CDATA[Distro Resources 📖]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ubuntu]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Abhishek Prakash]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:39:56 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/getting-started-with-ubuntu.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/getting-started-with-ubuntu.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><p>So you are thinking of using Ubuntu? Or perhaps you have already started using Ubuntu?</p><p>After hearing so much about Linux, you decided to try it. You installed Ubuntu and things look good.</p><p>But now you wonder what to do next? </p><p>No worries. Most, if not all, Ubuntu beginners face the same question. What do I do next in this shiny and powerful new operating system? Let me help you with that.</p><p>After using Ubuntu as my main operating system for nearly 14 years, here are a few suggestions that will help a new Ubuntu user like you.</p><p>You’ll learn to do basic stuff in Ubuntu, learn how to customize, install software, use a few commands and do some common troubleshoots. </p><p>This page will help you using Ubuntu as your main workstation in a better and effective way.</p><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">📋</div><div class="kg-callout-text">This guide is more appropriate for people who have installed Ubuntu on an actual computer. Many suggestions are valid even if you are using Ubuntu in a virtual machine. Not suitable if you are using Ubuntu in WSL.</div></div><h2 id="before-installing-ubuntu">Before installing Ubuntu</h2><p>You may have dozens of questions around Linux. What is kernel, what is distribution, why are there so many Linux, how are they different from each other? This non-technical analogy will answer your question.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/what-is-linux/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">What is Linux? Why There are 100’s of Linux OS?</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Cannot figure out what is Linux and why there are so many of Linux? This analogy explains things in a simpler manner.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/03/too-many-linux-choices.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>Even Ubuntu has many versions (called flavors). There are 11 official Ubuntu flavors. And then there are LTS and regular versions. Here’s how to choose the best Ubuntu version you should use.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/which-ubuntu-install/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Explained: Which Ubuntu Version Should I Use?</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Confused about Ubuntu vs Xubuntu vs Lubuntu vs Kubuntu?? Want to know which Ubuntu flavor you should use? This beginner’s guide helps you decide which Ubuntu should you choose.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/which-ubuntu-version-to-use.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>Once you have decided the version, the first step of using Ubuntu is to create a live USB. This tutorial shows you how to do that on Windows.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/create-live-usb-of-ubuntu-in-windows/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">How to Create Ubuntu Live USB in Windows [Step-by-Step]</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">The tutorial shows how to create a bootable Ubuntu USB in Windows. Instructions are valid for all versions of Ubuntu Linux and Windows.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/how-to-create-ubuntu-live-usb-in-windows.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><h2 id="installing-ubuntu">Installing Ubuntu</h2><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">📋</div><div class="kg-callout-text">I am assuming that you have a Windows system.</div></div><p>There are four main ways of installing Ubuntu.</p><h3 id="method-1-use-inside-windows-with-wsl">Method 1: Use inside Windows with WSL</h3><p>Install Ubuntu inside Windows using WSL (this 'getting started' guide is not suitable for Ubuntu installed with WSL).</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/install-bash-on-windows/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">How to Install Linux Bash Shell on Windows [Step-by-Step Guide]</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Step-by-step screenshot guide to show you how to install bash on Windows 11 and 10.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/01/install-bash-in-windows-1.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><h3 id="method-2-use-ubuntu-in-a-vm-in-windows">Method 2: Use Ubuntu in a VM in Windows</h3><p>Install Ubuntu inside a virtual machine like any other Windows application. This is a good way to try your hands on Ubuntu desktop from the comfort of your Windows system. However, you must have at least 8 GB of RAM, 15 GB of disk space and good CPU to run it comfortably and smoothly.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/install-linux-in-virtualbox/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">How to Install Linux Inside Windows Using VirtualBox</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Using Linux in a virtual machine allows you to try Linux within Windows. This step-by-step guide shows you how to install Linux inside Windows using VirtualBox.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/07/install-linux-inside-windows-using-vm.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>You can also <a href="https://itsfoss.com/install-ubuntu-in-vmware/">use VMWare to install Ubuntu in a VM</a>.</p><h3 id="method-3-remove-windows-install-ubuntu">Method 3: Remove Windows, install Ubuntu</h3><p>Install Ubuntu as the only operating system on your computer. This method removes Windows completely from your computer.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/install-ubuntu/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">How to Install Ubuntu Linux in the Simplest Possible Way</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">The easiest way to install Ubuntu. Want to save time and need no hassle? This is the way.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/04/install-ubuntu-easily-1.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><h3 id="method-4-keep-windows-and-ubuntu-together">Method 4: Keep Windows and Ubuntu together</h3><p>You can have both Windows and Ubuntu on the same computer. This is called dual boot. When your system powers on, you'll see the option to boot into both Linux and Windows.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/02/dual-boot-grub-screen.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu" loading="lazy"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dual boot lets you choose the operating system at the boot time</span></figcaption></figure><p>Here's the complete tutorial for dual booting Windows and Ubuntu.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/install-ubuntu-1404-dual-boot-mode-windows-8-81-uefi/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Beginners Guide to Install Windows With Ubuntu in Dual Boot</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">This detailed article shows you how to dual boot Ubuntu with Windows 10, step-by-step, accompanied with proper screenshots.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2017/07/ubuntu-windows-dual-boot.jpg" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>Here are a few more dual booting scenarios that may be applicable to a few systems.</p><ul><li><a href="https://itsfoss.com/install-ubuntu-dual-boot-mode-windows/">Dual boot on an old Windows system with MBR partitioning and legacy BIOS</a></li><li><a href="https://itsfoss.com/dual-boot-hdd-ssd/">Dual booting on a system that has both SSD and HDD</a></li><li><a href="https://itsfoss.com/dual-boot-ubuntu-windows-bitlocker/">Dual booting with BitLocker encryption</a></li></ul><p>Some assorted advice on <a href="https://itsfoss.com/things-to-do-after-installing-ubuntu-22-04/">things to do after installing Ubuntu</a>.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/things-to-do-after-installing-ubuntu-22-04/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Things to do After Installing Ubuntu 22.04</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Here is a list of simple tweaks and things to do after installing Ubuntu 22.04, to get a smoother and better experience.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/04/things-to-do-after-installing-ubuntu-22-04.jpg" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><h2 id="getting-software">Getting software</h2><p>There are multiple ways to install applications on Ubuntu.</p><ul><li>Use the Software Center application</li><li>Some applications are available in .deb file format</li><li>PPAs are still popular for getting packages not officially available from Ubuntu</li></ul><p>This detailed guide covers all the <a href="https://itsfoss.com/remove-install-software-ubuntu/">application installation methods</a>.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/remove-install-software-ubuntu/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Install and Remove Applications in Ubuntu [Beginner’s Guide]</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">This detailed guide shows you various ways to install applications on Ubuntu Linux, and it also demonstrates how to remove installed software from Ubuntu.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/12/remove-install-software-in-ubuntu-guide.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>In addition to that, I also advise <a href="https://itsfoss.com/use-appimage-linux/">learning to use AppImage</a> as you'll often find applications in this format.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/use-appimage-linux/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">How to Use AppImage in Linux [Complete Guide]</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">What is AppImage? How to run it? How does it work? Here’s the complete guide about using AppImage in Linux.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2017/07/use-appimage-linux.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>Now that you know how to install software on Ubuntu, how about some application suggestions?</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/best-ubuntu-apps/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">53 Best Ubuntu Apps You Should Be Using in 2023</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">The best Ubuntu apps that you need to try!</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/best-ubuntu-apps.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-yellow"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">✋</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Please do not feel pressured to follow every suggestion here. Don't feel comfortable with something? Don't do it. These are suggestions, not compulsion, specially the customization and performance improvement parts.</div></div><h2 id="system-maintenance">System maintenance</h2><p>It is important to keep your <a href="https://itsfoss.com/update-ubuntu/">Ubuntu system updated</a>. It gives you newer versions of installed software along with kernel upgrades and security and maintenance updates.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/update-ubuntu/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">How to Update Ubuntu Linux [Beginner’s Guide]</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">This tutorial shows you how to update Ubuntu for both the server and desktop versions of Ubuntu. It also explains the difference between “update” and “upgrade,” along with a few other things you should know about updates in Ubuntu Linux.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2018/12/how-to-update-ubuntu.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>Having a Timeshift backup of your system settings helps you in recovering in case things get messed up.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/backup-restore-linux-timeshift/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Guide to Backup and Restore Linux Systems with Timeshift</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">This beginner’s guide shows you how to back up and restore Linux systems easily with the Timeshift application.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/07/data-backup-with-timeshift.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>Keep a tab on the disk usage.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/check-free-disk-space-linux/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">How to Check Free Disk Space on Ubuntu & Other Linux</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Wondering how much free space you are left with? Here are terminal and GUI methods for checking the free disk space and disk usage on Linux.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/11/how-to-check-free-disk-space-linux.jpg" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>And free up space if required.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/free-up-space-ubuntu-linux/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">7 Simple Ways to Free Up Space on Ubuntu and Linux Mint</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Running out of space on your Linux system? Here are several ways you can clean up your system to free up space on Ubuntu and other Ubuntu based Linux distributions.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/free-space-in-ubuntu-mint-linux.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>If you are coming from Windows, it is not uncommon to look for a task manager. Yes, you get that in Ubuntu.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/task-manager-linux/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Use Task Manager in Ubuntu and Other Linux</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Yes! There is a task manager in Linux. Though you cannot run it with Ctrl+Alt+Del keys, you can certainly use it to manage processes.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2016/06/Task-Manager-in-Linux.jpg" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><h2 id="customize-the-look-and-feel">Customize the look and feel</h2><p>There are so many aspects of desktop customization on Linux that Windows users cannot even imagine.</p><p>And I am not talking about simple methods like <a href="https://itsfoss.com/change-wallpaper-ubuntu/">changing wallpapers</a>. You can change the icons and themes:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/install-themes-ubuntu/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">How to Install Themes in Ubuntu Linux</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">This beginner’s guide shows you how to install themes in Ubuntu. The tutorial covers the installation of icon themes, cursor themes, GTK themes and GNOME Shell themes.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/install-theme-ubuntu.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>The GNOME Tweaks tool helps in customization.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/gnome-tweak-tool/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Install and Use GNOME Tweak Tool in Ubuntu and Other Linux</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Learn to install GNOME Tweak too in Ubuntu. You’ll also learn how to use GNOME Tweaks to customize your Linux desktop.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/customise-ubuntu-with-gnome-tweaks.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>But a lot of customization comes in the form of GNOME Extensions. You need to learn to use it first.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/gnome-shell-extensions/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">How to Use GNOME Shell Extensions [Complete Guide]</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Step-by-step detailed guide to show you how to install GNOME Shell Extensions manually or easily via a browser.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/use-gnome-shell-extensions.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>Learn to use the dock and customize its looks.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/customize-ubuntu-dock/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Definitive Guide to Using and Customizing Ubuntu Dock</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">The dock is a handy utility and integral part of the Ubuntu ecosystems. Here are some essentials you should know about using the dock in Ubuntu.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/01/ubuntu-dock-customization.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>Explore even more customizations.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/gnome-tricks-ubuntu/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">15 Simple Tips to Customize Ubuntu GNOME</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Some basic and interesting GNOME customization tips for enriching your experience and getting more out of your Ubuntu desktop.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/gnome-customisation-tips.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><h2 id="enjoy-movies-music-and-games">Enjoy movies, music and games</h2><p>I highly recommend installing media codecs so that you can easily play MP3 music and a number of video file formats.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/install-media-codecs-ubuntu/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Install All Essential Media Codecs in Ubuntu</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Ubuntu Restricted Extras is a single package that allows you to install all the essential media codecs to run files like MP3, h264 on Ubuntu-based distributions.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/02/Media_Codecs_in_Ubuntu.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>You can <a href="https://itsfoss.com/install-chrome-ubuntu/">install Chrome</a> to enjoy Netflix on Ubuntu. If you want to stick with Firefox, activate the Widevine to play DRM content from Netflix, Spotify and many other streaming sites.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/watch-netflix-in-ubuntu-linux/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">How To Watch Netflix on Ubuntu & Other Linux</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Netflix fan? You can easily watch Netflix in Ubuntu and other Linux distributions. Here’s what you need to know about streaming Netflix on Linux.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2014/09/Watch_Netflix_Ubuntu1.jpeg" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>You may also install the dedicated Spotify player.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/install-spotify-ubuntu-linux/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">How to Install Spotify on Ubuntu & Linux Mint</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">You’ll learn two ways of installing Spotify on Ubuntu and other Ubuntu based Linux distributions.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/04/install-spotify-in-ubuntu.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>Gaming on Ubuntu can be enjoyed with Steam.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/install-steam-ubuntu-linux/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">How to Install and Use Steam on Ubuntu Linux</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Want to use Steam on Ubuntu Linux? Here are the essentials you need to know.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/07/install-steam-on-ubuntu.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><h2 id="stay-connected-with-windows-if-needed">Stay connected with Windows (if needed)</h2><p>If you are using Ubuntu as the sole operating system and for some reasons, you must use Windows, you may try running it in a virtual machine.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/install-windows-10-virtualbox-linux/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">How to Install Windows 10 in VirtualBox in Linux</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Step by step screenshot guide to installing Windows 10 on Linux using VirtualBox.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2016/02/Install-Windows-virtualbox-linux.jpg" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>Some Windows-only applications can be run with WINE. Though only opt for it when you are desperate.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/use-windows-applications-linux/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Run Windows Applications on Linux [Beginners Guide]</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide with screenshots to show how you can run Windows software on Linux using Wine.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/run-windows-apps-on-linux.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p> You may share folders on local network between Ubuntu and Windows with Samba share.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/share-folders-local-network-ubuntu-windows/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Share Folders on Local Network Between Ubuntu and Windows</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">This is a complete tutorial to show you how to share folders over the local network between Windows and Ubuntu. Do you have multiple devices in your home? Do you have to use Flash Drive or SD card to transfer data from Ubuntu to another computer? Do you find it</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2015/03/share-file-windows-ubuntu-featured.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><h2 id="know-your-system">Know your system</h2><p>It is always a good idea to know about your system. Which version is it? How long is it supported? Is it an LTS? These information helps when you are looking for specific packages or seeking help in a forum.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/how-to-know-ubuntu-unity-version/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">How to Check Ubuntu Version and Other System Information</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Wondering which Ubuntu version you’re using? Here’s how to check your Ubuntu version, desktop environment and other relevant system information.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2013/03/check-ubuntu-version-featured.jpg" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>System getting too hot? Keep a tab on the temperature.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/check-laptop-cpu-temperature-ubuntu/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">How To Check CPU Temperature in Ubuntu Linux</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">This quick tutorial shows you how to check the CPU temperature on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions with a help of a tool called Psensor. Overheating of laptops is a common issue one faces these days. Monitoring hardware temperature may help you diagnose why your laptop is getting overh…</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2015/05/check-cpu-temp.jpeg" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>See what hardware is on your system.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/hardinfo/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Check Hardware Information on Linux Graphically With Hardinfo</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">There are ways to get hardware information about your system in Linux. And majority of them are command line based solutions like inxi. As a desktop Linux user, if you feel more comfortable with a graphical application, let me tell you about a tool that you can use to get</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/01/hardinfo-linux.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>Not only is it fun, it also displays information about your system like which theme are you using, which desktop environment version it is and more.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/display-linux-logo-in-ascii/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Display Linux Distribution Logo in ASCII Art in Terminal</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Wondering how they display Linux logo in terminal? With these tools, you can display logo of your Linux distribution in ASCII art in the Linux terminal.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2015/10/display-linux-logo-ascii-terminal.jpeg" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><h2 id="performance-improvement-tips">Performance improvement tips</h2><p>I am a huge fan of the keyboard shortcuts. Nothing makes you feel more smart and powerful than the command over the keyboard combinations.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-shortcuts/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">13 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Ubuntu User Should Know</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Knowing keyboard shortcuts increase your productivity. Here are some useful Ubuntu shortcut keys that will help you use Ubuntu like a pro.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2018/09/ubuntu-keyboard-shortcuts.jpeg" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>The file manager can be tweaked to utilize its full potential.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/nautilus-tips-tweaks/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">13 Ways to Tweak Nautilus File Manager in Linux</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Nautilus, aka GNOME Files, is a good file manager with plenty of features. You can further enhance your experience by using these extensions, tweaks and tips.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/07/customizing-GNOME-Nautilus-File-Manager.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>Master the GNOME search.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/gnome-search/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">7 Tips to Get More Out of GNOME Search in Linux</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">You are missing out on lots of built-in search features in the GNOME desktop environment. Learn something new.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Sreenath</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/gnome-search-tips.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>If your system often gets overheated, you may employ a few tactics to reduce it. Not a guarantee but helps at times.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/reduce-overheating-laptops-linux/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Most Effective Ways To Reduce Laptop Overheating In Linux</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Looking for laptop overheating solutions in Linux? Trust me, you are the not the only one facing laptop overheating issue in Linux. As the mercury rises in the summer season, the fan speed of the computer goes nuts. If you are using a laptop, it becomes unbearable to use it</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2017/07/prevent-overheating-linux-laptops-1.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>If you are getting ridiculously slow internet when compared to other devices on your network, here are a few tips you can try.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/speed-up-slow-wifi-connection-ubuntu/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Speed Up Slow WiFi Connection in Ubuntu Linux</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">One of the most common problems faced after installing Ubuntu is the network problem. Some times you will have no wireless network in Ubuntu and some times very slow wireless connection and sometime it will fluctuate between fast and slow. Monitor your internet speed in Ubuntu first. Is it inco…</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2013/08/speed-up-wifi-ubuntu-featured.jpeg" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>And a few tips to make your system a bit more snappy (if not a lot).</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/speed-up-ubuntu-1310/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">12 Killer Tips To Speed Up Ubuntu Linux</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Brief: Some practical tips to speed up Ubuntu Linux. Tips here are valid for most versions of Ubuntu and can also be applied in Linux Mint and other Ubuntu based distributions. You might have experienced that the system starts running slow after using Ubuntu for some time. In this article,</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2017/07/speed-up-ubuntu-featured.jpeg" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><h2 id="troubleshoot-common-issues">Troubleshoot common issues</h2><p>No operating system is perfect. Ubuntu is not an exception. You might encounter a few issues that are common to Ubuntu. </p><p>You'll often see this message. Don't panic. It's not a catastrophe.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/how-to-fix-system-program-problem-detected-ubuntu/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">How To Fix System Program Problem Detected In Ubuntu</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">For the last couple of weeks, (almost) every time I was greeted with system program problem detected on startup in Ubuntu. I ignored it for sometime but it was quite annoying after a certain point. You won’t be too happy as well if you are greeted by a pop-up</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2015/07/system_program_Problem_detected.jpeg" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>It is not uncommon to see error while updating your system. This specially happens when you try getting applications from external sources.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-update-error/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Beginner’s Guide to Handle Various Update Related Errors in Ubuntu</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Who hasn’t come across an error while doing an update in Ubuntu? Update errors are common and plenty in Ubuntu and other Linux distributions based on Ubuntu. Here are some common Ubuntu update errors and their fixes. This article is part of Ubuntu beginner series that explains the know-how</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2019/10/fixing_update_errors-Ubuntu.jpg" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>No wifi? Here are a few troubleshooting tips.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/fix-no-wireless-network-ubuntu/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">[Solved] WiFi not Working in Ubuntu Linux</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">No wireless network detected by Ubuntu after a fresh install? Here is how to fix the wireless connection issue in Ubuntu.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2014/12/No_wireless_Network_Ubuntu.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>If you dual boot, you may experience wring time being displayed in both operating systems. Here's the fix.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/wrong-time-dual-boot/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">[Solved] Wrong Time in Windows 10 After Dual Boot With Linux</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">If you dual boot Windows and Linux, you’ll notice that often one of them shows incorrect time. Here’s why that happens and what you can do to fix it.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/03/time-difference-issue-dual-boot.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><h2 id="dive-into-the-terminal">Dive into the terminal</h2><p>It is not necessary but knowing a bit of the command line knowledge helps, specially in troubleshooting. So <a href="https://itsfoss.com/love-thy-terminal/">don't be afraid of the terminal</a>.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/basic-terminal-tips-ubuntu/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">19 Basic But Essential Linux Terminal Tips You Must Know</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Learn some small, basic but often ignored things about the terminal. With the small tips, you should be able to use the terminal with slightly more efficiency.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/12/ubuntu-terminal-basic-tips.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>I have written a ten-chapter series to teach you the absolute basics of the Linux command line.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/linux-terminal-basics/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Getting Started With Linux Terminal</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Want to know the basics of the Linux command line? Here’s a tutorial series with a hands-on approach.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/07/getting-started-with-linux-terminal.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><h2 id="advanced-package-management">Advanced package management </h2><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-yellow"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">✋</div><div class="kg-callout-text">These are advanced concepts. You may use Ubuntu on your personal computer without them as well. However, if you are interested in to a deeper dive into the system, this section is for you.</div></div><p>Understanding the package management mechanism helps makes you an informed Ubuntu user.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-repository-mechanism/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Understanding Ubuntu’s Repository System [Beginner’s Guide]</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Learn the underlying mechanism of the repository system in Ubuntu to better handle the package management and avoid common update errors.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/07/ubuntu-repository-system.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>Learn to use the classic apt-get commands.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/apt-get-linux-guide/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Using apt-get Commands in Linux [Ultimate Guide]</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">This beginner’s guide shows you what you can do with apt-get commands in Linux, how to use them to find new packages, install and upgrade new packages, and clean your system.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/apt-get-ultimate-guide.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>Or the newer apt command.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/apt-command-guide/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Using apt Commands in Linux [Ultimate Guide]</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">This guide shows you how to use apt commands in Linux with examples so that you can manage packages effectively.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2017/07/apt-commands-example.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p><a href="https://itsfoss.com/apt-vs-apt-get-difference/">Confused between apt and apt-get</a>? Don't be.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/apt-vs-apt-get-difference/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Difference Between apt and apt-get Commands [Explained]</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">This article explains the difference between apt and apt-get commands of Linux. It also lists some of the most commonly used apt commands that replace the older apt-get commands.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2017/07/apt-vs-apt-get-featured.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>Since it's Ubuntu, the newer Snap packaging is everywhere. Better know </p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/use-snap-packages-ubuntu-16-04/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Using Snap Packages In Ubuntu & Other Linux [Complete Guide]</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Ubuntu’s new universal package Snaps are now everywhere. You should learn the essential snap commands to master this new packaging system.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2016/04/Essential-Snap-Commands.jpeg" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><h2 id="where-to-go-from-here">Where to go from here?</h2><p>You installed Ubuntu. You might have learned to find your way around it, managing software, changing desktop etc. What next? If you want to learn more about Linux, its file structure, command line, shell scripting etc, here are some Linux learning resources.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/free-linux-training-courses/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">13 Free Training Courses to Learn Linux Online</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">When I last discussed free books to learn Linux, some readers asked for my advice about video courses to learn Linux online. Usually, I advise checking some good and affordable Linux courses on Udemy. There are some free courses and some paid but good courses for beginners as well as</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2017/03/Free-Online-Courses-to-Learn-Linux.jpg" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>There are many free Linux e-books available as well.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/learn-linux-for-free/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">20 Best Linux Books You Can Download For Free Legally</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Let me share the best resource to learn Linux for free. This is a collection of Linux PDFs that you can download for free to learn Linux.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2017/02/free-ebooks-linux.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>And if you can spend some money, take a look at <a href="https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-books/">my favorite Linux books</a>.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-books/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Best Linux Books For Beginners to Advanced Linux Users</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Here are some Linux book recommendations to improve your knowledge. These books cater to the need of beginners and experts and help you master Linux concepts.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/06/best-linux-books-featured-1.jpg" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure><p>Of course, the learning never stops. <strong>I highly recommend subscribing to our weekly newsletter. </strong></p><p>Each week, you'll get an assortment of relevant Linux news, tips and tweaks on using Linux on your system. This way, you get to discover new and evergreen tutorials without effort. And this gradually improves your Linux skills.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Subscribe to FOSS Weekly Newsletter</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Become a better and informed Linux user with the FOSS Weekly newsletter. Join 20,000+ Linux users; subscribe today.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/04/FOSS-Weekly-Newsletter.png" alt="Getting Started With Ubuntu"></div></a></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[New distro, new terminal, new application version in the new edition of FOSS Weekly.]]></description><link>https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-23-48/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65657e8d1efcd0050b38e0f7</guid><category><![CDATA[Newsletter ✉️]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Abhishek Prakash]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 04:28:45 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/foss-weekly-23-48-1.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/foss-weekly-23-48-1.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"><p>A modern Linux terminal I discovered this week took me by surprise. I was not expecting it to be this different! </p><p>It's like VS Code or a modern code editor. It is aimed primarily at developers but people who are not comfortable with traditional terminals would also be happy with it.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://news.itsfoss.com/wave-terminal/?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Wave: A Modern New Linux Terminal that You’ll Love if You Hate Command Line</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">The VS Code of Linux Terminals is here and it has the potential to become popular among the gen z of coders and Linux users.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS News</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/wave-modern-terminal.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"></div></a></figure><p><strong>💬 Let's see what you get in this edition of FOSS Weekly:</strong></p><ul><li>AUR helper Paru sees a major release after years</li><li>A popular CMS has gone open-source.</li><li>Data recovery tutorial</li><li>And other Linux news, videos, Puzzles and, of course, memes!</li></ul><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%93%B0-linux-news">📰 Linux news</h2><ul><li>TinaCMS <a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/tinacms-open-source/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">has joined</a> the open-source CMS club.</li><li><a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/fractal-5/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">Fractal 5</a> was released with a GTK 4/Adwaita remake.</li><li>Paru 2.0 <a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/aur-helper-paru-2-0/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">is here</a> with support for non-AUR PKGBUILD repos.</li><li>Red Hat has revealed their <a href="https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/rhel-10-plans-wayland-and-xorg-server?ref=itsfoss.com">plans for RHEL 10 and Wayland</a>.</li></ul><p>The latest version of P2P YouTube alternative adds several new features.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://news.itsfoss.com/peertube-v6/?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">PeerTube Gets Better Features Than YouTube With Version 6 Release</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Decentralized open-source platform PeerTube gets a big upgrade, making it a good YouTube alternative.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS News</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Sourav Rudra</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/peertube-v6.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%8C%90-follow-us-on-google-news">🌐 Follow us on Google News</h2><p>By the way, if you use Google, <a href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAiENHoh-T8yP9Q8Qywor2dwGkqFAgKIhDR6Ifk_Mj_UPEMsKK9ncBp?ref=itsfoss.com">follow It's FOSS on Google News</a> to get trusted It's FOSS content before other websites in Google search.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAiENHoh-T8yP9Q8Qywor2dwGkqFAgKIhDR6Ifk_Mj_UPEMsKK9ncBp?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">It’s FOSS - Google News</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Read full articles from It’s FOSS and explore endless topics, magazines and more on your phone or tablet with Google News.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://ssl.gstatic.com/gnews/logo/google_news_192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Google News</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8BtTTnoAEYry0KuwC0nPq5U_GERPzo_DTNxmR3FEzmJQxtUaUndM6ydGtZSnIorEoCSILMmf9g=rj-c-w300-h300-l95-c0xffffff" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%A7%A0-what-we%E2%80%99re-thinking-about">🧠 What we’re thinking about</h2><p>Clearly, not everyone is happy about it.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://news.itsfoss.com/microsoft-github-open-source-code/?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Microsoft is Locking Down Search for Public Code on GitHub</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Microsoft, what are you up to with GitHub?</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS News</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Ankush Das</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/microsoft-lock-public-code.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%A7%AE-linux-tips-tutorials-and-more">🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More</h2><p>LibreOffice is awesome and yet a few people look for alternatives. This article is for them.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/libreoffice-alternatives-linux/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">6 LibreOffice Alternatives for Linux</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">LibreOffice is awesome but if you are still looking for some other office, here are some options.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Ankush Das</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/libreoffice-alternatives.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"></div></a></figure><p>Revamped tutorial. Just so that you know, these tools work with data on external disk only.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/recover-deleted-files-linux/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Recover Deleted Files Using Linux [Beginner’s Guide]</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Learn to attempt data recovery on external disks and SD cards using TestDisk and PhotoRec tools in Linux.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/recover-deleted-files-in-linux.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"></div></a></figure><p>A simple tutorial on having multiple keyboard layouts and changing between them.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-change-keyboard/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">How to Change Keyboard Layout in Ubuntu</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">It’s quite easy to have multiple keyboard layouts in Ubuntu and switch between them. Here’s how to do that.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/change-keyboard-layout-ubuntu.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%93%B9-what-we-are-watching">📹 What we are watching</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mgh8NoZ_u_8?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="HamoniKR: a Korean 🇰🇷 Linux distribution - a quick look featuring my wife"></iframe></figure><hr><h2 id="%E2%9C%A8-project-highlights">✨ Project highlights</h2><p>rlxOS is a independent immutable Linux distro offering with an Xfce touch to it.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://news.itsfoss.com/rlxos/?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">rlxOS: An Independent Immutable Linux Distro With Xfce Desktop</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">An independent, immutable distribution with a nice look and feel.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS News</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Sourav Rudra</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/rlxos.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%A7%A9-new-quizzes">🧩 New quizzes</h2><p>KDE fan? How about a quick trivia quiz?</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/quiz/kde-trivia-quiz/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">KDE Trivia Quiz</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">How much do you know about the KDE project?</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/KDE-trivia-quiz.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"></div></a></figure><p>It's FOSS Plus users can play this crossword focusing on terminal emulators.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/puzzle/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Puzzle of the Week: Crossword #5: Linux Terminal Emulators</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Exercise those ‘little gray cells’ of yours and solve this puzzle.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/puzzle-of-the-week.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%92%A1-quick-handy-tip">💡 Quick handy tip</h2><p>Subscribe and Listen to Podcasts using Rhythmbox. Use the RSS Feed URL of any podcast for subscribing.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/subscribe-and-listen-to-podcast-in-rhythmbox.png" class="kg-image" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More" loading="lazy" width="1168" height="560" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/subscribe-and-listen-to-podcast-in-rhythmbox.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/11/subscribe-and-listen-to-podcast-in-rhythmbox.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/subscribe-and-listen-to-podcast-in-rhythmbox.png 1168w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%A4%A3-meme-of-the-week">🤣 Meme of the week</h2><p>Just Ubuntu Things 😁</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/ubuntu-meme6.gif" class="kg-image" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More" loading="lazy" width="480" height="480"></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%97%93%EF%B8%8F-tech-trivia">🗓️ Tech Trivia</h2><p>November 30th is the National Computer Security Day. It was proposed by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) under Carnegie Mellon University created the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) so that more people could talk about computer security.</p><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%A7%91%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%A4%9D%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%A7%91-fossverse-corner">🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse corner</h2><p>A FOSSers shares <a href="https://itsfoss.community/t/setting-up-secure-boot-in-arch-based-distributions/11490?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">their experience</a> of setting up secure boot in an <a href="https://itsfoss.com/arch-based-linux-distros/" rel="noreferrer">Arch-based distro</a>.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.community/t/setting-up-secure-boot-in-arch-based-distributions/11490?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Setting up Secure Boot in Arch-based Distributions</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">I’ve learned how to successfully boot most Arch-based distributions with Secure Boot enabled by using the rEFInd boot loader (rEFIND generates the keys for me so I can sign it using MOK registration) and sign the installed kernel(s) image(s) with the same keys. The location of the packages required…</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.community/uploads/default/optimized/1X/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c_2_180x180.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS Community</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">ernie</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.community/uploads/default/original/2X/b/b1f5711d8a707703b9f6f844d4e00832fb755ece.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.48: New rlxOS Distro, Wave Terminal, Paru 2.0, Data Recovery in Linux and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8F-loving-foss-weekly">❤️ Loving FOSS Weekly?</h2><p><strong>Share it with your Linux-using friends</strong> and encourage them to subscribe (hint: <a href="https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/">it's here</a>).</p><p>Share the articles in Linux Subreddits and community forums. </p><p><a href="https://itsfoss.com/#/portal/signup">Become a Pro member</a> and support our work 🙏</p><p><strong>Anything else?</strong> Please reply to this email :)</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Change Keyboard Layout in Ubuntu]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's quite easy to have multiple keyboard layouts in Ubuntu and switch between them. Here's how to do that.]]></description><link>https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-change-keyboard/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6566f4bd1efcd0050b38e42f</guid><category><![CDATA[Ubuntu]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Abhishek Prakash]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:18:55 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/change-keyboard-layout-ubuntu.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/change-keyboard-layout-ubuntu.png" alt="Change Keyboard Layout in Ubuntu"><p>When <a href="https://itsfoss.com/install-ubuntu/">you install Ubuntu</a>, you get to choose the keyboard. You may have gone with the default choice of English US and now you want to change it to English UK or India or any other keyboard of your choice.</p><p>The good thing is that you can have multiple keyboard layouts in the same Ubuntu system. This is quite convenient.</p><p>In this tutorial, you'll learn to:</p><ul><li>Add new keyboard layouts in Ubuntu desktop</li><li>Switch between the available keyboards</li><li>Remove Additional keyboards</li><li>Command line method of changing keyboard layout</li></ul><h2 id="step-1-add-new-keyboard-layout">Step 1: Add new keyboard layout</h2><p>To change the keyboard layout, you need to have another keyboard layout enabled on your system first.</p><p>Go to system settings. Press the <a href="https://itsfoss.com/super-key/">Super key</a> in Ubuntu (Windows symboled key) and search settings.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/start-system-settings-ubuntu-1.png" class="kg-image" alt="Change Keyboard Layout in Ubuntu" loading="lazy" width="689" height="236" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/start-system-settings-ubuntu-1.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/start-system-settings-ubuntu-1.png 689w"></figure><p>In the system settings, look for Keyboard in the left sidebar. Once you select that, you should see the option of adding a new keyboard under the <strong>Input Sources </strong>section. Click the + sign.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/adding-new-keyboard-layout-ubuntu-1.png" class="kg-image" alt="Change Keyboard Layout in Ubuntu" loading="lazy" width="969" height="515" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/adding-new-keyboard-layout-ubuntu-1.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/adding-new-keyboard-layout-ubuntu-1.png 969w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Add new keyboard layout</span></figcaption></figure><p>You'll be presented with a few keyboard options but you can get a lot more if you click on the three dots. You can scroll through or search by typing the in here.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-gallery-card kg-width-wide kg-card-hascaption"><div class="kg-gallery-container"><div class="kg-gallery-row"><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/adding-keyboard-layout-1-1.png" width="407" height="417" loading="lazy" alt="Change Keyboard Layout in Ubuntu"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/more-keyboard-layouts.png" width="407" height="463" loading="lazy" alt="Change Keyboard Layout in Ubuntu"></div></div></div><figcaption><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are more keyboard layouts available</span></p></figcaption></figure><p>Click on your desired keyboard. Keep in mind that the selected keyboard layout may have sub-layouts.</p><p>For example, when I click on <strong>English (India)</strong> it shows me a number of English keys from Denmark to Ghana or what not. In here, I chose the <strong>English (India, with rupee)</strong> keyboard. This is the keyboard layout that will be added.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/new-keyboard-layout-added-ubuntu-1.png" class="kg-image" alt="Change Keyboard Layout in Ubuntu" loading="lazy" width="407" height="463"></figure><p>You'll see the newly added keyboard layout under the Input Sources section.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/multiple-keyboards-ubuntu.png" class="kg-image" alt="Change Keyboard Layout in Ubuntu" loading="lazy" width="968" height="560" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/multiple-keyboards-ubuntu.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/multiple-keyboards-ubuntu.png 968w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>This is the same method I used for adding a <a href="https://itsfoss.com/type-indian-languages-ubuntu/">Hindi keyboard in Ubuntu earlier</a>.</p><h2 id="step-2-switching-keyboards">Step 2: Switching keyboards</h2><p>So, you have successfully added another keyboard. But it is not in use. You have to switch between the available input sources.</p><p>There are two ways of doing it. </p><h3 id="method-1-use-superspace-keys-together">Method 1: Use Super+Space keys together</h3><p>The quicker method for switching the keyboards to <a href="https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-shortcuts/">use keyboard shortcuts in Ubuntu</a>. Press the Super key (Windows key) and Space together. It will momentarily show all the enabled keyboard layouts. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/switch-keyboard-layout-using-keyboard-shortcut-in-ubuntu.png" class="kg-image" alt="Change Keyboard Layout in Ubuntu" loading="lazy" width="689" height="236" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/switch-keyboard-layout-using-keyboard-shortcut-in-ubuntu.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/switch-keyboard-layout-using-keyboard-shortcut-in-ubuntu.png 689w"></figure><p>You can press Space key multiple times while holding the Super key to move between the available options.</p><h3 id="method-2-use-mouse-to-switch-keyboards">Method 2: Use mouse to switch keyboards</h3><p>It's not easy to remember all these keyboard shortcuts and that's understandable. </p><p>When you have more than one keyboards enabled on the system, you'll notice that the keyboard name is being displayed in the top right corner of the panel. Click on it and you'll see the option to switch between the layouts or see the selected keyboard layouts.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/switching-keyboard-layout-ubuntu-1.png" class="kg-image" alt="Change Keyboard Layout in Ubuntu" loading="lazy" width="689" height="236" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/switching-keyboard-layout-ubuntu-1.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/switching-keyboard-layout-ubuntu-1.png 689w"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Switch between keyboard layouts</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="bonus-tip-remove-additional-keyboard">Bonus Tip: Remove additional keyboard</h2><p>Not liking multiple keyboards in your system? No worries. You can easily remove them.</p><p>Go to the keyboard settings once again as you saw previously. Click on the three vertical dots symbol next to the keyboard of your choice. You should see the remove option here.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/remove-additional-keyboard-layout-ubuntu-1.png" class="kg-image" alt="Change Keyboard Layout in Ubuntu" loading="lazy" width="973" height="534" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/remove-additional-keyboard-layout-ubuntu-1.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/remove-additional-keyboard-layout-ubuntu-1.png 973w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><h2 id="using-command-line-for-changing-keyboard-layout-not-recommended">Using command line for changing keyboard layout (not recommended)</h2><p>If you are a desktop user, I strongly recommend the graphical method discussed above.</p><p>If you are on a server and you must use some other keyboard layout, you could opt for the command line.</p><p>Now, there are multiple ways to change the keyboard layout in Linux. But for Ubuntu, I prefer the <a href="https://wiki.debian.org/dpkg?ref=itsfoss.com">dpkg</a> way.</p><pre><code>sudo dpkg-reconfigure keyboard-configuration</code></pre><p>Enter your password and you shall see this in your terminal:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/changing-keyboard-layout-ubuntu-command-line.png" class="kg-image" alt="Change Keyboard Layout in Ubuntu" loading="lazy" width="880" height="498" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/changing-keyboard-layout-ubuntu-command-line.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/changing-keyboard-layout-ubuntu-command-line.png 880w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>To navigate in this TUI (terminal user interface), use the arrow keys to move between the available options. <strong>Use the tab key to go to the <OK> or <Cancel> options</strong>. When you are at one of them, press enter to confirm your choice.</p><p>Go with the country of your choice and then you'll have the option to choose the keyboard layout.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-gallery-card kg-width-wide"><div class="kg-gallery-container"><div class="kg-gallery-row"><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/adding-keyboard-ubuntu-command-line-1.png" width="880" height="498" loading="lazy" alt="Change Keyboard Layout in Ubuntu" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/adding-keyboard-ubuntu-command-line-1.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/adding-keyboard-ubuntu-command-line-1.png 880w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/adding-keyboard-ubuntu-command-line-2.png" width="880" height="498" loading="lazy" alt="Change Keyboard Layout in Ubuntu" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/adding-keyboard-ubuntu-command-line-2.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/adding-keyboard-ubuntu-command-line-2.png 880w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div></div></div></figure><p>When you have added the additional keyboard, you'll be asked to assign a keyboard shortcut to switch between them.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/keyboard-switch-option.png" class="kg-image" alt="Change Keyboard Layout in Ubuntu" loading="lazy" width="880" height="498" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/keyboard-switch-option.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/keyboard-switch-option.png 880w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>You may also go and make the new keyboard the default and the only layout in the system. Though this could be risky if you do it between languages that are not similar. I mean if you use English US keyboard (physical) and you switch the layout to Hungarian, you won't have all the keys available.</p><p>You'll be seeing several screens afterward.</p><p>If you are not happy with the new keyboard layout, you can type the same command again and then reconfigure the layout.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals along with your regular dose of Linux learning.]]></description><link>https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-23-47/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">655c40a81efcd0050b3839b3</guid><category><![CDATA[Newsletter ✉️]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Abhishek Prakash]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 04:28:05 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/foss-weekly-23-48.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/foss-weekly-23-48.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"><p>Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family (if you celebrate it) 🦃</p><p>While Thanksgiving is primarily a US tradition, Black Friday has become a global event with various deals and discounts being offered. </p><p>Each year, I look on the internet for <a href="https://itsfoss.com/black-friday-deals/">Black Friday offers</a> that should interest Linux users and collect them on a <a href="https://itsfoss.com/black-friday-deals/">single page</a>.</p><p><strong><em>If interested</em></strong>, go through it and see if you find something worth spending (and saving) some money on.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/black-friday-deals/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Black Friday Deals for Linux Users</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">’Tis the season for sale. Enjoy saving money in the Black Friday deals.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/black-friday-deals.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"></div></a></figure><p><strong>💬 Let's see what you get in this edition of FOSS Weekly:</strong></p><ul><li>Xiaomi embraces open-source</li><li>Flatpak tips</li><li>Tips and tweaks for Joplin notes</li><li>Open source password managers</li><li>Two interesting projects</li><li>And other Linux news, videos, Puzzles and, of course, memes!</li></ul><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%93%B0-linux-news">📰 Linux news</h2><ul><li>Xiaomi is <a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/xiaomi-vela-open-source/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">open-sourcing</a> their Vela IoT platform.</li><li>HandBrake 1.7 has been released with <a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/handbrake-1-7-release/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">AV1 enhancements</a>.</li><li>EndeavourOS 'Galileo' is here, <a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/endeavouros-galileo/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">drops Xfce</a> in favor of KDE Plasma.</li></ul><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://news.itsfoss.com/youtube-firefox/?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">So, Google Wants Firefox Users to Have a Poor YouTube Experience?</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">YouTube loads up slower on Firefox, just because Google wants it to or not?</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS News</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Ankush Das</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/youtube-poor-experience-for-firefox.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%8C%90-follow-us-on-google-news">🌐 Follow us on Google News</h2><p>By the way, if you use Google, <a href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAiENHoh-T8yP9Q8Qywor2dwGkqFAgKIhDR6Ifk_Mj_UPEMsKK9ncBp?ref=itsfoss.com">follow It's FOSS on Google News</a> to get trusted It's FOSS content before other websites in Google search.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAiENHoh-T8yP9Q8Qywor2dwGkqFAgKIhDR6Ifk_Mj_UPEMsKK9ncBp?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">It’s FOSS - Google News</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Read full articles from It’s FOSS and explore endless topics, magazines and more on your phone or tablet with Google News.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://ssl.gstatic.com/gnews/logo/google_news_192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Google News</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8BtTTnoAEYry0KuwC0nPq5U_GERPzo_DTNxmR3FEzmJQxtUaUndM6ydGtZSnIorEoCSILMmf9g=rj-c-w300-h300-l95-c0xffffff" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%A7%A0-what-we%E2%80%99re-thinking-about">🧠 What we’re thinking about</h2><p>This seems like a motivating news until the VCs start cutting down on the openness.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/20/appflowy-open-source-notion-alternative/?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Open source Notion alternative AppFlowy gets big-name backers and lands on the cloud | TechCrunch</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">AppFlowy is taking on Notion with an open source approach virtual workspace platform, with backing from a who’s who of investors.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cropped-cropped-favicon-gradient.png?w=192" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">TechCrunch</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Paul Sawers</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Featz.png?resize=1200,852" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%A7%AE-linux-tips-tutorials-and-more">🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More</h2><p>Master Joplin with our handy list of tips and tweaks</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/joplin-tips/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Mastering Joplin Notes: Tips and Tweaks</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Joplin is an awesome open source note taking application. Here’s how you can make the best of it.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Sreenath</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/joplin-tips-and-tricks.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"></div></a></figure><p>And some tools and tips on better managing Flatpak applications</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/flatpak-tips-tweaks/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">7 Tips and Tools to Enhance Your Flatpak Experience in Linux</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">If you love using Flatpak applications, here are a few tips, tools, and tweaks to make your Flatpak experience better and smoother.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/07/enhance-flatpak-experience-in-linux.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"></div></a></figure><p>I am still using Arch Linux and discovering new problems and writing about them</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/bluetooth-arch-linux/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Enabling Bluetooth on Arch Linux</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Bluetooth not working on Arch Linux? Here’s what worked for me along with a few additional tips on troubleshooting Bluetooth issue on Arch.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/enable-bluetooth-arch-linux.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"></div></a></figure><p>For your privacy needs</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/open-source-password-managers/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">8 Open Source Password Managers to Enhance Your Privacy Game</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Secure your credentials with some of the best open-source password managers.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Ankush Das</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/opensource-password-managers.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%93%B9-what-we-are-watching">📹 What we are watching</h2><p>A self-snoozing clock made with Raspberry Pi? Well, not the only useless thing I watched this week 🤷</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QDay7b_1aVY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="Introducing the Self Snoozing Alarm Clock"></iframe></figure><hr><h2 id="%E2%9C%A8-application-highlights">✨ Application highlights</h2><p>Here's a personal finance app that can be self-hosted!</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://news.itsfoss.com/actual-finance-app/?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Actual: An Open-Source Privacy-Friendly Personal Finance App</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">A fairly new open-source finance app with privacy in mind.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS News</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Sourav Rudra</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/actual-is-now-open-source.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"></div></a></figure><p>Can I interest you in an open-source remake of the 2009 era RuneScape?</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://2009scape.org/?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">2009Scape - A free & open-source remake of 2009 era RuneScape</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">2009Scape - Play Runescape from 2009. Multiplayer and free forever.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://2009scape.org/favicon.ico" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">2009Scape</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://2009scape.org/site/2009scape-resources/img/buttons/btn-forums2.webp" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%A7%A9-new-quizzes">🧩 New quizzes</h2><p>Fedora fan? How about a quick trivia quiz?</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/quiz/fedora-trivia-quiz/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Fedora Trivia Quiz</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">An enjoyable trivia quiz about Fedora Linux.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/fedora-trivia-quiz-1.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"></div></a></figure><p>It's FOSS Plus users can play this crossword-like puzzle focused on Arch-based distros.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/puzzle/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Puzzle of the Week: Acrostic #3: Arch-based distros</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Exercise those ‘little gray cells’ of yours and solve this puzzle.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/puzzle-of-the-week.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%92%A1-quick-handy-tip">💡 Quick handy tip</h2><p>A handy KDE Plasma Tip!</p><p>If you have a mouse with additional buttons, you can assign buttons for desktop tasks like Application Launcher, Switch Desktop etc.</p><p>For this, right-click on the desktop and select “Configure Desktop and Wallpaper”. Now, go to Mouse Actions.</p><p>Here, click on the “Add Action” button and inside the “Input Here” button, click the key on your mouse that you want to use.</p><p>Now, select the desired action from the dropdown menu and click “Apply”.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/Desktop-mouse-actions-in-KDE.png" class="kg-image" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More" loading="lazy" width="1337" height="663" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/Desktop-mouse-actions-in-KDE.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/11/Desktop-mouse-actions-in-KDE.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/Desktop-mouse-actions-in-KDE.png 1337w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%A4%A3-meme-of-the-week">🤣 Meme of the week</h2><p>What is Windows? The ones attached to the walls of my home?</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/Someone_Will_you_ever_go_back_to_Windows.png" class="kg-image" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More" loading="lazy" width="1080" height="1080" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/Someone_Will_you_ever_go_back_to_Windows.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/11/Someone_Will_you_ever_go_back_to_Windows.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/Someone_Will_you_ever_go_back_to_Windows.png 1080w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%97%93%EF%B8%8F-tech-trivia">🗓️ Tech Trivia</h2><p>The GIMP project turned 28 on 21st November. It's interesting to see how old some of the popular open source software are.</p><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%A7%91%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%A4%9D%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%A7%91-fossverse-corner">🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse corner</h2><p>In this thread, FOSSers discuss what they do on their Linux systems apart from gaming.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.community/t/what-do-you-do-with-your-linux-box-instead-of-gaming/11046?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">What do you do with your Linux box instead of gaming?</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Gaming is not Linux’ particular strong suit. Even though it’s improving these days, it’s not what Linux is known for. So, I’m wondering what do you people do with your Linux desktop installs? Do you program? Maintain your servers? Write stories? Compose music? Work on distributions? Or are you jus…</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.community/uploads/default/optimized/1X/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c_2_180x180.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS Community</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">xahodo</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.community/uploads/default/original/1X/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.47: Password Managers, Joplin and Flatpak Tips, Black Friday and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8F-loving-foss-weekly">❤️ Loving FOSS Weekly?</h2><p><strong>Share it with your Linux-using friends</strong> and encourage them to subscribe (hint: <a href="https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/">it's here</a>).</p><p>Share the articles in Linux Subreddits and community forums. </p><p><a href="https://itsfoss.com/#/portal/signup">Become a Pro member</a> and support our work 🙏</p><p><strong>Anything else?</strong> Please reply to this email :)</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Open Source Password Managers to Enhance Your Privacy Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Secure your credentials with some of the best open-source password managers.]]></description><link>https://itsfoss.com/open-source-password-managers/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">655ae80c1efcd0050b38362f</guid><category><![CDATA[Software Recommendation]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ankush Das]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 04:30:42 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/opensource-password-managers.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/opensource-password-managers.png" alt="8 Open Source Password Managers to Enhance Your Privacy Game"><p>Password manager is an incredibly helpful utility, and there's no shortage of options when finding one.</p><p>Your smartphone manufacturer offers one, the browser offers another, antivirus applications include one, and then there are other third-party offerings. You can choose to use any password manager of your choice as per your convenience.</p><p>But, what if you prefer open-source password managers? Should you give them a try over proprietary ones? What are the options you have?</p><p>Here, let me highlight all the essentials.</p><h2 id="why-should-you-pick-an-open-source-password-manager">Why Should You Pick an Open-Source Password Manager?</h2><p>A password manager is a critical utility which stores sensitive data, including:</p><ul><li>Account credentials</li><li>Secure notes</li><li>Recovery codes</li><li>2FA tokens (in some cases)</li></ul><p>So, it is important to use a password manager offering the best privacy and security.</p><p>And, with an open-source option, you get better transparency and more people to work together to keep the password manager secure.</p><p>Sure, if you want to contribute, review, and improve the password manager, you need a bit of technical skills. But, even if you do not have the time to do anything, the community of users and other developers will try to verify the claims by the company.</p><p>That is the advantage you get with an open-source password manager.</p><p>With a proprietary solution, you will have to trust the company, and will have no other way to verify the claims from your side.</p><p>Considering the benefits of choosing an open-source tool for security, I have picked some of the most loved password managers for all kinds of users.</p><h2 id="1-keepass">1. KeePass</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/keepass-windows.png" class="kg-image" alt="8 Open Source Password Managers to Enhance Your Privacy Game" loading="lazy" width="615" height="470" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/keepass-windows.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/keepass-windows.png 615w"></figure><p><a href="https://keepass.info/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">KeePass</a> is an impressive open-source password manager for Windows users. You can try <a href="https://itsfoss.com/use-windows-applications-linux/" rel="noreferrer">running the Windows app on Linux using Wine</a>.</p><p>It is a local-only password manager where you store all your passwords in one database. The database is encrypted and protected with a master key that you set (do not forget it).</p><p>Of course, you can decide to sync the database file on any cloud storage of your choice (only if you require it). Otherwise, it is more secure to have your data on your system than on the cloud.</p><p>You can pick to install KeePass or use the portable version through a USB stick. It features many useful functionalities like adding attachments, sorting, the ability to import and export, and many more.</p><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Local-only</li><li>Portable version available</li><li>Import/export supported</li><li>Password organization through groups/sorting</li><li>Plugins to enhance feature set</li></ul><h2 id="2-bitwarden">2. Bitwarden</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/bitwarden-extension-ui.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="8 Open Source Password Managers to Enhance Your Privacy Game" loading="lazy" width="820" height="853" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/bitwarden-extension-ui.jpg 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/bitwarden-extension-ui.jpg 820w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p><a href="https://bitwarden.com/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">Bitwarden</a> is a flexible password manager available cross-platform, including desktop apps and browser extensions. Unlike KeePass, it relies on the cloud to encrypt and store passwords, which makes it convenient to sync data between various devices.</p><p>It packs in every essential feature you might need with a password manager, and all of it for an affordable subscription plan for personal users. </p><p>You get a simpler user interface with a plethora of features to utilize.</p><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Browser extensions and desktop apps</li><li>Mobile apps</li><li>Self-host or Cloud-based</li><li>CLI access</li><li>Emergency access for premium users</li><li>Affordable pricing</li><li>Import/Export support</li><li>Bitwarden Send to securely share text/notes</li></ul><h2 id="3-proton-pass">3. Proton Pass</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/proton-pass-ui-1.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="8 Open Source Password Managers to Enhance Your Privacy Game" loading="lazy" width="822" height="602" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/proton-pass-ui-1.jpg 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/proton-pass-ui-1.jpg 822w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p><a href="https://proton.me/pass?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">Proton Pass</a> is one of the excellent offerings by the privacy-focused company Proton.</p><p>If you are fond of using Proton Mail, Proton VPN, and want to use services from a single company that you trust, Proton Pass should be a convenient option.</p><p>You can install the browser extensions to start using Proton Pass. At the time of writing this, it does not support any desktop apps. </p><p>In addition to all the essential features, you get the ability to use email aliases from within the password manager. Proton Pass sounds like a versatile open-source privacy tool. We also have an in-depth <a href="https://itsfoss.com/bitwarden-vs-proton-pass/" rel="noreferrer">comparison between Proton Pass and Bitwarden</a>.</p><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Browser extensions available</li><li>Cloud-based</li><li>Mobile apps</li><li>Convenient option as part of Proton's family of tools</li><li>Email aliases</li><li>Import/Export support</li></ul><p><strong>Suggested Read 📖</strong></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/bitwarden-vs-proton-pass/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Bitwarden vs. Proton Pass: What’s The Best Password Manager?</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">What is your favorite open-source password manager?</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="8 Open Source Password Managers to Enhance Your Privacy Game"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Ankush Das</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/biwarden-vs-protonpass-ft.png" alt="8 Open Source Password Managers to Enhance Your Privacy Game"></div></a></figure><h2 id="4-keepassxc">4. KeePassXC</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/keepassxc.png" class="kg-image" alt="8 Open Source Password Managers to Enhance Your Privacy Game" loading="lazy" width="1758" height="1284" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/keepassxc.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/11/keepassxc.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/11/keepassxc.png 1600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/keepassxc.png 1758w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>If you like what KeePass has to offer, and require native Linux support, <a href="https://keepassxc.org/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">KeePassXC</a> is a good pick.</p><p>You get cross-platform support and browser extension support without relying on a plugin.</p><p>Overall, KeePassXC can be a modernized alternative to the original KeePass, with some refinements to the user experience.</p><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Offline-only</li><li>A modern alternative to KeePass</li><li>Native Linux and macOS support</li><li>Import/Export support</li></ul><h2 id="5-passbolt">5. Passbolt </h2><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XD3lZFyniCE?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="Meet Passbolt: The Open Source Password Manager For Collaboration"></iframe></figure><p><a href="https://www.passbolt.com/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">Passbolt</a> is an open-source password manager for business users (or teams).</p><p>Unlike other options, it is not fit for personal use. You can choose to self-host it, or opt for its cloud hosted version, with a subscription that suits your requirements.</p><p>While it offers the essentials with its community edition, you unlock more features with its subscription plans.</p><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Tailored for businesses and teams</li><li>Self-host or Cloud-based</li><li>CLI access</li></ul><h2 id="6-buttercup">6. Buttercup</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/buttercup.png" class="kg-image" alt="8 Open Source Password Managers to Enhance Your Privacy Game" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="843" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/buttercup.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/11/buttercup.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/buttercup.png 1200w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p><a href="https://buttercup.pw/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">Buttercup</a> is another local-first password manager available for macOS, Linux, and Windows.</p><p>If you do not want cloud syncing but looking for a different user experience to KeePass, Buttercup is a nice alternative.</p><p>It is a minimal open-source password manager with cross-platform support, and mobile apps.</p><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Offline-only</li><li>Easy to use</li><li>Cross-platform</li><li>Modern and minimal user interface</li><li>Extension support</li></ul><h2 id="7-kwalletmanager">7. KWalletManager</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/kde-wallet.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="8 Open Source Password Managers to Enhance Your Privacy Game" loading="lazy" width="815" height="582" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/kde-wallet.jpg 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/kde-wallet.jpg 815w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p><a href="https://apps.kde.org/kwalletmanager5/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">KWalletManager</a> is a <a href="https://itsfoss.com/password-managers-linux/">Linux-specific password manager</a> that encrypts and stores all your credentials.</p><p>While it works on any desktop environment, it should integrate well with other applications better with a KDE-powered Linux distribution on your system.</p><p>If you were looking for a tool to integrate with applications, save/autofill passwords from within the Linux system, KWalletManager is an impressive pick. In some cases, it will be pre-installed with the Linux distribution. You would have to <a href="https://itsfoss.com/disable-kde-wallet/" rel="noreferrer">disable the KDE wallet</a> if you do not need it.</p><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Offline-only</li><li>Simple and easy to use</li><li>Tailored for Linux</li></ul><h2 id="8-passwords-and-secrets-aka-seahorse-by-gnome">8. Passwords and Secrets (a.k.a. Seahorse by GNOME)</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/passwords-secrets.png" class="kg-image" alt="8 Open Source Password Managers to Enhance Your Privacy Game" loading="lazy" width="955" height="575" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/passwords-secrets.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/passwords-secrets.png 955w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Seahorse is a utility developed by GNOME to store passwords and manage encryption keys. Similar to KWallet, it is a Linux-specific application which comes pre-installed with Ubuntu and some other distributions.</p><p>It is not your traditional password manager but more, and all of that in a simple user interface. </p><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Offline-only</li><li>Tailored for Linux</li><li>Manager encryption keys and passwords</li></ul><h2 id="wrapping-up">Wrapping Up</h2><p>No matter the pick, you get all the essentials in every password manager. So, you need to focus on the specifics like the ability to self-host, emergency sharing access, and feature-set for the pricing plan to decide.</p><p>Proton Pass should be a good browser-focused password manager, while KeePass and its modern fork are perfect offline utilities. Bitwarden is an all-in-one solution. Finally, Buttercup and Passbolt are unique choices for users who want a minimal experience or features for collaboration.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Super Key in Linux?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get familiar with the super (or is it meta) key in Linux in this chapter of the Jargon Buster series.]]></description><link>https://itsfoss.com/super-key/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65561b7b2b5d982cd71c5408</guid><category><![CDATA[Jargon Buster]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sagar Sharma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 05:55:41 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/what-is-super-key-in-ubuntu.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/what-is-super-key-in-ubuntu.png" alt="What is Super Key in Linux?"><p>While reading Linux tutorials on the internet, you'd come across the term 'super key' and if you are a beginner to Linux, it may confuse you.</p><p>In simplest terms, if your computer came pre-installed with Windows, then the Windows key (with the Windows logo) is your super key.</p><p>Whereas if you have an Apple computer, you have to press the command key with the ⌘ symbol as your super key.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/keyboard-linux.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="What is Super Key in Linux?" loading="lazy" width="2000" height="1500" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/keyboard-linux.jpg 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/11/keyboard-linux.jpg 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/11/keyboard-linux.jpg 1600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w2400/2023/11/keyboard-linux.jpg 2400w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">That's your super key (or meta key)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Pretty simple. Right? </p><p>But what was the reason behind naming it super key? I mean there has to be some interesting story behind it. </p><p>So let's press the super key all together to uncover more details. </p><h2 id="the-idea-behind-the-super-key">The idea behind the super key </h2><p>It was introduced in The "space-cadet" keyboard, designed in 1978 at MIT for the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisp_machine?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">Lips machine</a>, and mainly introduced to emulate the meta key.</p><p>The meta key was a crucial part of the Emacs editor but the modern keyboards of that time did not ship with a physical meta key and it was often emulated using different key bindings.</p><p>The introduction of a super key solved this issue by giving a physical super key.</p><p>Fast-forward to 1994 when the Windows key appeared for the first time on the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_ergonomic_keyboards?ref=itsfoss.com#Natural_Keyboard" rel="noreferrer">Microsoft Natural keyboard</a> which was used to quickly open the start menu and from 1996, it became common practice to map the meta key on the Windows key. </p><h2 id="common-use-cases-of-the-super-key">Common use cases of the super key</h2><p>When you press the super key on the Ubuntu desktop, it displays the activities overview, which gives you a peek into what is going on in every window:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/Get-activities-overview-in-Ubuntu-by-pressing-the-super-key.png" class="kg-image" alt="What is Super Key in Linux?" loading="lazy" width="1939" height="1099" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/Get-activities-overview-in-Ubuntu-by-pressing-the-super-key.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/11/Get-activities-overview-in-Ubuntu-by-pressing-the-super-key.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/11/Get-activities-overview-in-Ubuntu-by-pressing-the-super-key.png 1600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/Get-activities-overview-in-Ubuntu-by-pressing-the-super-key.png 1939w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Get activities overview in Ubuntu by pressing the super key</span></figcaption></figure><p>But you can do a lot more than just have a glimpse of ongoing activities.</p><p>For example, you can press Super and Tab together to bring the application switcher and switch between running apps.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/App-Switch.png" class="kg-image" alt="What is Super Key in Linux?" loading="lazy"></figure><p>Here are some shortcuts that utilize the Super key (tested in Ubuntu 23.10):</p><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">📋</div><div class="kg-callout-text">If you are using a distro based on Ubuntu, then some shortcuts may not work as described as the distro maintained may have allocated that shortcut for a different task.</div></div>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Shortcut</th>
<th>Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Super</td>
<td>Open Activities Overview</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Super + Tab</td>
<td>Switch between open applications</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Super + D</td>
<td>Show desktop (minimize all windows)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Super + A</td>
<td>Open Applications menu</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Super + S</td>
<td>Show quick settings</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Super + Left Arrow</td>
<td>Snap the active window to the left half of the screen</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Super + Right Arrow</td>
<td>Snap the active window to the right half of the screen</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Super + Up Arrow</td>
<td>Maximize active window</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Super + Down Arrow</td>
<td>Un-maximize active window</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Super + L</td>
<td>Lock screen</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<p>Pretty handy. Right?</p><h2 id="improve-productivity-with-shortcuts">Improve productivity with shortcuts </h2><p>New to Ubuntu? Here are some helpful shortcuts for Ubuntu users:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-shortcuts/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">13 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Ubuntu User Should Know</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Knowing keyboard shortcuts increase your productivity. Here are some useful Ubuntu shortcut keys that will help you use Ubuntu like a pro.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="What is Super Key in Linux?"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2018/09/ubuntu-keyboard-shortcuts.jpeg" alt="What is Super Key in Linux?"></div></a></figure><p>If you are getting started with a terminal, I'd recommend you learn <a href="https://itsfoss.com/linux-terminal-shortcuts/" rel="noreferrer">basic terminal shortcuts for Linux terminals</a>:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/linux-terminal-shortcuts/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">21 Useful Linux Terminal Shortcuts Pro Users Love</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Become more efficient in the Linux terminal by mastering these super useful keyboard shortcuts.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="What is Super Key in Linux?"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Sagar Sharma</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/09/linux-terminal-shortcuts.png" alt="What is Super Key in Linux?"></div></a></figure><p>I hope that it was a superbly informative super article ;)</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[LibreOffice Alternatives for Linux]]></title><description><![CDATA[LibreOffice is awesome but if you are still looking for some other office, here are some options.]]></description><link>https://itsfoss.com/libreoffice-alternatives-linux/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">655463522b5d982cd71bd64c</guid><category><![CDATA[Alternatives]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ankush Das]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Nov 2023 05:21:50 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/libreoffice-alternatives.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/libreoffice-alternatives.png" alt="LibreOffice Alternatives for Linux"><p>LibreOffice is a fantastic open-source document suite. It comes pre-installed on many Linux distributions and should suffice for most users.</p><p>However, some may not like its user interface and feature set. Some users may want to try other options to see if they offer better Microsoft Office document compatibility.</p><p>Whatever the reason, the good news is that we have a couple of good LibreOffice alternatives that you can explore.</p><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-yellow"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">✋</div><div class="kg-callout-text"><b><strong style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Non-FOSS Warning!</strong></b> Some of the applications mentioned here are not open source. They have been included in the context of Linux usage.</div></div><h2 id="1-onlyoffice">1. ONLYOFFICE</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gu9dvR4tDYk?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="ONLYOFFICE Docs 7.5: Discovering new features [webinar]"></iframe></figure><p><a href="https://www.onlyoffice.com/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">ONLYOFFICE</a> is an impressive document suite with various editions catering to all kinds of users.</p><p>It is popular for offering better compatibility with Microsoft Office documents when compared to other document programs. The feature set may not be as big as LibreOffice, but in terms of its user experience and compatibility, it can be the better option.</p><p>You can use its <a href="https://www.onlyoffice.com/en/desktop.aspx?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">desktop editors</a> for free on Linux and other platforms. You can also choose to self-host the community edition and utilize it as an online editor. However, it does come with a restriction for simultaneous connections/users.</p><p>Considering you can find the <a href="https://github.com/ONLYOFFICE?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">source code on GitHub</a>, it acts as a <strong>source-available solution</strong>, if not entirely FOSS for personal use.</p><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Modern User Experience</strong></li><li><strong>Better Microsoft Office Compatibility</strong></li><li><strong>Online Editor (self-host or enterprise options)</strong></li><li><strong>Cross-platform</strong></li></ul><h2 id="2-apache-openoffice">2. Apache OpenOffice</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/openoffice-writer.png" class="kg-image" alt="LibreOffice Alternatives for Linux" loading="lazy" width="2000" height="1353" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/openoffice-writer.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/11/openoffice-writer.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/11/openoffice-writer.png 1600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/openoffice-writer.png 2102w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p><a href="https://www.openoffice.org/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">Apache OpenOffice</a> is what LibreOffice was forked from.</p><p>Sure, OpenOffice is not as feature-rich as LibreOffice. However, for users looking for an older/familiar user interface, and a more stable experience for basic requirements, OpenOffice is a good pick.</p><p>OpenOffice is not as actively maintained as LibreOffice, but you can expect releases yearly/bi-annually. Not to forget, you can easily <a href="https://itsfoss.com/install-openoffice-ubuntu-linux/" rel="noreferrer">install Apache OpenOffice</a> as well.</p><p>We have a detailed <a href="https://itsfoss.com/libreoffice-vs-openoffice/" rel="noreferrer">comparison between LibreOffice and OpenOffice</a> document suites to help you decide.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/libreoffice-vs-openoffice/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">LibreOffice vs OpenOffice: What’s the Difference?</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">A comparison of two of the most popular open source office software. Learn the similarities and differences between LibreOffice and OpenOffice.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="LibreOffice Alternatives for Linux"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Ankush Das</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/07/libreoffice-vs-openoffice.jpg" alt="LibreOffice Alternatives for Linux"></div></a></figure><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Old-school user interface</strong></li><li><strong>It can prove to be more stable for certain users</strong></li><li><strong>Cross-platform</strong></li></ul><h2 id="3-cryptpad">3. CryptPad</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/cryptpad-rich-text.png" class="kg-image" alt="LibreOffice Alternatives for Linux" loading="lazy" width="1875" height="865" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/cryptpad-rich-text.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/11/cryptpad-rich-text.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/11/cryptpad-rich-text.png 1600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/cryptpad-rich-text.png 1875w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p><a href="https://cryptpad.org/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">CryptPad</a> is an online-only open-source collaboration suite that can act as an alternative to LibreOffice for basic needs. They are also improving on supporting documents/presentations like Google Docs. </p><p>You can add rich text documents, spreadsheets, and more with CryptPad. However, they are working on supporting more full-fledged documents like Google Docs at the time of writing this. When you read this or give it a try, it could have improved already.</p><p>If you require an end-to-end document suite with not-so-fancy features, CryptPad can be an excellent pick.</p><p>You can use the official hosted instance, public instances, or self-host it.</p><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>End-to-end encryption</strong></li><li><strong>Real-time collaboration</strong></li><li><strong>Secure cloud storage (optional)</strong></li><li><strong>Self-host or hosted</strong></li></ul><h2 id="4-softmaker-freeoffice-non-foss">4. SoftMaker FreeOffice (Non FOSS)</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/freeoffice-textmaker.png" class="kg-image" alt="LibreOffice Alternatives for Linux" loading="lazy" width="1460" height="865" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/freeoffice-textmaker.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/11/freeoffice-textmaker.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/freeoffice-textmaker.png 1460w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>SoftMaker's <a href="https://www.freeoffice.com/en/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">FreeOffice</a> is a proprietary document suite available for Linux and other platforms.</p><p>It is known for its Microsoft Office-like user interface and good compatibility with Microsoft Office files. </p><p>Unlike OpenOffice, SoftMaker's FreeOffice edition gets more updates and can be a good choice when compared to LibreOffice. If you like its free offering and want professional support and unlock more features, you can opt for its premium edition.</p><p>Refer to our in-depth <a href="https://itsfoss.com/libreoffice-vs-freeoffice/" rel="noreferrer">comparison between LibreOffice and FreeOffice</a> for more insights:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/libreoffice-vs-freeoffice/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">LibreOffice vs FreeOffice: Comparing Popular Office Suites</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">LibreOffice and FreeOffice are two popular choices when it comes to a free alternative to Microsoft Office. Here’s how these two office suites are similar and different.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="LibreOffice Alternatives for Linux"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Ankush Das</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/12/freeoffice-vs-libreoffice.png" alt="LibreOffice Alternatives for Linux"></div></a></figure><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Microsoft Office-like UI</strong></li><li><strong>Good Microsoft Office file format compatibility</strong></li><li><strong>Optional premium with more features and professional support</strong></li><li><strong>Cross-platform</strong></li></ul><h2 id="5-wps-office-non-foss">5. WPS Office (Non FOSS)</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/wps-office-linux.png" class="kg-image" alt="LibreOffice Alternatives for Linux" loading="lazy" width="1647" height="946" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/wps-office-linux.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/11/wps-office-linux.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/11/wps-office-linux.png 1600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/wps-office-linux.png 1647w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>WPS Office is a popular name for Windows users that is also available for Linux.</p><p>It is a proprietary program with sleek mobile apps available for both Android and iOS. Some may not prefer it because its developer being a Chinese software company, but it offers a nice user interface and good Microsoft Office compatibility.</p><p>You can consider it as the "<strong>Deepin</strong>" of document suites, which is one of the <a href="https://itsfoss.com/beautiful-linux-distributions/" rel="noreferrer">most beautiful Linux distributions</a> out there. It offers a pretty user experience and is free to use.</p><p>As a free option, its convenient availability across platforms makes it an interesting choice over LibreOffice.</p><p>To unlock PDF editing features, cloud storage, professional support, and get rid of advertisements, you can opt for its PRO version.</p><p><strong>Highlights</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Beautiful user interface</strong></li><li><strong>Mobile app support</strong></li><li><strong>Good Microsoft Office file format compatibility</strong></li><li><strong>Optional pro version with more features</strong></li><li><strong>Cross-platform</strong></li></ul><h2 id="6-calligra">6. Calligra</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/calligra-words.png" class="kg-image" alt="LibreOffice Alternatives for Linux" loading="lazy" width="1683" height="1022" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/calligra-words.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/11/calligra-words.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/11/calligra-words.png 1600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/calligra-words.png 1683w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p><a href="https://calligra.org/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">Calligra</a> is an office suite by KDE. It may not be as feature-rich as LibreOffice, but it is a simpler alternative.</p><p>Whether you use a KDE-based distro or not, it should work fine on your Linux distribution. I tested it on my Fedora system for the screenshot above.</p><p>You will find all the programs (like Calligra Words and Calligra Sheets) in the default repositories on most Linux distributions. It also includes programs like Calligra Plan for project management and Stage for presentations.</p><p>While it may not have big releases frequently, it is actively maintained by a few contributors, as per its <a href="https://invent.kde.org/office/calligra?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">GitLab page</a>. If you like the project, you might want to help them in any way.</p><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Simple to use</strong></li><li><strong>Something different from the usual</strong></li><li><strong>Supports Microsoft Office file formats</strong></li><li><strong>Linux-only</strong></li></ul><h2 id="wrapping-up">Wrapping Up</h2><p>Even though none of the options could entirely replace LibreOffice, they bring in various benefits over LibreOffice.</p><p>Some can give you a better or simpler user experience, while others can work nicer with Microsoft Office file formats. </p><p>I leave it up to you to try the options that you like and see if it fits your need.</p><p><em>💬 What would you pick as a LibreOffice alternative? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enabling Bluetooth on Arch Linux]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bluetooth not working on Arch Linux? Here's what worked for me along with a few additional tips on troubleshooting Bluetooth issue on Arch.]]></description><link>https://itsfoss.com/bluetooth-arch-linux/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65570e122b5d982cd71c629d</guid><category><![CDATA[Troubleshoot 🔬]]></category><category><![CDATA[Arch Linux]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Abhishek Prakash]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2023 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/enable-bluetooth-arch-linux.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/enable-bluetooth-arch-linux.png" alt="Enabling Bluetooth on Arch Linux"><p>So, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WksxVLrALhg&ref=itsfoss.com">I installed Arch Linux quite easily</a> thanks to the archinstall script.</p><p>After I started using it and exploring it, I tried using my Bluetooth headphones only to notice that the Bluetooth was not working.</p><p>I could see the Bluetooth option but I just could not enable it. 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<figcaption><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bluetooth turn on button not working</span></p></figcaption>
</figure><p>Here's what I did and what worked for me.</p><h2 id="ensure-that-bluetooth-service-is-running">Ensure that Bluetooth service is running</h2><p>If the service is not running, Bluetooth won't be turned on and you won't be able to connect to it.</p><p>Check the status of the Bluetooth service and see if it is running or not.</p><pre><code>systemctl status bluetooth</code></pre><p>It gave me the following output:</p><pre><code>[abhishek@itsfoss ~]$ systemctl status bluetooth
○ bluetooth.service - Bluetooth service
Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/bluetooth.service; disabled; preset: disabled)
Active: inactive (dead)
Docs: man:bluetoothd(8)
</code></pre><p>As you can see, the <code>bluetooth</code> service is inactive. It is not running. And the state is disabled. </p><p>It means that Bluetooth daemon is not running at present and it is also not set to start automatically on each boot.</p><p>That made things easier for me. I have identified the root cause in the first attempt. That doesn't happen frequently with Arch Linux.</p><p>Start the Bluetooth daemon with:</p><pre><code>sudo systemctl start bluetooth</code></pre><p>Make the Bluetooth service run automatically when the system starts:</p><pre><code>systemctl enable bluetooth</code></pre><p>It should show the following output:</p><pre><code>[abhishek@itsfoss ~]$ systemctl enable bluetooth
Created symlink /etc/systemd/system/dbus-org.bluez.service → /usr/lib/systemd/system/bluetooth.service.
Created symlink /etc/systemd/system/bluetooth.target.wants/bluetooth.service → /usr/lib/systemd/system/bluetooth.service.</code></pre><p>Now, the Bluetooth was enabled and it was evident in the system settings:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/bluetooth-working-arch-linux.png" class="kg-image" alt="Enabling Bluetooth on Arch Linux" loading="lazy" width="978" height="334" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/bluetooth-working-arch-linux.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/bluetooth-working-arch-linux.png 978w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><h2 id="tip-on-connecting-to-a-bluetooth-device">Tip on connecting to a Bluetooth device</h2><p>You probably already know that you should put your Bluetooth device in pairing mode first. That's critical.</p><p>Afterward, you can try toggling the Bluetooth button off and on again so that it searches for available devices.</p><p>If it immediately doesn't show, you may click on some other system settings and come back to Bluetooth again. It worked for me several times in the past, don't ask why.</p><h2 id="other-troubleshooting-tips">Other troubleshooting tips</h2><p>Here are a few more tips on fixing the Bluetooth connection issue in Arch Linux:</p><h3 id="ensure-no-blockage">Ensure no blockage</h3><p>Ensure that Bluetooth is not being blocked:</p><pre><code>rfkill list</code></pre><p>Check the output:</p><pre><code>[abhishek@itsfoss ~]$ rfkill list
0: hci0: Bluetooth
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no
1: phy0: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no</code></pre><p>If you see Bluetooth being blocked, unblock it with:</p><pre><code>rfkill unblock bluetooth</code></pre><h3 id="pipewire-vs-pulseaudio">Pipewire vs Pulseaudio</h3><p>In some cases, Pipewire and Pulseaudio can spoil the game if you experimented with them in the past.</p><p>If you are using Pipewire, ensure that you have pipewire-pulse installed:</p><pre><code> sudo pacman -Syu pipewire-pulse</code></pre><p>If you are using Pulseaudio, <code>bluez</code> and <code>pulseaudio-bluetooth</code> could help you.</p><p>Check out the Arch Wiki page for more information.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/bluetooth_headset?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Bluetooth headset - ArchWiki</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description"></div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://wiki.archlinux.org/favicon.ico" alt="Enabling Bluetooth on Arch Linux"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">ArchWiki</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://wiki.archlinux.org/images/7/77/Merge-arrows-2.svg" alt="Enabling Bluetooth on Arch Linux"></div></a></figure><h2 id="did-it-work-for-you">Did it work for you?</h2><p>Hardware compatibility issue is a problem with any operating system and Linux is no exception.</p><p>Another thing is that there is no single solution. Your system may have a different problem than mine, and the suggestions mentioned here may or may not work for you.</p><p>The magnificent Arch Wiki has a lot more suggestions than what I can offer. Do go through it if you still have not managed to fix your Bluetooth problem.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Bluetooth?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Bluetooth - ArchWiki</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description"></div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://wiki.archlinux.org/favicon.ico" alt="Enabling Bluetooth on Arch Linux"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">ArchWiki</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://wiki.archlinux.org/images/1/19/Tango-view-fullscreen.svg" alt="Enabling Bluetooth on Arch Linux"></div></a></figure><p>Over to you now. Did it work for you? If yes, which method was it? If not, what kind of problem are you facing and what troubleshooting methods have you tried so far?</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joplin is an awesome open source note taking application. Here's how you can make the best of it.]]></description><link>https://itsfoss.com/joplin-tips/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64df1c1450d4b2b8a46ce9e5</guid><category><![CDATA[Tips 💡]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sreenath]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:14:49 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/joplin-tips-and-tricks.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/joplin-tips-and-tricks.png" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks"><p>There are a wide variety of <a href="https://itsfoss.com/note-taking-apps-linux/" rel="noreferrer">note-taking applications</a> available for Linux. </p><p>Most of them are basic Markdown-based applications and may not offer end-to-end encryption.<br><br>If you want a secure and feature-rich note-taking app, Joplin can help. </p><p>You get abilities like:</p><ul><li><strong>Writing in Markdown</strong></li><li><strong>Creating to-do lists</strong></li><li><strong>Encrypting notes</strong></li><li><strong>Creating notebooks and organizing notes</strong></li><li><strong>Saving web pages</strong></li><li><strong>Syncing the notes to your preferred cloud services</strong></li></ul><p>However, with the feature-set, for some users, it could be an overwhelming option. </p><p>Here, I shall highlight some pointers to make the most out of Joplin Notes easily.</p><h2 id="installing-joplin">Installing Joplin</h2><p>Joplin is currently available as an AppImage. You can either install it by <a href="https://itsfoss.com/use-appimage-linux/">downloading the AppImage and running it</a> or via the terminal using the command below (install and configure icons for system menu):</p><pre><code>wget -O - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/laurent22/joplin/dev/Joplin_install_and_update.sh | bash
</code></pre><p>Once done, you can get started with Joplin.</p><h2 id="8-joplin-superpowers-to-boost-your-note-taking-experience">8 Joplin Superpowers to Boost Your Note-Taking Experience</h2><p>Considering it lets you do numerous things, I point out some of the most useful features here:</p><h3 id="create-a-notebook">Create a Notebook</h3><p>To create a notebook in Joplin, you can either press the “+” button, or use <strong>File > New Notebook</strong>.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/create-new-notebook.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/create-new-notebook.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/create-new-notebook.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/create-new-notebook.png 1200w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Create a new notebook</span></figcaption></figure><p>This will open the Notebook wizard. Enter a name and if you want to apply an icon to the notebook, hit the emoji button.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/Name-and-emoji-for-notebook.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1147" height="488" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/Name-and-emoji-for-notebook.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/Name-and-emoji-for-notebook.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/Name-and-emoji-for-notebook.png 1147w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Name the notebook</span></figcaption></figure><p>Once selected, press <strong>OK</strong> to create the Notebook.</p><p><strong>Suggested Read 📖</strong></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/note-taking-apps-linux/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Top 16 Best Note Taking Apps For Linux [2023]</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Plenty of amazing note-taking apps for Linux. Here’s what we recommend you to check out.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Ankush Das</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/07/note-takings-apps-for-linux.png" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks"></div></a></figure><h3 id="create-a-stack-of-notebook">Create a Stack of Notebook</h3><p>If you want a parent notebook, and multi-collection under it, you can utilize the sub-notebook feature. There are several ways to do this:</p><p><strong>Navigating through the menu</strong></p><p>In this method, first highlight the notebook to which you want to create a sub-notebook. Then go to <strong>File > New Sub-Notebook</strong>.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/create-a-new-sub-notebook-using-main-menu.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1147" height="607" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/create-a-new-sub-notebook-using-main-menu.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/create-a-new-sub-notebook-using-main-menu.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/create-a-new-sub-notebook-using-main-menu.png 1147w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sub-notebook using main menu</span></figcaption></figure><p>Name it and give icons or emojis if needed.</p><p><strong>Using the right-click menu</strong></p><p>You can right-click on a notebook, and then click on <strong>New Sub-notebook</strong> to create a sub-notebook for that notebook.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/create-subnotebook-using-right-click.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1147" height="607" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/create-subnotebook-using-right-click.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/create-subnotebook-using-right-click.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/create-subnotebook-using-right-click.png 1147w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sub-notebook using right-click</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>By Drag and Drop</strong></p><p>If you have already many notebooks and want to arrange them properly into sections, simply drag and drop a notebook to another to make it a sub-notebook.</p><h3 id="manage-the-layout-and-appearance">Manage the Layout and Appearance</h3><p>By default, Joplin has a three-column layout. A sidebar with notebooks, another sidebar with a notes list, and then an editor and a preview section. If you require, you can rearrange them, by removing sidebars, toggling editors/preview, etc.</p><p><strong>Tweaking the Sidebar</strong></p><p>You can hide the sidebar or notes list pane from the main menu, by going to <strong>View > Toggle sidebar or Toggle note list</strong>.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/toggle-sidebar.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1145" height="605" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/toggle-sidebar.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/toggle-sidebar.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/toggle-sidebar.png 1145w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Toggle Sidebar</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Tweaking the Appearance</strong></p><p>To arrange the appearance, go to <strong>View > Change Application Layout</strong>.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/change-layout.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1426" height="649" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/change-layout.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/change-layout.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/change-layout.png 1426w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Change Layout</span></figcaption></figure><p>On the layout editor window, use the arrow button to arrange what should appear where, according to your liking.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/change-layout-buttons.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1359" height="583" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/change-layout-buttons.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/change-layout-buttons.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/change-layout-buttons.png 1359w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Change Layout Buttons</span></figcaption></figure><h3 id="apply-tags-to-notes">Apply Tags to Notes</h3><p>Tags can be really helpful to retrieve information from a massive list of notes. Joplin can create and add multiple tags to notes effortlessly. First, open a note, that you want to apply the tag. Next, enter the name of the tag you want, on the bottom part of the note.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/apply-tags.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1524" height="745" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/apply-tags.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/apply-tags.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/apply-tags.png 1524w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apply tags</span></figcaption></figure><p>Here, either create a new tag by specifying a new name, or use the drop-down button to access existing tags.</p><h3 id="use-multiple-profiles">Use Multiple Profiles</h3><p>Multiple profiles in Joplin allow you to maintain separate instances of the application, each with its set of notes, configurations, and synchronization settings. This can be useful if you want to keep different sets of notes isolated from each other.</p><p>To create a new profile, click on <strong>File > Switch Profile</strong>.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/multiple-profiles.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1141" height="583" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/multiple-profiles.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/multiple-profiles.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/multiple-profiles.png 1141w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Multiple profiles</span></figcaption></figure><p>You can create a new profile by using the <strong>Create New Profile</strong> Button. Enter the name of the profile and hit <strong>Create</strong>. If you have existing profiles, you can switch between them as well. For each profile switch, you need to restart Joplin.</p><h3 id="search-inside-notes">Search Inside Notes</h3><p>In Joplin, we can either search within notes or search for something among all the notes.</p><p><strong>Search Through Everything</strong></p><p>Press <strong>F6</strong> on your keyboard to access the search box. Then enter the string you want to search for.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/search-globally.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1199" height="494" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/search-globally.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/search-globally.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/search-globally.png 1199w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Search Globally</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Search Within a particular Note</strong></p><p>Press <strong>CTRL + F</strong> on your keyboard to open a small search box on the bottom of your note. Enter the search string there to search.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/search-within-notes.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1199" height="494" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/search-within-notes.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/search-within-notes.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/search-within-notes.png 1199w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Search Within Notes</span></figcaption></figure><h3 id="synchronization-with-end-to-end-encryption">Synchronization with End-to-end Encryption</h3><p>Synchronization with end-to-end encryption across different types of cloud providers is one of the top features of Joplin. To start a sync, first, go to <strong>Tools > Options > Encryption</strong>. Here, set a Master password, which will be used to encrypt all your notes.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/set-password.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1443" height="743" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/set-password.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/set-password.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/set-password.png 1443w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Set Password</span></figcaption></figure><p>Do not lose this password.</p><p>Now, go to the <strong>Synchronization</strong> tab and select the open-sync wizard button. It will show you the available cloud sync options. There are other supported ways also, like WebDAV Nextcloud, etc., which you can test as needed.</p><p>Some options include Joplin Cloud, Dropbox and OneDrive. You can also choose to self-host.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/select-sync-target.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1443" height="743" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/select-sync-target.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/select-sync-target.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/select-sync-target.png 1443w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sync targets</span></figcaption></figure><p>Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the sync process.</p><p><strong>Suggested Read 📖</strong></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/to-do-list-apps-linux/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">7 Best To Do List Apps for Linux Desktop [2023]</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">A good to-do list app helps you organize your work and be more productive by focusing on meaningful work. Here are the best to-do list apps for Linux desktop.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Ankush Das</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/to-do-list-apps-for-linux.png" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks"></div></a></figure><h3 id="web-clipper">Web Clipper</h3><p>Joplin offers a web clipper for both Firefox and Chrome, with which you can take screenshots of webpages (or save webpages). You can access the settings on <strong>Tools > Options > Web clipper</strong>.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/webclipper.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1566" height="858" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/webclipper.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/webclipper.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/webclipper.png 1566w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Web clipper in Joplin</span></figcaption></figure><p>Depending on your browser, install the appropriate extension to get started.</p><h2 id="improve-the-performance-using-external-plugins">Improve the Performance Using External Plugins</h2><p>Joplin provides some cool plugins to make your experience even smoother. Furthermore, with some plugins, you can add more features, that are not by default enabled in Joplin.</p><h3 id="installing-a-third-party-plugin-in-joplin">Installing a Third-party Plugin in Joplin</h3><p>Joplin features a huge number of third-party plugins, you can install them effortlessly. Some theme plugins are also available, and those will be listed at the end of the article.</p><p>To install plugins, open Joplin and select <strong>Tools > Options</strong>.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/click-on-options-in-main-menu.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1207" height="690" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/click-on-options-in-main-menu.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/click-on-options-in-main-menu.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/click-on-options-in-main-menu.png 1207w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click on Options</span></figcaption></figure><p>From there, head to <strong>Plugins</strong>. Now, click on the gear icon as shown below. Here, you will get two options, <strong>install plugins from file</strong> or <strong>browse plugins</strong>.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/click-on-manage-plugins-gear.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1210" height="562" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/click-on-manage-plugins-gear.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/click-on-manage-plugins-gear.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/click-on-manage-plugins-gear.png 1210w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Manage Plugins</span></figcaption></figure><p>If you click on the <strong>Browse all plugins</strong> button, it will bring you to the plugins download page. Click on the download button corresponding to the plugin you want. It will download a <code>.jpl</code> file.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/joplin-plugins-directory-with-download-button.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1351" height="799" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/joplin-plugins-directory-with-download-button.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/joplin-plugins-directory-with-download-button.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/joplin-plugins-directory-with-download-button.png 1351w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Download a Plugin</span></figcaption></figure><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://github.com/joplin/plugins?ref=itsfoss.com" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Joplin Plugin Repository</a></div><p>Once you download a plugin file, again head to <em>Tools > Options > Plugins</em>, click on the gear icon and select <strong>install from file</strong> option. Open the plugin file you downloaded earlier.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/plugin-installed-needs-restart.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1204" height="555" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/plugin-installed-needs-restart.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/plugin-installed-needs-restart.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/plugin-installed-needs-restart.png 1204w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Plugin Installation needs restart</span></figcaption></figure><p>Now, restart Joplin to make the changes into effect.</p><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-green"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">💡</div><div class="kg-callout-text">All the plugins mentioned here are available to download from the official repository.</div></div><h3 id="plugin-1-favorite-notes">Plugin 1: Favorite Notes</h3><p>Do you want to pin notes or notebooks so that you can access it quickly? Use the <strong>Favorites'</strong> plugin for this. Download and install this plugin. Now, when you reopen Joplin, you can see the Favorites panel on the right-hand side (default position).</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/add-to-favorite.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1426" height="649" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/add-to-favorite.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/add-to-favorite.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/add-to-favorite.png 1426w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Add to Favorite</span></figcaption></figure><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://github.com/benji300/joplin-favorites?ref=itsfoss.com" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Favourite Plugin</a></div><p>You can add a note or notebook to favorite by right-clicking on them and select <em>Add to favorite,</em> or just drag and drop to the favorites panel.</p><h3 id="plugin-2-note-graph-with-visualization-of-internal-linking">Plugin 2: Note Graph with Visualization of Internal Linking</h3><p>One of the features that knowledge management applications like Obsidian offers is, the note graph, a visual overview of notes and its link. There is a similar feature available in Joplin as a plugin. First, download it and install the <strong>Graph</strong> plugin to Joplin.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/graph.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1535" height="662" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/graph.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/graph.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/graph.png 1535w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Notes Graph</span></figcaption></figure><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://github.com/agerardin/joplin-plugin-knowledge-graph?ref=itsfoss.com" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Knowledge Graph</a></div><p>You can also see several options to tweak on the right side.</p><h3 id="plugin-3-kanban-board">Plugin 3: Kanban Board</h3><p>Kanban boards can make you productive, especially if you have a multitude of tasks. In Joplin, kanban board feature is available as a plugin. First, you need to download and install the plugin. Then, restart Joplin.</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://github.com/joplin/plugin-kanban/wiki?ref=itsfoss.com" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Kanban</a></div><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-red"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">🚧</div><div class="kg-callout-text">The board will be available inside a notebook and its sub-notebooks only.</div></div><p>Thereafter, open an empty note in the required notebook and enter the code below:</p><pre><code>```kanban
columns:
- name: Backlog
backlog: true
- name: Work in progress
tag: wip
- name: Finished
tag: done
```</code></pre><p>You will get a board, and you can change the existing field names or add new fields by editing the above code chunk.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/kanban-board.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1738" height="738" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/kanban-board.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/kanban-board.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/08/kanban-board.png 1600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/kanban-board.png 1738w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kanban Board</span></figcaption></figure><h3 id="plugin-4-admonition-blocks">Plugin 4: Admonition Blocks</h3><p>Notes can be improved using special blocks, such as tips, warnings etc. Download and install the Admonition plugin. Restart Joplin. Now, when you want to add a special block, use the code below:</p><pre><code>!!!name Your Title Goes Here
This is the admonition body
!!!</code></pre><p>For example, to add a tip, use:</p><pre><code>!!!tip note This is the admonition title
This is the admonition body
!!!</code></pre><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/admonition.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1379" height="738" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/admonition.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/admonition.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/admonition.png 1379w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Admonition</span></figcaption></figure><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://github.com/maxnegro/joplin-plugin-admonition?ref=itsfoss.com" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Admonition</a></div><h3 id="plugin-5-combine-notes">Plugin 5: Combine Notes</h3><p>Use this extension to combine notes. Once installed, select the notes you want to combine by CTRL+click. Now, you can see a new section with various options on the right. Click on combine notes to combine them into one note.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/combine-notes.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1142" height="481" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/combine-notes.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/combine-notes.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/combine-notes.png 1142w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Combine Notes</span></figcaption></figure><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://github.com/JackGruber/joplin-plugin-combine-notes?ref=itsfoss.com" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Combine Notes</a></div><h3 id="plugin-6-colored-text-in-notes">Plugin 6: Colored Text in Notes</h3><p>Applying different colors to the text inside a note will be helpful for students to highlight important part of notes. In Joplin, to accomplish this, download and install the <strong>Text Colorize</strong> plugin.</p><p>Now, on the markdown editor interface, select the text you want to change color and press <strong>CTRL+SHIFT+C</strong>. You will get a color palette. Select a color and press either apply as text color or "Apply as BG" to set it as a highlight color.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/apply-color-option.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1380" height="728" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/apply-color-option.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/apply-color-option.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/apply-color-option.png 1380w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apply Color Option</span></figcaption></figure><p>That's it. You can see the result below.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/color-applied.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1316" height="662" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/color-applied.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/color-applied.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/color-applied.png 1316w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Text Color Applied</span></figcaption></figure><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://github.com/sadmice/Joplin-Plugin-Text-Colorize?ref=itsfoss.com" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Text Colorize</a></div><h2 id="theme-joplin-with-third-party-themes">Theme Joplin with third-party themes</h2><p>By default, Joplin provides some presets, like Dark, light etc. To switch between them, go to <strong>Tools > options > Appearance</strong>. From there, chose your theme and click apply.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/apply-default-themes.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1443" height="636" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/apply-default-themes.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/apply-default-themes.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/apply-default-themes.png 1443w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apply Default Themes</span></figcaption></figure><p>If you would like to explore other themes over the default options, I highlight two options below.</p><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-red"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">🚧</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Do not use multiple third party themes simultaneously. This can cause issues. You can disable any theme plugin on <b><strong style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tools > Options > Plugins</strong></b> and use the toggle button.</div></div><h3 id="apply-a-github-theme">Apply a GitHub Theme</h3><p>This is a minimal GitHub theme for Joplin. Download the theme using the button below and install it. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/github-theme.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1506" height="729" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/github-theme.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/github-theme.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/github-theme.png 1506w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GitHub theme</span></figcaption></figure><p>Now restart Joplin to get effect.</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://github.com/marc0l92/joplin-plugin-github-theme?ref=itsfoss.com#readme" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">GitHub Theme</a></div><h3 id="give-joplin-a-macos-look">Give Joplin a macOS Look</h3><p>This theme will give a macOS effect for Joplin.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/macOS-theme.png" class="kg-image" alt="Mastering Joplin Notes: 8 Tips and Tweaks" loading="lazy" width="1506" height="729" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/08/macOS-theme.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/08/macOS-theme.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/macOS-theme.png 1506w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">macOS theme</span></figcaption></figure><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://github.com/andrejilderda/joplin-macos-native-theme?ref=itsfoss.com" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">macOS Theme</a></div><h2 id="wrapping-up">Wrapping Up</h2><p>Joplin Notes is a breeze to use. Sure, some may not want all the functionalities it offers. But, if you do not know what you might require in your note-taking journey, you cannot go wrong with Joplin Notes.</p><p><em>💬 How is your experience with Joplin Notes? Did I miss listing any of the important features that you find handy? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week sees new major version releases for some of the popular Linux applications.]]></description><link>https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-23-46/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65530e622b5d982cd71bd365</guid><category><![CDATA[Newsletter ✉️]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Abhishek Prakash]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 04:28:26 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/foss-weekly-23-46.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/foss-weekly-23-46.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More"><p>I just noticed that last week we crossed the mark of 25,000 members on It's FOSS. No small feat and it also indicates that there are so many people interested in using Linux 🦾</p><p><strong>💬 Let's see what you get in this edition of FOSS Weekly:</strong></p><ul><li>A new Steam Deck variant.</li><li>Important details regarding elementary OS 8.</li><li>Linux YouTube Channels you may follow</li><li>And other Linux news, videos, Puzzles and, of course, memes!</li></ul><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%93%B0-linux-news">📰 Linux news</h2><ul><li>Some <a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/elementary-os-8-dev/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">crucial details</a> regarding elementary OS 8 were revealed, no major updates for OS 7 going forward.</li><li>Valve recently introduced a <a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/steam-deck-oled/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">new Steam Deck variant</a> with an OLED display.</li><li>OBS Studio 30 <a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/obs-studio-30/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">was introduced</a>, sadly, it is dropping support for Ubuntu 20.04.</li><li><a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/blender-4-0-release/?ref=itsfoss.com">Blender 4.0</a> is also available now.</li><li>The modern eBook reader <a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/foliate-3-0/?ref=itsfoss.com">Foliate sees a major version release</a>.</li></ul><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%8C%90-follow-us-on-google-news">🌐 Follow us on Google News</h2><p>By the way, if you use Google, <a href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAiENHoh-T8yP9Q8Qywor2dwGkqFAgKIhDR6Ifk_Mj_UPEMsKK9ncBp?ref=itsfoss.com">follow It's FOSS on Google News</a> to get trusted It's FOSS content before other websites in Google search.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAiENHoh-T8yP9Q8Qywor2dwGkqFAgKIhDR6Ifk_Mj_UPEMsKK9ncBp?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">It’s FOSS - Google News</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Read full articles from It’s FOSS and explore endless topics, magazines and more on your phone or tablet with Google News.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://ssl.gstatic.com/gnews/logo/google_news_192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Google News</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8BtTTnoAEYry0KuwC0nPq5U_GERPzo_DTNxmR3FEzmJQxtUaUndM6ydGtZSnIorEoCSILMmf9g=rj-c-w300-h300-l95-c0xffffff" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%A7%A0-what-we%E2%80%99re-thinking-about">🧠 What we’re thinking about</h2><p>Take a look at the past of your favorite email client.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://blog.thunderbird.net/2023/11/the-untold-history-of-thunderbird/?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">An Untold History of Thunderbird</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">WHY was Thunderbird 115 called “Supernova?” What caused the press to declare Thunderbird dead back in 2012? And how did we turn the ship around? Ryan Sipes answers these questions and much more in his personal recollection of Thunderbird’s history.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://blog.thunderbird.net/wp-content/themes/thunderblog/assets/ios-icon-180.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">The Thunderbird Blog</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Ryan Sipes</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://blog.thunderbird.net/files/2023/11/The_History_of_Thunderbird@2x-600x420.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%A7%AE-linux-tips-tutorials-and-more">🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More</h2><p>Here are our recommended Linux YouTube channels.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/linux-youtube-channels/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">10 YouTube Channels Linux Users Should Explore</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Exploring YouTube channels to learn Linux? Here are some recommendations for Linux users.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Ankush Das</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/09/best-yt-channels-for-linux-users.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More"></div></a></figure><p>Here's how you can solve the 'target not found' error in Arch Linux.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/target-not-found-arch-linux/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">[Solved] ‘target not found’ Error in Arch Linux</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Here’s what you can do if you encounter the ‘target not found’ error while installing packages in Arch Linux.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/fixing-target-not-found-error.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More"></div></a></figure><p>A complete guide on using GNOME Shell Extensions.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/gnome-shell-extensions/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">How to Use GNOME Shell Extensions [Complete Guide]</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Step-by-step detailed guide to show you how to install GNOME Shell Extensions manually or easily via a browser.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/use-gnome-shell-extensions.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%93%B9-what-we-are-watching">📹 What we are watching</h2><p>Do you ever wonder; are there any music streaming options that don't collect my data?</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wrAdpoGbJd8?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="The MOST PRIVATE Music Streaming Options"></iframe></figure><hr><h2 id="%E2%9C%A8-application-highlights">✨ Application highlights</h2><p>On the note of music streaming, why not give one of the apps listed below a try?</p><p><a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/musicpod/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">MusicPod</a> is a neat flutter-based app with support for streaming internet radio.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://news.itsfoss.com/musicpod/?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">MusicPod: A Beautiful Flutter-based Music, Radio, and Podcast Player for Ubuntu</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">A pretty, minimal, and useful music player to tune in to your favorite songs, radio channel, and podcast networks.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS News</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Sourav Rudra</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/musicpod-first-look.jpg" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More"></div></a></figure><p>Or, you could go for <a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/blackhole-music-app/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">BlackHole</a>, an interesting Spotify-like music player for smartphones.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://news.itsfoss.com/blackhole-music-app/?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Upgrade Your Music Experience with This Spotify-like Open Source Mobile Music Player</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">BlackHole is an interesting open-source music player for mobile phones.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS News</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Sourav Rudra</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/blackhole-music-app.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%A7%A9-new-quizzes">🧩 New quizzes</h2><p>From C to Python, can you correctly guess these creators of famous programming languages?</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/quiz/legendary-coders/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Guess the Legendary Coders</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">A simple quiz that challenges to identify the creator of the famous programming languages.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/code-creator-quiz-1.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More"></div></a></figure><p>How well do you know the common directories and their structure? Test your knowledge.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.com/puzzle/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Puzzle of the Week: Fill in the Blanks #02: Construct the Path</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Exercise those ‘little gray cells’ of yours and solve this puzzle.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Abhishek Prakash</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/puzzle-of-the-week.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%92%A1-quick-handy-tip">💡 Quick handy tip</h2><p>If your Qt apps look different on a Wayland session in Ubuntu, enter the following line on the ~/.profile:</p><pre><code>export QT_QPA_PLATFORM=xcb</code></pre><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%A4%A3-meme-of-the-week">🤣 Meme of the week</h2><p>I will get on it, ..... soon. 🫣</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/WZ9oACkWKELCJN6xLlOe6.png" class="kg-image" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More" loading="lazy" width="1080" height="1080" srcset="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/WZ9oACkWKELCJN6xLlOe6.png 600w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/11/WZ9oACkWKELCJN6xLlOe6.png 1000w, https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/WZ9oACkWKELCJN6xLlOe6.png 1080w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%97%93%EF%B8%8F-tech-trivia">🗓️ Tech Trivia</h2><p>On November 11, 1973, the Ethernet network functioned for the first time. Robert Metcalfe and David Boggs created it at the Xerox PARC.</p><hr><h2 id="%F0%9F%A7%91%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%A4%9D%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%A7%91-fossverse-corner">🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse corner</h2><p>FOSSers are discussing the recently launched <a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/raspberry-pi-5/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">Raspberry Pi 5</a>, and how they intend to use it.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://itsfoss.community/t/pi-5-times-fifteen/11412?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Pi 5 (TIMES FIFTEEN!)</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">I’m a tragic for RISC based devices to run a NIX, whether it be GNU/Linux, a BSD derivative, or the likes of MacOS (100% POSIX compliant, and licensed “UNIX”) on Apple Silicon… Got an email alert today that the new Pi 5 was available - from my favourite Aussie outlet - Core Electronics in The Hunte…</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://itsfoss.community/uploads/default/optimized/1X/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c_2_180x180.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS Community</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">daniel.m.tripp</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://itsfoss.community/uploads/default/original/1X/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c.png" alt="FOSS Weekly #23.46: Linux YouTube Channels, GNOME Extensions, elementary OS 8 and More"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="%E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8F-loving-foss-weekly">❤️ Loving FOSS Weekly?</h2><p><strong>Share it with your Linux-using friends</strong> and encourage them to subscribe (hint: <a href="https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/">it's here</a>).</p><p>Share the articles in Linux Subreddits and community forums. </p><p><a href="https://itsfoss.com/#/portal/signup">Become a Pro member</a> and support our work 🙏</p><p><strong>Anything else?</strong> Please reply to this email :)</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 YouTube Channels Linux Users Should Explore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exploring YouTube channels to learn Linux? Here are some recommendations for Linux users.]]></description><link>https://itsfoss.com/linux-youtube-channels/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64fea69dbb002c9598306767</guid><category><![CDATA[List 📋]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ankush Das]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 03:45:47 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/09/best-yt-channels-for-linux-users.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/09/best-yt-channels-for-linux-users.png" alt="10 YouTube Channels Linux Users Should Explore"><p>There is no stopping you if you want to learn Linux. You do not need to opt for a premium educational course or certification to start learning Linux.</p><p>There are loads of online resources to learn Linux from, including our website.</p><p>Occasionally, you just want to watch a video that tells you more about it, keeps you up-to-date with news, or entertains on topics related to Linux.</p><p>While we also publish videos on YouTube, we do not cover everything in video format — yet. Still you are more than welcome to follow It's FOSS YouTube channel.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.youtube.com/itsfoss?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">It’s FOSS - Linux Portal</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Making your Linux experience better! That is our aim. To help you become a better and more informed Linux user. We have been already been helping Linux users through our website. Popular website MakeUseOf considers us among the top 10 websites that every Linux users should follow. We are bringin…</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.youtube.com/s/desktop/6ee70b2c/img/favicon_144x144.png" alt="10 YouTube Channels Linux Users Should Explore"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">YouTube</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://yt3.googleusercontent.com/EFYPImv7ufSaMC-SWnHM9mBRwT5t_-MBkauvZqrXZzWkwyYc8e02s_hQ-igUAzkH1u8Hs4y8BA=s900-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj" alt="10 YouTube Channels Linux Users Should Explore"></div></a></figure><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@itsfoss?ref=itsfoss.com" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Subscribe to It's FOSS YouTube Channel</a></div><p>So, here, I compile a list of YouTube channels for Linux that offer good content.</p><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">📋</div><div class="kg-callout-text">This list in no particular order of ranking.</div></div><h2 id="1-the-linux-cast">1. The Linux Cast</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UQoLANsQu6Y?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="The Most OVERRATED Linux Distros"></iframe></figure><p>The Linux Cast is an impressive channel by <a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/interview-matthew-weber/?ref=itsfoss.com" rel="noreferrer">Matthew Weber</a>, a fellow content creator who uses Linux in his daily life.</p><p>You can expect a regular dose of Linux knowledge, and insights into selected developments in the Linux world. With this channel, you should feel right at home where Matthew discusses several interesting topics, adding his opinions and experiences to help you know better.</p><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-green"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">🌟</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Subscribe to it if you want a daily dose of Linux content discussing distributions, customization, desktop environments, experiences on desktop distros, and some major news.</div></div><p><strong>Suggested Read 📖</strong></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://news.itsfoss.com/interview-matthew-weber/?ref=itsfoss.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Making Content that Resonates: An Interview with ‘The Linux Cast’ Creator, Matthew Weber</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">A conversation with Matthew Weber, the mastermind behind ‘The Linux Cast’ YouTube channel.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="10 YouTube Channels Linux Users Should Explore"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">It's FOSS News</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Ankush Das</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/01/interview-with-the-linux-cast.png" alt="10 YouTube Channels Linux Users Should Explore"></div></a></figure><h2 id="2-the-linux-experiment">2. The Linux Experiment</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1AmGJb2V0eI?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="Plasma 6 release date, new Ubuntu App Store, GNOME breaks extensions: Linux & Open Source News"></iframe></figure><p>The Linux Experiment is one of the most popular YouTube channels for Linux users, with Nick as the host.</p><p>He covers weekly news videos, shares his Linux-related experiences, recommends software, and some tips along the way. A desktop user will benefit from the content available on this YouTube channel, as it also features some distros and discussions revolving around them.</p><p>Occasionally, there are some deep dive explainers to help you understand some Linux-related jargon.</p><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-green"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">🌟</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Subscribe for weekly news, software recommendations, tips, distributions, and some explainers.</div></div><h2 id="3-veronica-explains">3. Veronica Explains</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xF8uttDarG0?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="Learn "fuser", a little-known Linux workhorse command!"></iframe></figure><p>Veronica is a system administrator who makes videos on Linux, and some other intriguing hardware/software.</p><p>Sometimes she discusses news related to Linux, providing you additional insights, and sometimes, dives into a command or some Linux-specific keywords.</p><p>Not every video is about Linux – but it is a pretty good channel to subscribe to.</p><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-green"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">🌟</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Subscribe for insights on nifty Linux commands, major news discussions now and then, and some other interesting hardware/software.</div></div><h2 id="4-distrotube">4. DistroTube</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/meJenqfW4Zs?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="Why Does Everyone Hate On {Ubuntu/Manjaro/Systemd}?"></iframe></figure><p>DistroTube is a YouTube channel run by a Linux enthusiast, Derek Taylor.</p><p>You get a wide range of topics with his videos that include news, opinions, distributions, commands, and tutorials.</p><p>If you need more “technical” insights for all the things discussed on Linux, DistroTube can be a good channel to follow. His opinion videos on topics are always an interesting watch. While you do not get news updates here, he discusses some major news developments here and there.</p><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-green"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">🌟</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Subscribe for technical tutorials, distribution walkthrough, learning commands in detail, listening to opinions, and some news discussions once in a while.</div></div><h2 id="5-techhut">5. TechHut</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bZfrRTn70hI?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="Big KDE App UPDATES, Fairphone 5, VanillaOS 2 and more!"></iframe></figure><p><br>TechHut by Brandon Hopkins does not claim to be a Linux-specific channel, but a big chunk of the videos are Linux-related.</p><p>You can find weekly news updates, distribution walkthrough, software suggestion, and tutorials based on his use-cases. Once in a while, he also shares opinions on a few developments in the Linux world.</p><p>In addition, you can expect videos about other hardware and software which may not be related to Linux.</p><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-green"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">🌟</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Subscribe for weekly news, hardware guides/quick reviews, occasional distro walkthrough, and a range of things related to tech in general.</div></div><h2 id="6-chris-titus-tech">6. Chris Titus Tech</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xLtl_urvHZM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="The Desktop Environment Tier List"></iframe></figure><p>Chris Titus Tech is one of the most popular YouTube channels for Linux users.</p><p>While Chris focuses on Linux almost entirely (with some Windows tips), you can find some different hardware-related and tech content here and there.</p><p>You can watch occasional distro reviews, opinions on new Linux developments, some tips on Linux games, and desktop customization guides as well. </p><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-green"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">🌟</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Subscribe for recommendations related to Linux, major news discussions, customization tips, and some desktop focused tutorials.</div></div><h2 id="7-nicco-loves-linux">7. Nicco Loves Linux</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/L6p4kfi-Vt4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="Web Browsing... Only Using the Keyboard!"></iframe></figure><p>Nicco is a KDE contributor and publishes videos for Linux users.</p><p>Not just limited to KDE-focused content, you can find him discussing the latest Linux development news, customization tips, and his experiences and opinions on trying out various things on Linux.</p><p>If you are a KDE user, you might love some early sneak peek of KDE Plasma desktop development progress through his videos.</p><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-green"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">🌟</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Subscribe for news discussions, customization tips, software recommendations, and KDE-focused videos.</div></div><h2 id="8-gardiner-bryant">8. Gardiner Bryant</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VUxljhZrNrg?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="A Steam Deck Hardware Refresh could be on the Horizon - Steam Deck News"></iframe></figure><p>Gardiner Bryant is a must-follow YouTube channel for Linux gamers. </p><p>You can find him talking about the Steam Deck, games for Linux desktop, Linux game clients, software suggestions, and occasional tutorials on self-hosting as well.</p><p>Not just limited to games, he also discusses selected news related to the Linux world.</p><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-green"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">🌟</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Subscribe to know the latest developments on Linux focused on gaming and Steam Deck along with some software suggestions for new Linux users.</div></div><h2 id="9-learn-linux-tv">9. Learn Linux TV</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oGyJr-iUwt8?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="Linux Crash Course - Easy Terminal Commands for Inspecting Hardware"></iframe></figure><p>Learn Linux TV is an educational-focused YouTube channel by Jay around Linux.</p><p>Unlike other options, you get course-specific videos, detailed technical tutorials for commands, selected news discussions, and major distribution reviews.</p><p>You can also stumble upon some server-specific guides to hosting a website or SSH connections.</p><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-green"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">🌟</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Subscribe for technical knowledge on Linux (suitable for both desktop and server), distribution reviews, occasional news discussions and more.</div></div><h2 id="10-infinitelygalactic">10. InfinitelyGalactic</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fW2EDrBn7wQ?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="30 Days with elementary OS 7 - The Cost of Idealism - Linux Distro Review"></iframe></figure><p>InifnitelyGalactic by Blaine covers distribution reviews, comparisons, and opinions on various distros.</p><p>The uploads may not be as regular at the time of writing this, as some options above, but the content is easy to understand.</p><h2 id="missed-your-favorite">Missed Your Favorite?</h2><p>I am sure there are many more YouTube channels that cater to Linux users.</p><p>We included some popular ones, and some favorites that you suggested to us on social media.</p><p><em>💬 What is your favorite YouTube channel? Let us know in the comments below.</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>

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