Do away with bloatware, install only the components that you need — LibreOffice is a powerful, open-source, and cross-platform office package. It is compatible with documents from Microsoft Office and equally as good as commercial office packages on the market. Most Linux distros such as Ubuntu, Fedora, Manjaro, elementary OS, and Linux Mint come with LibreOffice pre-installed. The downside however is that…

Install these Vim extensions for a better workflow and productivity — Vim is a highly efficient and easy to use text editor. It runs on Linux, Unix, Windows, and macOS. It is very customizable and extensible via plugins. Here’s a selection of 12 Vim plugins that will enhance your workflow. 1. NERDTree NERDTree is a file exploration plugin that allows you to visualize…

The best features from VirtualBox that will excite you — VirtualBox is a leading virtualization software that allows you to run multiple operating systems on a single physical host machine. 2022 was yet another big year for VirtualBox. Here are some of the notable features that were released during the year. 1. Full encryption You can now encrypt your VirtualBox VM’s fully including…

Here are some of the Linux distros that totally crushed it in 2022 — With hundreds of Linux distros out there, it is not always easy to choose a Linux distro for your day to day needs. Here are seven of the most widely used Linux distros according to DistroWatch. …

What can you really use Docker for? Here are some practical ways that engineers around the world are using Docker. — Docker is an open-source platform for deploying applications in bundled components known as containers. It is very popular in DevOps and IT in general. At the very core of Docker containers is a lightweight Linux distro with minimal packages. Unlike virtual machines, Docker is easy to setup, it is secure…

Ubuntu Pro Offers Better Security and Maintenance Updates — Ubuntu is one of the most popular Linux distros. It is widely used on both servers and workstations. Ubuntu Pro takes your Ubuntu experience to a whole new level. Benefits of Ubuntu Pro Ubuntu Pro is a service from Ubuntu that brings enhanced security benefits and extended support to your machines. Some of the…

How to Run and Manage Linux Containers in Docker — Docker is the most-loved tool according to Stack Overflow’s 2022 developer survey. It is widely used in IT and has revolutionized the way we deploy applications. Docker containers are a bit similar to virtual machines, but are more lightweight. …

Stop Distro Hopping. Find the Perfect Linux Distro for Your Needs — Linux is a modern operating system that shares many similarities with Unix. It is fast, reliable, and very stable. With hundreds of Linux distros available for you to choose from, it is not always easy to find the that perfect distro. A Linux distro is simply a Linux OS that…

Use a Plugin Manager to Organize Your Vim Plugins — Vim is one of the best command-line editors you can lay your hands on. It is installed by default on Linux, macOS and other Unix systems. Vim plugins allow you to extend Vim’s functionality according to your liking and workflow. …