Linux Desktop Tools Archives | SmartTech101 https://smarttech101.com/category/linux-desktop-tools/ Do Everything in Linux Sat, 23 Mar 2024 15:13:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://i0.wp.com/smarttech101.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cropped-ST.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Linux Desktop Tools Archives | SmartTech101 https://smarttech101.com/category/linux-desktop-tools/ 32 32 198967989 Linux Gaming: How to Get Started and What You Need to Know https://smarttech101.com/linux-gaming-how-to-get-started-and-what-you-need-to-know/ https://smarttech101.com/linux-gaming-how-to-get-started-and-what-you-need-to-know/#respond Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:23:49 +0000 https://smarttech101.com/?p=3295 Gaming on Linux has come a long way from the days when it was considered a distant possibility. Today, thanks to advancements in software compatibility and community support, gaming on Linux is not just viable but also enjoyable. This guide will walk you through setting up your Linux system for gaming, highlighting essential tools like […]

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]]> https://smarttech101.com/linux-gaming-how-to-get-started-and-what-you-need-to-know/feed/ 0 3295 How to Configure and Use MPV Video Player https://smarttech101.com/how-to-configure-use-mpv-video-player/ https://smarttech101.com/how-to-configure-use-mpv-video-player/#respond Sat, 16 Sep 2023 04:32:34 +0000 https://smarttech101.com/?p=3233 In this comprehensive guide to harnessing the power of the MPV video player, we will delve into key aspects such as keybindings, configuration settings, creating profiles, and managing playlists. Here, I will talk about how to tailor your MPV experience through custom keybindings, fine-tune configurations for optimal performance, create personalized profiles to suit various media types, and seamlessly manage playlists for a fluid viewing experience.

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]]> https://smarttech101.com/how-to-configure-use-mpv-video-player/feed/ 0 3233 Ncdu – Managing Disk Space Using Terminal User Interface https://smarttech101.com/ncdu-managing-disk-space-using-terminal-user-interface/ https://smarttech101.com/ncdu-managing-disk-space-using-terminal-user-interface/#respond Mon, 11 Sep 2023 02:35:31 +0000 https://smarttech101.com/?p=3167 Ncdu, short for NCurses Disk Usage, is a game-changer for Linux users looking to manage disk space efficiently. With its Terminal User Interface (TUI), it offers a user-friendly alternative to the traditional `du` command. Ncdu provides intuitive navigation, sorting options, and even the ability to delete files and directories, all while displaying critical information about your disk usage. This powerful tool simplifies the process of exploring and optimizing your storage, making it a must-have for anyone seeking effective disk space management on Linux.

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]]> https://smarttech101.com/ncdu-managing-disk-space-using-terminal-user-interface/feed/ 0 3167 How to Configure Modifier Keys to Act as Other Keys Without Losing Their Original Ability (ft. xcape) https://smarttech101.com/modifier-keys-to-act-as-other-keys-when-pressed-alone-using-xcape/ https://smarttech101.com/modifier-keys-to-act-as-other-keys-when-pressed-alone-using-xcape/#respond Sun, 10 Sep 2023 03:07:46 +0000 https://smarttech101.com/?p=3156 Do you find your modifier keys, such as Shift, Control, Windows, and Alt, often going to waste when pressed individually? Meet Xcape, the innovative utility that changes the game. With Xcape, you can assign alternative functions to these keys when pressed and released on their own. This guide will walk you through the installation and configuration process, revealing how to make your modifier keys work smarter and enhance your keyboard experience. Say goodbye to underutilized keys and hello to increased productivity with Xcape.

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]]> https://smarttech101.com/modifier-keys-to-act-as-other-keys-when-pressed-alone-using-xcape/feed/ 0 3156 How to Change Brightness on a Linux Laptop https://smarttech101.com/how-change-brightness-on-a-linux-laptop/ https://smarttech101.com/how-change-brightness-on-a-linux-laptop/#respond Sat, 09 Sep 2023 12:50:59 +0000 https://smarttech101.com/?p=3134 In this article, we'll explore four methods to adjust screen brightness on a Linux laptop. Manufacturers often prioritize Windows support, so standard function keys may not work out of the box. The methods include direct backlight-file editing, using xbacklight, employing the ACPI daemon, and utilizing xrandr. Discover which one suits your Linux laptop best.

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]]> https://smarttech101.com/how-change-brightness-on-a-linux-laptop/feed/ 0 3134 How to send notifications in linux using dunstify/notify-send https://smarttech101.com/how-to-send-notifications-in-linux-using-dunstify-notify-send/ https://smarttech101.com/how-to-send-notifications-in-linux-using-dunstify-notify-send/#comments Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:16:16 +0000 https://smarttech101.com/?p=3009 The guide covers installation, configuration, closing notifications with shortcuts, urgency levels, adding icons, timeouts, replacing older notifications, taking actions, and sending notifications from automation tools.

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]]> https://smarttech101.com/how-to-send-notifications-in-linux-using-dunstify-notify-send/feed/ 3 3009 How to Configure Dunst Notifications in Linux (with images) https://smarttech101.com/how-to-configure-dunst-notifications-in-linux-with-images/ https://smarttech101.com/how-to-configure-dunst-notifications-in-linux-with-images/#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:13:03 +0000 https://smarttech101.com/?p=2971 In this article, I will talk about how to configure dunst in Linux - colors, paddings, frame, timeout, progressbar, separator, font, markup (bold, underline, etc.), text alignment, icon alignment, icons, mouse settings, etc. There will be lots of examples and images to illustrate my point. I will use simple language and hope in the end you will have a pretty-looking notifications in your computer.

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]]> https://smarttech101.com/how-to-configure-dunst-notifications-in-linux-with-images/feed/ 1 2971 How to Mount Disks and Create Fstab Entries in Linux https://smarttech101.com/how-to-mount-disks-and-create-fstab-entries-in-linux/ https://smarttech101.com/how-to-mount-disks-and-create-fstab-entries-in-linux/#respond Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:59:50 +0000 https://smarttech101.com/?p=2878 Here, in this article, I will talk about how to mount disks and create fstab entries in Linux. We will explore step-by-step instructions to mount a disk using its UUID, create a mount point, and then add a corresponding entry in the /etc/fstab file for automounting. Additionally, we will delve into the concepts of relatime, […]

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]]> https://smarttech101.com/how-to-mount-disks-and-create-fstab-entries-in-linux/feed/ 0 2878 How to Create and Use Virtual Hard Disk in Linux https://smarttech101.com/how-to-create-and-use-virtual-hard-disk-in-linux/ https://smarttech101.com/how-to-create-and-use-virtual-hard-disk-in-linux/#respond Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:33:41 +0000 https://smarttech101.com/?p=2570 Here, I will give you basic introduction of Virtual Hard Disk (VHD), how to create it, mount/unmount it and how I use it personally.

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]]> https://smarttech101.com/how-to-create-and-use-virtual-hard-disk-in-linux/feed/ 0 2570 How to Mount a Drive in Linux https://smarttech101.com/how-to-mount-a-drive-in-linux/ https://smarttech101.com/how-to-mount-a-drive-in-linux/#comments Sat, 18 Mar 2023 15:02:19 +0000 https://smarttech101.com/?p=2523 In this article, I will tell you how to mount and unmount a drive in Linux using mount/umount, gio, and udisksctl commands in Linux.

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]]> https://smarttech101.com/how-to-mount-a-drive-in-linux/feed/ 2 2523 How to setup Newsboat – RSS Reader in Linux https://smarttech101.com/how-to-setup-newsboat-rss-reader-in-linux/ https://smarttech101.com/how-to-setup-newsboat-rss-reader-in-linux/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2022 05:58:04 +0000 https://smarttech101.com/?p=2341 This article is about how to configure and use newsboat. It describes various colorschemes and keybindings among other things.

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]]> https://smarttech101.com/how-to-setup-newsboat-rss-reader-in-linux/feed/ 3 2341 How to install and manage Xampp in Linux https://smarttech101.com/how-to-install-and-manage-xampp-in-linux/ https://smarttech101.com/how-to-install-and-manage-xampp-in-linux/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:40:33 +0000 https://smarttech101.com/?p=2155 This article will help you how to install/uninstall and manage Xampp in Linux. It talks about backup, configuration files, security, xampp commands, etc.

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]]> https://smarttech101.com/how-to-install-and-manage-xampp-in-linux/feed/ 6 2155 Xmodmap: Remap any key using xmodmap https://smarttech101.com/xmodmap-remap-any-key-using-xmodmap/ https://smarttech101.com/xmodmap-remap-any-key-using-xmodmap/#respond Wed, 04 May 2022 15:16:22 +0000 https://smarttech101.com/?p=2017 xmodmap is a tool used to remap any key on your keyboard specially Control, Escape, and, Capslock. It is also useful for laptops.

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]]> https://smarttech101.com/xmodmap-remap-any-key-using-xmodmap/feed/ 0 2017 How to Set Battery Charging Threshold (Limit the Charging) In Thinkpad and Other Laptops in Linux/Unix https://smarttech101.com/how-to-set-battery-charging-threshold-limit-the-charging-in-thinkpad-and-other-laptops-in-linux-unix/ https://smarttech101.com/how-to-set-battery-charging-threshold-limit-the-charging-in-thinkpad-and-other-laptops-in-linux-unix/#comments Sat, 08 Jan 2022 17:50:59 +0000 https://smarttech101.com/?p=1661 This article will help you how to set the battery charging threshold in Linux along with its benefit and explanations.

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]]> https://smarttech101.com/how-to-set-battery-charging-threshold-limit-the-charging-in-thinkpad-and-other-laptops-in-linux-unix/feed/ 3 1661 What Is Swap Memory in Linux and How to Manage It? https://smarttech101.com/what-is-swap-memory-in-linux-and-how-to-manage-it/ https://smarttech101.com/what-is-swap-memory-in-linux-and-how-to-manage-it/#comments Sat, 01 Jan 2022 15:14:31 +0000 https://smarttech101.com/?p=1594 This article is all about swap memory - swap partition and swap file, what are they, and how to activate and deactivate them.

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]]> https://smarttech101.com/what-is-swap-memory-in-linux-and-how-to-manage-it/feed/ 1 1594 relatime, atime, noatime, strictatime, lazytime https://smarttech101.com/relatime-atime-noatime-strictatime-lazytime/ https://smarttech101.com/relatime-atime-noatime-strictatime-lazytime/#comments Sat, 25 Dec 2021 16:59:32 +0000 https://smarttech101.com/?p=1569 This article explains the effect of relatime, atime, noatime, strictatime, lazytime, and nodiratime on the access time with examples.

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]]> https://smarttech101.com/relatime-atime-noatime-strictatime-lazytime/feed/ 1 1569 How to Install Arch Linux and Support Graphics https://smarttech101.com/how-to-install-arch-linux-and-support-graphics/ https://smarttech101.com/how-to-install-arch-linux-and-support-graphics/#respond Sat, 25 Dec 2021 01:23:48 +0000 https://smarttech101.com/?p=1488 This article will help you install Arch Linux and GUI supports on BIOS and UEFI. It will also cover Dual Boot with Windows.

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]]> https://smarttech101.com/how-to-install-arch-linux-and-support-graphics/feed/ 0 1488 Dmenu – What It Is and How I Use It https://smarttech101.com/dmenu-what-it-is-and-how-i-use-it/ https://smarttech101.com/dmenu-what-it-is-and-how-i-use-it/#comments Sat, 11 Dec 2021 17:04:31 +0000 https://smarttech101.com/?p=1381 A comprehensive guide to dmenu - installation, available features, patches, modern day useful examples, and dmenu replacing many packages.

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]]> https://smarttech101.com/dmenu-what-it-is-and-how-i-use-it/feed/ 2 1381 Cron: the Job Scheduler in Linux/Unix https://smarttech101.com/cron-the-job-scheduler-in-linux-unix/ https://smarttech101.com/cron-the-job-scheduler-in-linux-unix/#comments Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:43:25 +0000 https://smarttech101.com/?p=1354 Cron is a job scheduler utility in Linux/Unix. As the name implies, it is used to execute commands (called cronjobs) periodically. I can use it, for example, to backup, and update my computer once a week or reboot my servers once a month.

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]]> https://smarttech101.com/cron-the-job-scheduler-in-linux-unix/feed/ 1 1354 URxvt: Installation, Color Scheme, Fonts, Resize, etc. https://smarttech101.com/urxvt-installation-color-scheme-fonts-resize-etc/ https://smarttech101.com/urxvt-installation-color-scheme-fonts-resize-etc/#respond Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:22:25 +0000 https://smarttech101.com/?p=1218 Configuration of URxvt: Color Schemes, Fonts, Transparency, Extensions, Navigation like Vi, URL handling, Tabbed Support, Scrollbar

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