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Linux Mint Config

Configure Linux Mint after a fresh install. Nemo file manager Shrink the size of the text. Inside…

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Startup Applications

Linux Mint Click Linux Mint menu > Preferences > Startup Applications. Windows 11 The link Startup Apps…

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System Information

The following will both make a report in HTML about your computer hardware and software. Linux Mint…

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Make Linux Mint Look Like Windows XP

Mr. M.A.G. has asked me to write this article. He likes the way that Windows XP looked….

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Are Your Downloads Valid?

Check File Hashes When you download a large file, like an ISO file, you should check if…

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Multiple Computers One Keyboard And Mouse Software — Barrier

Barrier (FOSS) Barrier is multiple computers one keyboard and mouse software. It switches one keyboard and one…

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Office App For Desktop/Laptop: LibreOffice (FOSS)

LibreOffice is a free and powerful office suite like Microsoft Office. LibreOffice includes several applications that make…

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Need More Screen Space?: Multiple Desktops

Multiple Desktops allows you to have multiple screens (desktops) on one monitor. This allows you to have…

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Connect mobile with desktop and laptop: KDE Connect

KDE Connect integrates your mobile devices (Android and iOS) and desktop/laptop computers (Windows, MacOS, and Linux). All…

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Device Remote Access App: RustDesk (FOSS)

Mr. R.D.J. recommended that I include a remote desktop application. Access one device from another anywhere, no…

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Photo editor for desktop/laptop: GIMP – GNU Image Manipulation Program (FOSS)

This is some of the best free software like Adobe Photoshop. Whether you are a graphic designer,…

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An Android Tablet Running On Your PC

Android with Oracle VM VirtualBox First, install Oracle VM VirtualBox. To run Android, get the .iso file.Click…

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Virtual Machine Software

Oracle VM VirtualBox (FOSS) @GibN mentions that running virtual environments “allows developers to run multiple versions and…

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Run DOS: DOSBox (FOSS)

Want to run an old DOS game, but don’t have an old computer to run it on? You’ll have to be familiar with DOS to do this.

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Revive your old PC: Linux Mint operating system for your PC (FOSS)

Linux Mint For Your Old Computer Mr. A.G., referring to his old PC, newly installed with Linux…

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Enable Dark Theme On Devices

Android devices Can reduce power usage by a significant amount (depending on the device’s screen technology). https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/look-and-feel/darktheme…