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Install PhotoScape on Linux with Snap or Wine
You can install PhotoScape on Linux, but only as a Windows program running inside Wine, a layer that lets some Windows apps run on Linux. PhotoScape has no native Linux build, so every method here depends on that layer. The easy route is a community Snap that bundles Wine for…
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Komikku manga reader on Linux: Install it and start reading
The Komikku manga reader on Linux lets you browse, download and read manga and comics without opening a browser. Unlike the Koodo e-book reader (which only opens files you already own), Komikku pulls series from online servers straight into your library. It is a free GNOME app…
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Install Obsidian on Linux: AppImage, Snap, Flatpak and DEB
You can install Obsidian on Linux with an AppImage, Snap, Flatpak or the .deb package, whichever fits your distro. Obsidian 1.14.5 is the current desktop release as of late October 2026. The download page lists every format plus an arm64 AppImage. This guide covers each method +…
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CMP Meaning in Linux: Compare Files
Comparing files on Linux shows whether their contents match. The cmp command compares two files byte by byte and reports the first place they differ. I’ll explain what cmp means on Linux and show how to compare files with it. TL;DR: What cmp means on Linux On Linux, cmp is a…
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Type in Linux: Find Command Types
At a Linux prompt, checking what a command name resolves to can show how the shell interprets it. Bash’s type builtin reports that interpretation and can show matching executables found through PATH. I’ll show how to read type output and choose an option to list matches or find…
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Blue Recorder: Install and Use on Linux
A Linux desktop recording starts with choosing an app and an install route supported on your system. Blue Recorder records a screen, window or area and lets you choose audio inputs. I’ll show you how to install Blue Recorder with Flatpak or Snap and make a short test recording…
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Top 10 Alternative Operating Systems for Linux Users
Comparing operating systems beyond your current Linux distribution starts with the software and hardware you need. An alternative operating system is a system other than the Linux distribution you use, and it manages hardware access and provides the services programs need to…
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WPS for Ubuntu: Download and Install
Ubuntu users who want to work with office documents need a desktop app installed on their system. WPS Office for Linux is a desktop productivity suite for working with office documents on Ubuntu. I’ll show you how to install WPS from the official Deb package and check that the…
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How to Use ngrok HTTP on Linux
A tester on another network needs to open a page served by your Linux machine. An ngrok HTTP tunnel connects a public endpoint to your local HTTP service. This article covers checking the local server before forwarding its port, then using the HTTPS URL and request inspector to…
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Linux Check DNS: Find Your Active Resolver
When a name lookup does not return the result you expect, checking DNS can show how Linux is set up to look up names. DNS, the Domain Name System, maps names such as example.com to records that contain addresses and other service data. I’ll show how to inspect the DNS servers…