Linux has a unique and different way of switching users than other operating systems (OS) have. To switch or change users in Linux, simply input the command "su newuser", ensuring to replace "newuser" with the username of the account you wish to switch to. If you're new to Linux, ...
You might install Linux alongside Windows on your computer so that you can choose which operating system to boot. However, while useful, this solution is fraught with frustration and is prone to fail when Windows (or Linux) updates are applied. The idea here is to find the Linux OS you ca...
Desktop Linux can run on your Windows 7 (and older) laptops and desktops. Machines that would bend and break under the load of Windows 10 will run like a charm. And today’s desktop Linux distributions are as easy to use as Windows or macOS.
This article is all about my journey on switching from Windows 10 to Linux Mint, how I got easily adapted to the Linux environment.
I’ve said it before, with the proper support in place, anyone can use certain Linux distributions successfully. And apparently, this has been shown to be true yet again. But even considering this success story, there remains a shortage of understanding on which dial-up modems will work and...
The default display server in many Linux distros is Wayland. But if you are still using apps that only run in X11, here's how to switch to Xorg from Wayland.
Power-off Linux virtual machineBy now, cloud-init based customization engine will be used when customizing this Linux virtual machine.Switch to Perl based customization engine by disabling Guest OS Customization with cloud-init.Prerequisites:Ensure...
Running Linux Apps on Your Windows Computer You don’t have to switch to Linux every time you want to use a handy tool from its large repository. With the methods we’ve laid down above, you can pretty much run any Linux tool straight from your Windows computer. ...
If you're a Linux user and want to switch your default shell, you can use thechshcommand to change it. This command allows you to set your preferred shell for your user account, which will be used whenever you log in or open a new terminal session. ...
How to Switch to a KDE Desktop From Linux. While Ubuntu's Unity Shell provides users with a new way to interact with their computers, the learning curve may be costly to businesses that need a more stable, intuitive computing environment like KDE's Plasm