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Presentations in a browser

By Bob Mesibov 29/05/2017 Tutorials

If you've ever given a slide presentation at a conference, you know the drill. Tell the audio-visual people what session your talk is in, then hand them a USB stick with your PowerPoint on it. The presentation has to be in Microsoft PowerPoint because the one and only laptop plugged into the data…

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How to build and edit LibreOffice dictionaries

By Bob Mesibov 13/04/2017 Tutorials

When writing or editing scientific-type text in LibreOffice Writer, I rely a lot on its spellchecker. Unfortunately, the scientific terms I'd like to check aren't in the default dictionaries behind LibreOffice's spellchecking routine. There are two ways out of this dilemma. The first is to deal…

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5 Best Free Code Editors for Ubuntu and Other Linux

Explore the top free code editors for Ubuntu, including features and highlights. Find the best code editor for your development needs.

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How to Install OpenSearch on Debian 11

In this tutorial, you’ll deploy OpenSearch — an open-source search, analytics, and visualization suite — to the Debian 11 server.

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CTparental: Linux Parental Control Software

Stay on top of your children’s online activity with the free and open-source parental control software CTparental.

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Write Your First Python Macro in LibreOffice

This article explains how to set up LibreOffice for Python macro and helps you write your first Python macro in LibreOffice Calc and Writer.

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Slax Linux 15.0.1 and 11.6: Experience the Power of Simplicity

Slax 15.0.1, based on Slackware 15.0, and Slax 11.6, based on Debian 11.6, are now available for download with an updated package base.

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OBS Studio 29.0.1 Fixes Linux Crash on Wayland, More

OBS Studio 29.0.1 brings several Linux-specific fixes, including a crash when trying to use Wayland’s automatic scene switcher and more.

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How to Install Linux Kernel 6.1 on Ubuntu LTS

Stay up to date with the latest Linux kernel releases by learning how to install Kernel 6.1 on Ubuntu 22.04 or 20.04 LTS using TuxInvader PPA.

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How to Install VSCodium on Linux Mint

Learn how to install VSCodium on Linux Mint 21 or 20 for a privacy-friendly alternative to Visual Studio Code.

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Installing Caddy and PHP 8 on Rocky Linux 9 and AlmaLinux 9

This step-by-step guide shows how to install the Caddy web server with PHP 8 support on Rocky Linux 9 and AlmaLinux 9 and obtain a free SSL certificate.

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The Impact of Open Source on AI-Cloud Career Growth in Linux

This article explores the impact of open-source culture on career growth in the Linux-based AI-Cloud industry. Learn more here.

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