https://www.makeuseof.com Get the most out of Earth’s best open-source operating system. We highlight the best Linux distros, software, and games, plus share useful tips for anyone switching from Windows or macOS. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:30:17 GMT en-US hourly 60 Bash scripting is one of the most popular, accessible ways of programming your Linux computer. These simple script examples will help you understand the process and introduce you to the basics of Bash programming.

]]> Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:30:17 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/bash-script-examples-learn-linux-programming/ The ChromeOS operating system on your Chromebook features a handy Dark Mode that will turn the white backgrounds on most windows to black. It can therefore be useful when working in a low-light environment or if the standard display is giving you eyestrain. Here’s how to turn on Dark Mode on your Chromebook, and also how to disable it when you need to.

]]> Tue, 09 Jan 2024 12:00:17 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-turn-on-dark-mode-on-chromebook/ It can be hard to jam out or keep up with a Zoom meeting if your Chromebook's audio is too quiet. Happily, there's a workaround that will make the volume levels of your dreams a reality. Here's how you can give your Chromebook an above-max volume boost.

]]> Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:31:17 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/boost-volume-chromebook-beyond-max/ Having issues installing Python packages using the "pip" tool in Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm? There are some extra steps you need to take, involving the creation of a Python virtual environment. Here’s how to do it.

]]> Sat, 30 Dec 2023 19:00:19 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/raspberry-pi-os-bookworm-install-python-packages/ Thinking of buying a Chromebook as an inexpensive laptop, but aren’t sure if it will meet your needs? Let’s explore exactly what a Chromebook can and cannot do, and what it is good for.

]]> Thu, 28 Dec 2023 15:16:17 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-chromebook-good-for/ A Chromebook stuck on the Chrome screen can be difficult to fix since there are so many possible causes. Use the following tips to unfreeze a wide range of Chromebook models using keyboard shortcuts and other techniques.

]]> Tue, 26 Dec 2023 17:30:21 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/chromebook-stuck-on-chrome-screen-unfreeze/ Wondering about the devices connected to your Wi-Fi router? Try using the powerful Nmap network scanner and you can find out with just one command.

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 17:00:16 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/nmap-linux-wi-fi-network-connected-devices/ The Ubuntu top bar is convenient, but you may not want it showing all the time, taking up valuable screen real estate. Fortunately, you can tweak it to auto-hide, reclaiming useful space and reducing distractions.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 13:01:18 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/ubuntu-top-bar-how-auto-hide/ Ever found yourself stuck trying to understand the disk space consumption on your Ubuntu system? If so, you’ll want to check out the ncdu command which can help resolve this usage mystery.

]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2023 17:00:21 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/ncdu-check-disk-space-ubuntu/ As usual, Fedora 39 came with the latest updates to the GNOME desktop environment. But this release also introduced a new immutable alternative to Silverblue based on the Budgie desktop environment. Its name is Fedora Onyx.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 19:00:24 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-fedora-onyx-an-immutable-budgie-based-linux-distro/