The -v flag is pretty common for Linux commands. It enables verbose mode, which is useful to see what happens in the background when you run a command. For the cp command specifically, the -v flag ...

Whether the year of the Linux desktop is here or not, switching distros is still a pain. If you're planning to make a move to another Linux distribution, here's how I batch-install all my old ...

Winboat is a new technology to run Windows apps on Linux. The app is currently in beta, but shows real promise. If the developers can deliver, this will be a game changer. Also: I've used Linux for 30 ...

An Arizona man was tased and arrested Tuesday morning after allegedly attempting to flee from police during a traffic stop. John Parrado, 37, of Tucson, Arizona was placed under arrest on suspicion of ...

People who love to run fast and party can do both at the same time in September. On Sept. 20, Sam Houston Race Park will glow with The Night Nation Run, a 5K fun run and music festival featuring live ...

An upcoming Android update will significantly upgrade the Linux Terminal app, enabling it to run full-fledged graphical Linux programs on supported devices. The feature is currently experimental, ...

Linux is now the fourth most popular desktop operating system in America, according to the latest report from StatCounter. This comes at a time of record adoption for the niche OS, which has now ...

I’ve been a Chromebook fan and advocate for many years now. I bought my first one back in 2013, just a couple years after they debuted, and I’ve since purchased several more. If you ask me why, it’s ...

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