Multimedia, Games and Crypto

Best Terminal Games on Linux

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Intro

GNU/Linux gaming has come a long way over the past decade. We are lucky to live in an age where there are a number of native linux games including AAA titles to choose from on the platform. Steam has also vastly increased the number of games available on Linux. Despite the vast availability of GUI based games, sometimes it can be more relaxing and entertaining to play terminal based ones. This is not so surprising considering the fact that most Linux users spend a lot of time on the command line and feel at home there. Luckily, there are a number of great terminal based games available on the platform as well.

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How to update Firefox on Linux

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Keeping your Linux system’s software up to date is always a good practice to follow, and Mozilla Firefox is no exception. Having the latest updates means that you have access to the newest features, bug fixes, and security patches for your web browser.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to update Firefox on all the most popular Linux distributions. Firefox normally takes care of updates by itself and doesn’t require much user intervention, but there are still a few methods that can be used to manually update the application.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to update Firefox via browser menu
  • How to update Firefox via GUI
  • How to update Firefox via command line
  • How to update Firefox via direct download

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How to Enable Multiple Simultaneous Audio Outputs on Pulseaudio in Linux

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Pulseaudio has a ton of features, most of which you’ll probably never use, but if you do need the ability to play audio through multiple output devices at once, you’re in luck. That happens to be one of Pulse’s lesser known capabilities, and it even works with Bluetooth.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to Install Paprefs
  • How to Enable Simultaneous Output
  • How to Use Simultaneous Output

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Dolphin Emulator

How To Install and Use The Dolphin Emulator On Linux

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The Nintendo Gamecube and Wii aren’t all that old as game consoles go, but many of their titles have already become beloved classics. Rather than keeping bulky consoles sitting under your TV, you can play your favorite Gamecube and Wii games on your Linux PC using the open source Dolphin emulator.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to Install Dolphin on Ubuntu
  • How to Install Dolphin on Debian
  • How to Install Dolphin on Fedora
  • How to Install Dolphin on Arch
  • How to Play A Game With Dolphin

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How to Create and Export Music Playlists on Linux

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There are plenty of applications that you can use to create a playlist on Linux, but Clementine is a longstanding favourite media player that plenty of Linux users already rely on to play their music libraries.

Clementine makes constructing a new playlist very simple and exporting it for use on another device even easier.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to Install Clementine
  • How to Import Your Music Library
  • How to Create a Playlist
  • How to Export a Playlist

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HiveOS Best Ethereum Miner for NVIDIA

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This article will provide you with a benchmark information on best Ethereum miners on HiveOs for your Nvidia GPU card. For our benchmark we have considered all currently available crypto miners on HiveOS, namely: Ethminer, Bminer, lolminer, Phoenixminer, T-rex, Gminer, Nbminer, Nanominer and TT-miner.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • Best Ethereum Miner based on hash rate speed
  • Best Ethereum Miner based on mining efficiency

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How to get and change image metadata in Linux

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Image metadata is information that is embedded into files like jpeg, tiff, and other common formats. The primary form of metadata used in photos is called EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format). This data can contain supplemental information for the image, such as the date and time that the photo was taken, with what camera model, GPS info, author, copyright information, and more.

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How to install the NVIDIA drivers on Ubuntu 22.04

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The objective is to install the NVIDIA drivers on Ubuntu 22.04 (Jammy Jellyfish) Linux and switch from the default open source Nouveau driver to the proprietary Nvidia driver. While the Nouveau driver comes installed by default, the proprietary Nvidia driver can offer several benefits over its alternative. By downloading the official driver, you will have the most cutting edge software and ensure maximum compatibility with your video card hardware.

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How to Check NVIDIA Driver Version on Linux

How to Check NVIDIA Driver Version on Linux

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Understanding the version of the NVIDIA driver installed on your Linux system is crucial for compatibility with various applications, especially for gaming, scientific computing, and machine learning tasks. Whether you are troubleshooting a driver issue or ensuring that you meet the prerequisites for software that requires a specific driver version, knowing how to check your NVIDIA driver version is a useful skill.

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Recording Live Streams on Linux with FFmpeg

Recording Live Streams on Linux with FFmpeg: Examples Included

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Recording live stream music and videos is a highly sought-after capability for content creators, archivists, and enthusiasts. With the power of FFmpeg on Linux, capturing these live streams directly from the command line becomes not only possible but also remarkably efficient. FFmpeg, a leading multimedia framework, supports a wide array of protocols, codecs, and file formats, making it the go-to tool for such tasks. Whether you’re aiming to record a live concert, a webinar, or your favorite online TV show, FFmpeg can handle it all with ease.

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HandBrake Converting a Video

How to Convert Video Formats on Linux

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There are a few ways to convert video files on Linux. If you’re a fan of command line tools, check out our FFMPEG video conversion guide. This guide is going to focus on HandBrake, a powerful graphical video conversion tool to covert video from and to many formats such as MP4, AVI, WebM and many more.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to Install HandBrake
  • How to Use Video Conversion Profiles
  • How to Convert a Video

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