Do you have problems getting to sleep after a late night computer session? Does the monitor brightness hurt your eyes? Several Linux tools are available that could help with these problems.

Sorting through the array of note-taking tools and their features can be overwhelming. We look at two applications that offer a simple approach.

At a time when many developers are focused on cloud applications, Yorba’s sights remain fixed firmly on the desktop.

More and more Windows applications run on Linux thanks to Wine. If you spend a little time on configuration and troubleshooting, you won’t be stuck in Windows – even with applications that no one dreamed would run on Linux.

Fstransform converts a filesystem without formatting the media or deleting any files.

The Byobu session manager extends the shell, adding a range of useful functions, such as splitting the screen, running programs in the background, or organizing programs in tabs. In particular, administrators who rely on SSH will appreciate Byobu.

More and more Windows applications run on Linux thanks to Wine. If you spend a little time on configuration and troubleshooting, you won’t be stuck in Windows – even with applications that no one dreamed would run on Linux.

Wodim works behind the scenes in popular CD/ DVD-burning software, but it’s even more powerful at the command line.