Defragmenting Linux
Optimizing data organization on disk
Defragfs optimizes files on a system, allowing videos to load faster and large archives to open in the blink of an eye.
Is Wayland the New X?
Looking into the Future of Display Server Protocols
Display server expert Daniel Stone explains what is really happening with the future of graphical display protocols on Linux.
Firefox Extensions
Getting More from Firefox
Firefox features many high-quality extensions to help improve productivity, protect your privacy, and more.
Tune Your Hard Disk with hdparm
Disk Inspector: Retrieving and setting hard drive parameters with hdparm
Hdparm is the tool to use when it comes to tuning your hard disk or DVD drive, but it can also measure read speed, deliver valuable information about the device, change important drive settings, and even erase SSDs securely.
Filesystems Benchmarked
Linux Filesystem Performance Tests
Choosing the right filesystem for a particular job can be a difficult task. We tested seven candidates and found some interesting results to make an administrator’s choice easier.