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Linux Users Watch Youtube via Terminal!

2025-05-28T09:23:00.000-07:00

In the Youtube Video I posted About mov-cli Just kidding and for fun. Actually mov-cli has benefits when watching youtube more concisely and without ads, besides it can be customized. But you need to memorize the commands too. If you are curious and want to try it, you can try installing it with the steps on this website

If you use EndeavorOS, you can install it with

yay -S mov-cli

Next is to install the youtube plugin:

yay -S python-mov-cli-youtube

When both of these things are successful, open the terminal and type

mov-cli -e

You search for:

[mov-cli.plugins]

And add this command below it, to insert the youtube plugin into mov-cli

youtube = "mov-cli-youtube"

Save, and please check with the command:

mov-cli -lp (the plugin should be visible in the displayed list)

If all is successful, do mov-cli -s youtube "keyword"

in the video, I use the keyword fosslicious, to search for youtube videos. You can search for videos on Youtube with the keywords you want. Hopefully useful

How to Safely Delete Junk Files in EndeavourOS (Arch Linux)

2025-05-24T18:42:00.000-07:00

As time goes by, operating systems like EndeavorOS (an Arch Linux derivative) will store various temporary files, old package caches, system logs, and packages that are no longer needed. If left alone, these files can take up quite a lot of disk space.

For Linux users like me who use SSDs with small storage capacity (120GB), you need to pay attention to storage that is getting thinner over time. If not monitored and cleaned regularly, it will take up even more storage, apart from files that can be seen.

So there are several ways to clean it.

Safe and Controlled guide to cleaning junk files without damaging the system

1. Delete old package caches (leaving only the last 3 versions)

When the user installs a package, the system will save its cache. Actually, this is useful for example if there is an error we can downgrade to the previous version without having to re-download the package that was installed. But sometimes this actually takes up a lot of disk space if left alone. So it needs to be cleaned with this step:

sudo pacman -S pacman-contrib Install the paccache tool if it is not already

sudo paccache -r Delete the old version cache, leaving the 3 latest versions

If you want to leave only 1 latest version:

sudo paccache -rk1

2. Remove Orphaned Packages (No Longer Used)

Orphaned packages is packages that were previously installed as dependencies, but this package are now not needed by any application. To remove this package, you can type this in the terminal:

sudo pacman -Rns $(pacman -Qtdq)

What happens? This will remove unused dependencies, and does not interfere with the main application.

3. Reduce the Size of the System Log

The system log can swell to hundreds of MB. We can delete logs that are too old.

Use the command below to check the total size of system logs:

journalctl --disk-usage

And users can reduce the size eaten by this system log. To delete Endeavour OS logs older than 7 days:

sudo journalctl --vacuum-time=7d

The command will save the last 7 days of logs, so only delete those that are past 7 days. Adjust to your needs, so it doesn't have to be 7 days, you can change it longer, for example 14 days.

4. Clearing the cache of unused packages

To clear the cache of unused packages in Endeavour OS, users can use the command below:

sudo pacman -Sc

I do not recommend using -Scc because it will delete all caches including packages that are still needed, just use -Sc to save disk space without the risk of losing important caches.

Those are some of the ways I use to save space or reduce junk files in Endeavour OS. Hopefully useful

How To Install and Play Roblox on Linux

2025-05-24T04:44:00.000-07:00

Roblox is one of the most popular games besides Minecraft. At first glance, this game is similar to Minecraft when viewed from the character shape. But currently Roblox has various character shapes. Minecraft with its typical voxel, and Roblox with characters that are diverse.

We can play anywhere, and join any game provided, according to the player's interests when playing Roblox. In fact, players can do voice chat between players in several games that support this feature. However, to activate voice chat, usually using conditions such as identity verification.

As a Linux user, I am a little disappointed with this game, because it is not released natively for Linux. Even though it is available for other operating systems. But don't be sad.

2 ways to run and play Roblox on linux

Using Waydroid

Waydroid can run the Android version of the Roblox game by installing it via the Google Play Store. I've tried it, and it's pretty smooth even though some games can be a little buggy because maybe the compatibility is not optimal between Waydroid and Roblox.

Waydroid can run Roblox very smoothly when I tried it. But most Android mobile and Desktop PC games have different hardware requirements. If the installed Android game supports Desktop PC architecture (x86), you may not need additional libraries.

But if the game runs on a mobile architecture only such as ARM, users need some additional libraries, to be able to run Android games on Waydroid, you can go to this page to install some additional Waydroid libraries such as libhoudini ("ARM binary translator" so that ARM applications can run on x86-based devices).

In this case, it seems (correct me if I'm wrong), Roblox on the play store only supports running on ARM architecture, so it requires additional libraries if you want to run it on Waydroid Linux.

If you haven't installed Waydroid, you can go to the Waydroid Documentation for installation steps.

Using Sober

According to what I read on the website, Sober is an unofficial application that can run Roblox natively on Linux. Please go to the Sober Documentation page and read carefully.

Yes, I tried running Roblox on this application too. Compared to using waydroid, I feel, Sober is smoother when controlling characters or playing games.

To install Sober on Linux, you can go to this page. Make sure that the Linux you are using has installed flatpak, then you type the command:

flatpak install flathub org.vinegarhq.Sober

And to uninstall the application, you can use the flatpak list command first in the terminal. After finding the Application ID, you can type the flatpak uninstall (application_id) command. In this case, we want to uninstall Sober, so:

flatpak uninstall org.vinegarhq.Sober

You can watch the video on my channel to try running Roblox on both of the above applications.

Which application will you choose? This guide is for educational purposes only. Use at your own risk. I am not responsible for any consequences arising from its use.

Hope it helps.

Prime OS on EndeavourOS: Can it Run?

2025-05-21T17:11:00.000-07:00

Prime OS can be installed side by side with the Linux system. In the previous post on this blog, I discussed how to install Prime OS. At that time I tried it on Ubuntu, and the results were smooth. But in the comments column of my YouTube channel, there were some who complained about booting failure. I myself am not sure whether they followed the steps properly or just tried using a version that turned out to be incompatible. Because each person who fails has a different problem.

And this year, I use Endeavor OS as a daily driver for almost 1 year. I started using this Distro in July 2024 when i posted about this distro, and yeah ... it was posted by a user on the Endeavour OS forum and got some mixed comments, lol.

Back to the main topic:

Can Prime OS be installed and run on Endeavor OS?

The answer is: Yes!

I managed to install and run Prime OS on my PC. There was just a problem with the WiFi section. Maybe because when Prime OS was installed on the laptop, the WiFi device was immediately recognized, so there was no need to search manually. But on my PC, it wasn't detected automatically.

For installation on Endeavour OS (which is based on Arch Linux), the method is actually the same. I used a script that I had the chance to post on this blog, and I saved it in the system directory. I also tried installing it on another SSD that was mounted, but for some reason it wouldn't boot. Finally, I still used the old way: put it in the main file system.

The short steps:

Create folder on system with name primeos, then open the Prime OS ISO file (I used the primeos x86, 2.1.3). Inside primeos directory, create folder and give it name data. And copy the necessary files inside primeos.ISO (so the file content inside primeos directory is data(folder), install.img, kernel, system.sfs, initrd.img).

Create a boot menu. I use Grub Customizer on EnOS (yay -S grub-customizer) to create a new boot entry. And paste the boot script in this post.

Save, reboot, then select the boot menu that was created via GRUB.

The result and PC Specification to Try this

See The Video to watch The result:

I use EndeavorOS with Legacy mode on a PC with the following specifications:

Ryzen 5 5600G

16 GB RAM

The only problem right now is that WiFi is not automatically detected. But otherwise, Prime OS runs smoothly and enters the desktop without any problems.

Hope it helps!

Oh No, My PC Monitor Goes Blank When Fullscreen On Endeavor OS Linux KDE Plasma!

2025-05-02T17:48:00.000-07:00

When I first ran Endeavor OS on a new PC device. I tried to watch a video, and when in fullscreen mode, suddenly the monitor screen went blank like the monitor was dead. At that time I clicked 2x using the mouse so that the screen became fullscreen. In addition, trying to use the F11 button on the keyboard is also the same. The point is when entering fullscreen mode, the monitor screen immediately goes black but does not turn off because the indicator light is on.

In this case, I use a 24" Asus monitor, for a PC device using AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, and the Linux Endeavor OS with its KDE Plasma Desktop Environment display, and does not use a discrete VGA or still uses the Ryzen default igpu.

Solution:

After finding out the problem in the forums, I saw a post with the same problem, about the monitor going blank when fullscreen. So in this case I only need to change the settings from the Display Configuration. To change it.

Solution For Monitor Blank When Fullscreen on Linux

Please open Display Configuration and look for the Adaptive Sync menu, there if it is still in the Always or Automatic option, please change it to Never, and Apply. After that, please try again to play the video and run it in fullscreen. The monitor should no longer go blank.

You can also Watch My video below about this case:

Hopefully useful.

MagicaVoxel: A 3D Pixel Art App That Still Works on Linux via Wine!

2025-05-01T17:22:00.000-07:00

MagicaVoxel is one of those applications you can use to create voxel-based artwork think of it like pixel art, but in 3D. Creating objects in the app feels a lot like playing Minecraft, where you build structures block by block. Users can also apply effects to their voxel creations, such as smoke, metal, transparency, or a glass-like look.

This application has actually been released for quite some time. When I visited the official website, I noticed that it hadn’t received any recent updates. The latest available version was 0.99.7.1 (Beta), released in 2023 at the time this article was written.

What’s a bit disappointing, though, is that while older versions supported Linux, the latest release and recent ones in general no longer do.

Of course, it’s entirely up to the developer, because the creator is free to make the application for any platform. But I was curious, I tried this app running via Wine, and wow! it turns out that Magica Voxel runs pretty well on the PC I use.

Here’s a screenshot of MagicaVoxel running through the Heroic Games Launcher using Wine GE version 8-26-x86_64 and it ran smoothly.

MagicaVoxel Run On Linux

I haven’t explored all the features yet, but I did try the rendering function and tested a few built-in materials and everything worked quite smoothly. In my personal opinion, even though MagicaVoxel no longer officially supports Linux, it still runs well through Wine. I was even able to export my work in .ply and .obj formats and import them into applications like Blender 3D.

How to Connect a USB Gamepad to Waydroid for Playing Android Games on PC

2025-01-18T14:31:00.000-08:00

This time, I want to share how to connect a USB gamepad to Waydroid.

First, please open Waydroid. I assume that you have installed Waydroid on your PC and that it is running well.

After that, connect the gamepad to the PC's USB port. If the gamepad is connected and detected by Waydroid,You can immediately test whether you can navigate the menu in Waydroid using the gamepad's analog stick.

If you can't, please type this command in the terminal:

waydroid prop set persist.waydroid.udev true

waydroid prop set persist.waydroid.uevent true

After typing the command, stop the currently running Waydroid session and start it again. Unplug the gamepad and reconnect it. And please try again to move the menu in Waydroid using the gamepad, it should work.

If successful, you can play Android games on Waydroid using the gamepad, provided the game supports gamepad functionality. For example, you can play Minecraft.

Hopefully, this is useful!

Wow, we can play minecraft mobile on Linux PC!

2024-10-16T08:07:00.000-07:00

For Minecraft fans, especially the Bedrock edition, the experience of playing on Linux often poses its own challenges. Minecraft Bedrock Edition was originally designed to run on platforms such as Windows, Android, and iOS, making it difficult for Linux users to enjoy it without a special solution. However, MCPelauncher is here as an answer for Linux users who want to run Minecraft Bedrock Edition smoothly.

What is MCPelauncher?

MCPelauncher is an open-source project that allows users to run Minecraft Mobile(Android) on the Linux operating system. Technically, MCPelauncher utilizes a compatibility layer to adapt the Minecraft Bedrock environment to work properly on Linux. The project includes support for the Android version of Minecraft Bedrock running on Linux, providing an attractive alternative for users who don’t want to be limited to the Java version.

Some of the key features of MCPelauncher

Compatibility with Android Bedrock Version

MCPelauncher takes advantage of the Minecraft Bedrock version available for Android, allowing users to install and run it on their Linux systems.

Optimal Performance

MCPelauncher focuses on smooth performance on Linux. With the optimizations made by the developers, the Minecraft Bedrock gaming experience on Linux through MCPelauncher is almost on par with the native platform experience.

Minecraft mobile on Linux

In fact, when I tried to run it on a laptop with potato specifications, this game can still run smoothly, the specifications I use are Core i5 gen 3, 8 GB RAM, with Intel HD 4000 on Endeavour OS.

Controller and Input Support

We also get full support for input devices such as mouse, keyboard, and controllers. This ensures that the gaming experience is not limited to a specific input device and is flexible for various player preferences.

After I tried it, the gamepad was immediately detected in this game, and could be used immediately, I used the X3 gamepad connected via USB and was able to play using the gamepad without setting it up first.

Easy Installation Process(how to run it on linux according to my experience)

MCPelauncher provides a simple and easy-to-follow installation process, even for Linux users who are not familiar with the terminal. This ensures that everyone can run it without any hassle.

In this case, I am using the application in .appimage format, so it can be run directly without installing it first. Please go to this page to try using the appimage. or you can visit the mcpelauncher page to find information on how to install it on your system.

Pros and Cons of MCPelauncher

Pros:

Supports Minecraft Bedrock Edition on Linux, which was previously difficult for users to access.
A fairly simple installation process.
Good performance, even on older or resource-limited systems.

Cons:

Depending on the Android version of Minecraft Bedrock, which sometimes suffers from limited features compared to the Windows version.
While performance is usually good, there are still some compatibility issues depending on the Linux distribution used.

Important!

You must logged in to the google account that purchased the game, To play Minecraft Mobile on Linux.

Conclusion

MCPelauncher is the best solution for Linux users who want to run Minecraft Bedrock Edition. With reliable performance and easy installation process, MCPelauncher solves a major problem in running Minecraft Bedrock on Linux. For players who want to experience the Bedrock version without leaving their Linux system, MCPelauncher is definitely an option worth considering.

If you are a Minecraft fan who uses Linux, why not give MCPelauncher a try and see for yourself what a gaming experience it offers?

Goodbye Archcraft Linux, Thank You for This Year, I Switched to Endeavor OS!

2024-07-08T16:44:00.000-07:00

My journey using a Linux distro has been very long. Since I first got to know Linux in 2010, I still often try various distros that are suitable. Because, at that time I was still in school and had lots of time to try it.

And nowadays, I don't have as much free time as I used to. But I still really like using Linux Distros. When I experienced an error, maybe I would have been enthusiastic about finding a solution. Some errors can be fixed, however, some others made me reinstall the distro I was using. From Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Xubuntu, Archcraft and finally now using Endeavor OS.

Switching from one distro to another is easy in my opinion, but what you might miss is the environment of the distro system. Like yesterday when using Archcraft. I really like this distro because it is simple and has a cool appearance from the developer's concoction.

But I admit, I often encounter various problems, and they often occur when I upgrade packages. This happens very often and makes me have to ask the forum or look for the problem myself.

Maybe when I still have a lot of free time, it would be really fun to be able to find solutions to the problems I am facing. But for now, this is making it difficult for me, even when I want to use the laptop to start doing some work, it would be a waste of time if the error is not resolved or new problems are found.

I understand that Arch Linux is a Rolling Release and maybe some packages that will be installed are not yet or cannot be stable and run well. However, nowadays this really requires more time and energy to find a solution, and it can take days if the problem that arises is complex. So there have been several times when I reinstalled Archcraft because of upgrade problems that I couldn't solve myself, besides, even though sometimes many problems have been marked FIX or Solved on the forums I visit, this sometimes doesn't work on the distro I use.

So the final solution when you get stuck is to reinstall. Reinstalling the system is a hassle because you have to install applications and set up the system as it was before getting problems that cannot be resolved. And finally I gave up using Archcraft Linux and switched to another distro.

Using Endeavor OS

Endeavor OS

When I searched for an easy Arch-based Linux distro, Endeavor came up second after Manjaro. Ok, I tried Manjaro and it only got to the end of the installation, when it booted it had a kernel panic. And at that time I never tried Manjaro again. Next is Endeavor OS.

This distro has easy installation applications, such as Archcraft Linux. And the desktop environment I chose was Plasma 6. Wow, I actually didn't really like KDE in the past, but when I ran Endeavor OS with Plasma 6, my view on KDE changed. I think that KDE as before still feels heavy because at some times there is a slight lag or freeze (personal experience using the KDE desktop). But when I tried Plasma 6, everything seemed to run smoothly. Even on Endeavor, I can upgrade packages without having to write commands!.

Some of the advantages of Endeavor OS with Plasma 6 that I use:

1. Very easy to learn for users who are not yet experts with Linux distros, especially those based on Archlinux.

2. Minimize the use of commands because there are several menus that can be used instead of typing a command, for example to upgrade, update, change repository.

3. Setting up the application is easier than other distros, for example, when I want to change the theme and am bored with the existing theme, I can directly download the theme from the theme settings application provided. Very easy, right?

4, I think Endeavor OS is very suitable for people who don't have much time and want to work straight away using a laptop.

5. The appearance of KDE Plasma 6 is very good, the design from the start when logging in to the interface looks modern and easy to set up yourself.

6. There is quite a large community on the forum, so if you might have problems with this distro. Please ask on the official forum.

7. During installation, we can immediately have the default package that we want to install. And there are not too many default applications installed. So, don't fill up storage with applications that won't be used.

Maybe that's some of my views on Endeavor OS at the moment, hopefully for long term use, this OS won't experience problems, especially when there is a large package upgrade.

Say Goodbye Xubuntu, Welcome Archcraft Linux!

2023-02-01T17:44:00.001-08:00

This is purely from my experience using Linux Distros. I'm using Xubuntu from version 18.04, until 22.04. 2 upgrades(18.04 to 20.04, 20.04 to 22.04). I feel disappointed with the full upgrade, which always has errors and trouble. The worst is some error icon display problem from 20.04 to 22.04.

I'm a fan of the LTS version of Ubuntu. But the upgrade is useless. Because the error that appears has not been able to get a solution, even though I have tried browsing the relevant forums to find a solution to the problem.

In the end I definitely did a fresh install. ubuntu 20.04 and 22.04, some problems and upgrading both versions can only be resolved cleanly when I do a clean install.

This only wastes internet quota, time for resetting the system and apps that I need to work. And everything has to start from scratch. Finally I decided to look for another Linux Distro with a rolling release model. And my choice this time is Archcraft Linux.

When I wrote this article. I don't feel that I have significant and complicated problems (I didn't expect it to exist) when using Archcraft Linux, even though I rarely do updates and upgrades. Maybe once a week or once a month I do an update, while reading info whether there are problems with the latest update or not.

I'm not trying to badmouth any distro. The above is purely from my experience. And maybe in the future, I will write a tutorial related to the distro I'm currently using, Archcraft Linux. That's all, hopefully useful. ENJOY!

Update my opinion About This Distro

It turns out, after using it for several months, I often encounter problems when upgrading packages, even though when I first started, I rarely encountered this problem. And there is also not much community support that I follow, so we can't rely on forums to solve the problems we are facing. However, I admit that this distro has the simplest and coolest appearance.

How to solved wxgtk error when upgrade on Archcraft Linux?

2022-07-25T18:18:00.002-07:00

When Typing update and upgrade commands, I got an error that there are some package conflicts if upgrading, and this error is from wxgtk. The system is say : remove wxgtk-common can breaks dependency wxgtk-common.

For more details, look within the image below:

I was browsing to find a way to resolve the error. As it turns out, many other Linux users with Arch-derived distros have experienced the same thing. And to fix this is very easy. That is by removing the wxgtk2 package using the following command:

sudo pacman -R wxgtk2

If the package can't be removed because it's related to p7zip-gui. What I did was to remove the p7zip-gui app first with the command:

sudo pacman -R p7zip-gui

After the app package above was removed, I re-typed the upgrade command on Archcraft Linux:

sudo pacman -Syu

And, when there is a dialog like the image below, I type "y".

The package upgrade on Archcraft Linux is running successfully. May be useful.

Can I run Linux Ubuntu Via external SSD/HDD?

2022-03-11T15:47:00.000-08:00

SSD/HDD Enclosure

Yes, we can run Linux Ubuntu from SSD or HDD which is not embedded on PC/laptop. If you have an unused SSD, you can install Ubuntu and run it. In this case, I've tried it. And when this article was published, I was using a Linux distribution installed on an external SSD.

How to Boot and Run Ubuntu Linux on external SSD/HDD?

I assume that you have a HDD/SSD enclosure and a HDD/SSD installed with Ubuntu.

Please install the SSD/HDD in the enclosure and connect it to a USB or eSATA port.

Turn on the computer and enter the BIOS menu.

In the BIOS menu, please select the boot option using the SSD/HDD that you connected from the outside.

Supposedly, when you choose to boot on an external SSD / HDD, Ubuntu will boot and you can immediately operate.

For the BIOS menu, every computer is different, so please find out for yourself how to enter the bios and change the boot options to an external SSD.

I've tried this way to boot Windows on an external SSD but it didn't work and and got a bluescreen.

In conclusion, Running Ubuntu Linux using an external SSD, it can still run normally although maybe when the boot process feels a little slow. This may depend on the SSD and enclosure you are using. Hopefully useful and ENJOY!.

Easy Way to Install Prime OS 2.0 on Ubuntu!

2022-01-20T06:43:00.000-08:00

Prime OS 2.0.1 Beta

Prime OS is an Android operating system for the desktop that you can use for video editing, games or other purposes. Currently, Prime OS version 2.01 which uses android 11, has been released in Beta. I feel that this OS Update is experiencing a lot of development.

One of them is the desktop view that can open several applications. In addition, there is a game manager menu for mapping controllers in the games that we install. Some games can run smoothly on this OS, for example, Ragnarok X Generation and PUBG mobile.

Basically, this android operating system is intended for mobile gaming needs that can be done on a Desktop PC. Although there are many android emulators that can be run on a PC, if the specifications of the laptop used are very minimal. Maybe installing an android desktop like Prime OS is one solution.

In addition to Prime OS, there are also several Android operating systems for desktops, you can read about them here.

How to install Prime OS 2.01 beta(Android 11) On Ubuntu

Please download Prime OS on the official website.
Create a folder with the name "primeos" on the file system. You can make the folder the file system with the pkexec command followed by the name of the file manager. For example, pkexec thunar on Xubuntu, or maybe Nautilus on Ubuntu.
Copy and Paste the file in the .iso prime os in the "primeos" folder and create a folder with the name "data".

Please add a boot menu to grub. The easiest is to use the Grub Customizer, and create a boot menu of type "Other". Next copy and paste this command in the Boot sequence:
insmod part_gpt
search --file --no-floppy --set=root /primeos/system.sfs
linux /primeos/kernel root=/dev/ram0 androidboot.selinux=permissive buildvariant=userdebug SRC=/primeos
initrd /primeos/initrd.img
Save the settings, and reboot the computer.
Select the boot menu that you have created, and if it is successful, Prime OS will appear.

Actually, the difference between how to install this version of prime os is in the files that are copied. In this version you only need to copy some files that are in the .iso from primeos according to the steps above. And to install it is the same as how to install primeos on Ubuntu that I have written on this blog. Hopefully useful and enjoy!

Some Cool and Free Android Launcher Apps Without Ads!

2022-01-11T17:15:00.000-08:00

Android smartphones on the market usually have their own default launcher. So, the appearance of a certain brand of smartphone will also be different, unless the smartphone uses the default stock android which looks still standard.

I have several Chinese production smartphones, and most of them embed ads in their UI. Sometimes these ads are embedded in some of the default apps from smartphones. You can delete some default apps without root using adb.

If you don't like the default launcher, you can replace it with a lighter or cooler launcher. However, many launchers on Google Play also include ads. And if you don't like launchers that embed ads, you can choose from some of the cool and opensource launchers below!.

1. Rootless Pixel Launcher

Image credit: Amir Zaidi

This launcher has a look like the default android, and also like the appearance on google pixel. Very minimalistic and easy to set up. This launcher looks simple and lacks features. But Rootless Pixel is a lightweight launcher with a very good appearance. This launcher is also free of ads.

Get Rootless Pixel Launcher on F-droid!

2. Lawnchair

Image Credit: Lawnchair

I consider that this app is a development of Rootless Pixel with more features and more flexibility to manage. For now, I think Lawnchair is one of the best launchers you can try. I also use Lawnchair to change the default display of my smartphone.

Get Lawnchair on F-Droid!

3. Pie Launcher

Image Credit: Markus Fisch

Are you a user who prefers a minimalist look? If so, then Pie Launcher can be an option to replace your smartphone's default launcher. The appearance of this launcher is very minimalist with a circular menu.

Get Pie Launcher on F-Droid!

4. Posidon Launcher

Image Credit: Posidon

If you like the look of a launcher similar to One UI, you can try Posidon Launcher. Because these apps are inspired by the UI. The appearance is also simple and very suitable for users who like a minimalist screen display.

Get Posidon Launcher on F-Droid!

5. OLauncher

Image Credit: Tanuj M

One of the launchers with a very simple appearance and no icon. In Olauncher, users will only see the name of the app in the app drawer. This launcher doesn't really block the wallpaper because it doesn't have an icon.

Get Olauncher on F-Droid!

6. Slim Launcher

Image Credit: Beautus S. Gumede

A very unique launcher. Slightly similar to Olauncher which does not use icons on the display offered. However, it looks very simple without any decoration. Users will only see the name of the application with a black wallpaper.

Get slim launcher on F-Droid!

7. T-UI Launcher

Image Credit: Francesco Andreuzzi

In this launcher it looks like we are using the terminal on linux. This launcher only displays text. In fact, to call apps we need to type the name of the application. If you often use the terminal on linux maybe you will like it. No wallpapers, no icons, just text and a keyboard to type commands on your android.

Get T-UI Launcher on F-Droid!

Hopefully useful and ENJOY!...

How to Create A Shortcut To Run Xubuntu Linux Application in Terminal

2021-12-26T15:53:00.000-08:00

Sometimes, some games that are on Steam can only run if I run using the terminal. So basically, the user needs to call the application using the terminal. This requires the user to open a terminal in Linux and write commands to call the application to be run.

One of the benefits of running apps on Linux using the terminal is that the user can find out the logs of the application activity that is running at the same time. It is often used to check, whether the application is running properly or find errors while running.

In my opinion, Calling the application through the terminal many times is a bit of a hassle. However, the user can create a 1-click shortcut that can run the application through the terminal. So users don't have to bother opening a terminal and writing application calling commands repeatedly when calling applications.

How to create a shortcut to run linux apps via terminal in Xubuntu?

Please open Menu Editor/Menu Libre. To install it can go to this page.
Add launcher and write below command:
xfce4-terminal -e steam
Please give the name of the Launcher as you wish. In this case I named it Steam Terminal.
Save launcher.

Users can also directly edit from an existing shortcut like I did:

In that command, I executed steam using the terminal as a solution to the problem I wrote above. The command above is just an example, users can apply it in gnome-terminal or other terminal.

In the example shortcut above, I use xfce4-terminal to call Steam. So, if the shortcut that I created is clicked, then Steam will open automatically through the terminal. Here is the result of calling steam via terminal in the shortcut I created:

Hopefully useful and ENJOY!...

How to Uninstall Android Bloatware Without Root On Ubuntu Linux?

2021-11-15T02:38:00.001-08:00

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When buying an Android smartphone, users may notice that there are some unwanted applications (bloatware), which are installed but cannot be removed, because these applications are installed in the system. And in order to change the system rules and be able to remove the default apps installed in the system, the user needs root privileges.

But, rooting in android in my country, can void the warranty if the smartphone was recently purchased. So I don't recommend doing this. If you don't like some of the default applications on your smartphone, users can actually disable them. But sometimes some default applications cannot be disabled.

In addition, users can delete the smartphone's default app using ADB(Android Debug Bridge).

How to Install Android Debug Bridge(ADB) on Ubuntu.

Open a Linux terminal and please type the command:

sudo apt update

sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb

Please check if adb is already installed by typing adb version.

How to remove bloatware apps on Ubuntu Linux using adb

Connect Smartphone and enable Developer Options.
On the Developer Options menu, please enable USB Debugging.
Open a terminal and type the command:

adb devices

There should be a list of connected devices on Ubuntu Linux, when you type the above command.
If your device has been detected, please type the command:

adb shell

You will enter the android shell, and here you can delete the application on the smartphone with the command:

pm uninstall -k --user -0 (package_name)

To see a list of application packages, you can use the App Inspector on android, or by typing the command:

pm list package

Warning: You should be careful in choosing which bloatware packages to uninstall. Remember! Don't make the mistake of uninstalling the application package, because it can cause system problems on your smartphone. Never uninstall an application package that you do not know whether the application is important or not on your smartphone system!.

Hopefully useful and ENJOY!.

How To Enable Virtual Emulated Desktop On Proton Steam On Ubuntu Linux!

2021-10-12T16:21:00.000-07:00

Proton is an application released by Valve that is used to run Windows Operating System Games on Linux. We can install this application via Steam.

To see a list of games that can be run on Proton, please visit ProtonDB. There are also some discussions posted by users regarding problems when running games using Proton.

Proton was developed from Wine. So, some features of Wine can be used in this application. One of them is Virtual Emulated Desktop.

Virtual Emulated desktop allows users to change the screen resolution according to their wishes. In my previous article, I discussed this feature when running Vroid Studio on Ubuntu and it was freezing. And when activating Virtual Emulated Desktop, the application doesn't freeze and runs smoothly.

However, not all cases of freezing applications that are running will be resolved by activating Virtual Emulated Desktop.

How to Enable Virtual Emulated Desktop on Proton?

To enable this feature, you must know the path of the Game App ID that installed on Steam. To see it, please open the game library on Steam and select Properties on the game. In the Updates menu there is the App Id of the game.

Next, look for the App ID of the game you want to run using Virtual Emulated Desktop in the directory:

.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/id_game

Finally, please run the command below:

WINEPREFIX=/home/your_home_name/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/game_app_id/pfx/ winecfg

Please replace your_home_name with your home name, and in app_id_game, please replace it with the App id of the game.

If successful, the Wine Configuration menu will appear as shown above, and the user can activate the Virtual Emulated Desktop on the desired game.

Hopefully Helpful and ENJOY!...

OpenGL Error After Upgrade on Ubuntu, Game on Steam Won't Run!

2021-08-23T16:47:00.000-07:00

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This happened when I finished upgrading Ubuntu 20.04. On the list of updates, there is an update of Mesa to the version provided in the Ubuntu repositories. However, after the upgrade, All games running on Wine and Proton can't open properly. When opening game with Wine via terminal, there is information: X Error of failed request: GLXBadFBConfig. So, the problem is that all games can't run on Wine and Proton.

I tried searching the forums and saw some Ubuntu users' posts with the same problem. However, none of them could solve this problem on my computer. This makes me frustrated and regrets why I have to upgrade Mesa, if the package will error on my laptop.

So, to be able to run games on Wine as before, you have to downgrade Mesa to the previous version. I'm looking for articles to downgrade and it's getting more complicated. Yes, I am not an expert user of Linux who understands all the systems.

How I Solve This Problem!

Next I looked for articles on how to install a stable Mesa driver. And here is the command to install Mesa Stable on Ubuntu:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kisak/kisak-mesa

sudo apt update

sudo apt upgrade

After the process is complete, the Mesa version on Ubuntu becomes a stable version although it looks like the version currently running on my laptop is not the last released version.

By upgrading the stable version of Mesa, I was able to solve the OpenGL error problem. All games running on Wine and Proton can run again without any problems.

I'm Running A Game On Steam on Ubuntu Linux With Intel HD 4000, It Worked or Failed?

2021-08-15T18:18:00.002-07:00

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Playing Games With Potato Latop On Ubuntu Using WINEHQ

I have a laptop with specs: Core i5 3th Gen, 8GB RAM, GPU Intel HD 4000 and using Ubuntu Linux. I want to play my favorite game that I used to play on Windows(Super Mecha Champions). I once tried running it on Ubuntu using Wine, but it didn't work.

After editing the configuration on Ubuntu, finally, it can run on Wine. However, the gaming experience when using Ubuntu on my favorite games was very bad. Because when on Windows I can play this game smoothly.

When I tried it on Linux, in the tutorial section, the game was very laggy and didn't run smoothly. I suspect that the driver in Ubuntu is not running optimally by default, and at that time I was lazy to find a way to maximize graphics from Intel HD 4000 in Ubuntu.

Finally I skipped to play this game because I don't use windows anymore. However, a friend posted that this game was moved on Steam. I'm interested in trying it again and immediately installing Steam for Ubuntu and the games on the laptop. Installation was successful.

Trying To Run The Same Game On Proton Steam

After installing the Game, I tried pressing the "PLAY" button on Steam and.... The game won't run. Okay, maybe Intel HD 4000 is not suitable for playing this game. Finally I read some of the posts of people on ProtonDB and found posts discussing the Super Mecha Champions game.

Some users ask why this game won't run. In fact, many users there are using a GPU that is much better than mine (based on the specifications info on the right of the user's post). I thought, if they can't run it on a PC with such cool specs, what about the specs of this potato? Definitely can't either.

However, in the forums that discuss this game, many users can solve this problem by using WineD3D. To run this game, it turns out that you need to add command to the game before running it. That is by adding this command:

PROTON_USE_WINED3D=1 %command%

I also tried it, and it still won't run. Hehehe...

There are also users who commented that to play this game, you must run Steam through the terminal and use Proton version 5.0-10. I also follow this user's post, and... The game can be opened, wow!...

After updating the game, I can play until the tutorial. However, the same problem also occurs here, the game runs very lag. When controlling the character runs like Slowmotion and stutters. And in this experiment also failed.

So, I conclude that running it on Wine and Proton is both lag and not smooth. But I'm still grateful that the game can be opened even if it's only up to the Game tutorial.

Looking For How To Optimize Intel HD Performance On Ubuntu

Finally I'm looking for how to optimize graphics settings on Ubuntu using Intel HD. Some articles mention that Intel HD does not require additional drivers. There is also a mention that the default graphics setting on Ubuntu is Power Saving.

And I found an article here, to enable high performance settings on Ubuntu, namely by editing the GRUB (etc/default/grub) like this:

GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash i915.enable_rc6=0"

After rebooting, I tried to open Steam in the terminal, and run Game Super Mecha Champions. The result is this game can run as smoothly as when I use Windows. I was able to complete several matches without any obstacles. When playing games on Ubuntu, I also add a laptop vacuum to minimize overheating. You can also watch this video:

The conclusion is finally I can play my favorite game(Super Mecha Champions) on my Ubuntu laptop and it runs fine. Hopefully in the future many game developers will also build their games for Linux. Maybe useful and ENJOY!...

Oh No, My Archcraft Linux Gets XFCE PolicyKit Agent Error Notification!

2021-08-11T15:57:00.001-07:00

I'm getting an Error on XFCE PolicyKit Agent when it finishes updating and upgrading on Archcraft Linux. And this makes me confused and frustrated. Below is a screenshot of the notification:

This issue has been discussed in the Stack Exchange forum, but it has not been able to solve my notification problem. On the forum, many responses answered with suggestions for typing a certain command and that made me even more confused.

There are also those who say that these notifications can be disabled via Settings manager -> Session & Startup. However In Archcraft I use OpenBox, and Session & Startup application is available for XFCE4. On Archcraft Linux using Openbox, the application is not installed by default.

Finally, I opened the Archcraft Linux group on Telegram and looked for the same problem. Apparently, there are several Archcraft users who have the same problem. To solve this problem is very easy in Archcraft. Namely by disabling the XFCE PolicyKit Agent.

How to disable XFCE PolicyKit Agent on Archcraft Linux that using Openbox?

Go to the home directory and please show hidden files by typing CTRL+H
After all the files appear on the screen, please enter the .config directory.
In that directory, please open the Openbox folder, and look for Autostart.
Open the autostart file. The file contains a list of applications that run when the laptop is turned on, including the XFCE PolicyKit Agent.
Please find the application and delete it. In this case I just put ## to disable XFCE PolicyKit Agent.

Next, save and reboot. The notification from the XFCE PolicyKit Agent Error should have disappeared. Hopefully useful and ENJOY!...

You can also watch the video below, to solve the problem in the discussion in this post:

My First Impression When Using Archcraft Linux!

2021-08-09T02:28:00.000-07:00

I am a Xubuntu user. But when trying Arch Linux, there is a different taste when using Debian derivatives. Arch Linux feels more complicated. Yes, in my opinion, this distro is less suitable for new users using Linux distributions.

But Archcraft is different, this distribution will make it easier for new users who want to explore the Arch Linux distro.

Archcraft is one of the Linux distributions that offer a minimalist appearance but easy to customize. This Distro is a Pure Arch Linux wrapped in a beautiful display of Window Manager. But for now the Xfce variant is also available!.

My opinion about Linux Archcraft:

Minimalist and beautiful display using OpenBox (on the default view).
The default application provided is quite complete. For the default browser it still uses Midori which is one of the lightweight browsers. But, you can install other browsers when you need it.
Provides several themes and icons that are quite large and beautiful.
There are several display styles that you can choose on the Change Style menu. And Boom!..., the display will change according to what you choose with just 1 click. In addition there are also other display settings which in my opinion are very sufficient to make the desktop look cool.

These are just a few features that I have explored. For more detailed features you can read it on the Archcraft Features page. Archcraft only supports 64-bit processor architectures.

The reason I use Archcraft

I haven't been so familiar with Arch. When a glimpse of reading about Linux Arch, I don't like the settings that are too complicated like a standard Arch (but for users who are experts, this is not a problem).

Actually there are many Arch-based distributions that make it easier for new users. But I prefer the default view of Archcraft, this very minimalist makes the old laptop that is rarely used to feel light again.

So, with a laptop that only has a 4GB memory capacity with a dualcore processor that supports 32 bit or 64 bit architecture. I feel Archcraft is the best choice. On this potato laptop, I get an idle status of memory less than 1GB. Maybe for the latest PC / laptop devices, it rarely see idle positions requiring too much RAM like in this default Archcraft.

Will I immediately move from Ubuntu to Arch?

For now the main distro that I use on my main laptop to work is Xubuntu. But that doesn't mean I am Fanboy Xubuntu, this is because of needs.

And I also don't want to waste time studying Arch Linux with various problems. But Archcraft makes me feel easier when using Arch Linux. So I decided to install 2 different Linux distributions in my 2 laptops. And maybe posting various cases when using Linux Archcraft.

Hopefully useful and ENJOY! ...

How To Add Plank Themes On Ubuntu Linux!

2021-07-08T17:22:00.000-07:00

Plank is a dock application to beautify the desktop appearance on Linux distributions. This application is very light and useful for those of you who want to create shortcuts from the applications of your choice.

In a previous tutorial, I wrote a post about how to install and set up plank on Ubuntu. This time I want to discuss about how to add a theme to Plank on Ubuntu. You can search for plank themes on p ling.com. And please search using the keyword "plank themes" in the category search menu.

To enter the Plank Dock settings menu, you can press Ctrl + right click, then select preferences. In the menu there is a choice of themes. The default themes provided by this application are less diverse. Users can install other themes according to their individual tastes. An example is the plank dock theme I use in the image below:

To add other themes is very easy. Users only need to add new themes to the .local/share/plank/themes folder (press Ctrl+H to see hidden directories). In addition, it is also possible to put the theme file in the /usr/share/plank/themes directory, so that the theme can be read in global settings. In this second method, the user needs access as root to put the plank dock theme in that directory.

Next, please check on the theme menu that you plank, whether a new theme has been added to the theme list. Hopefully useful and ENJOY!

JingOS, Linux-Based Operating System For Tablet And Smartphone!

2021-06-24T17:32:00.000-07:00

JingPad A1

JingOS is a Linux-based operating system currently being developed by developers from China. This operating system is used on smartphones, tablets and desktop. If you look at the previous year. Many Linux distribution developers are developing it for Mobile devices.

One of the famous is Ubuntu Touch which has been discontinued by Canonical. However, Ubuntu Touch is developed by the community. In addition there are other linux operating systems such as Postmarket OS, Librem5, Mobian, Manjaro, etc. Many developers develop it with privacy and security purposes.

JingOS is also an Operating System developed for mobile devices. They developed a Linux-based operating system for their tablet, the JingPad A1. You can see the specifications here.

With this operating system, we can operate various jobs on a laptop with Linux, just using a tablet. So for daily drivers such as typing code, writing, sending email and other multitasking activities can be done on a tablet to replace work with a laptop. In the past, Ubuntu touch also came with a slightly the same mission, to make mobile devices with Ubuntu OS as an alternative to Android which is currently dominating the mobile device market.

One of the differences between JingOS and other mobile OS based on Linux (besides Android) is that JingOS was also developed to be able to run applications on Android natively. In the demo video offered, they also explain that JingPad users can install an android application and use it.

In the development of Linux distributions, there are also applications that can be used to run Android applications natively, namely Anbox. However, currently its development is still in the alpha stage. Anbox also still has a lot of bugs that need to be fixed. There is also SPURV which is still in the experimental stage.

In my opinion, one of the interesting points of JingOS is that if their operating system development can run many or maybe all android applications natively and smoothly on their Linux distribution, this can be one of the advantages of this OS.

Regardless the Pros and Cons of the State of China regarding privacy issues. JingOS brings several features that are very suitable for Linux users with high mobility. Let's look forward to the continuation of this project. Hopefully useful and ENJOY!

FSearch: Lightweight File Search Apps For Linux!

2021-06-09T16:48:00.004-07:00

Xubuntu is a Linux distribution variant of Ubuntu. This makes some applications in Ubuntu may not be installed by default on Xubuntu. An example is a file search utility. On Xubuntu which uses the Xfce4 desktop environment, we can search for files using Catfish.

Catfish is a useful application for finding files quickly. However, this application has the disadvantage of not being able to move multiple files at once. For example, when we search for images with .jpg format. To move it we need to go into the folder and move one by one. I don't know if the next version of Catfish will provide this feature or not.

And Alternative to the lightweight Catfish is FSearch. To install Fsearch on Ubuntu, you can write the command below:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:christian-boxdoerfer/fsearch-daily

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt install fsearch-trunk

To remove FSearch, you can use the command sudo apt remove fsearch-trunk. You can visit this page for instructions on how to install on other Linux Distribution.

Some of the advantages of FSearch:

The interface is simple and easy to use.
Fast file search process.
Lightweight and does not take up a lot of resources on the computer.
Can be used to delete, cut, and copy multiple files at once.

For advanced features you can see on the official FSearch page.

If you are an Xubuntu user and feel lazy to open this application from the menu, you can add a Shortcut for FSearch. An example is a shortcut with the combination Ctrl+Shift+F. Please open the Keyboard menu and select the Application Shortcuts menu as shown below!:

When creating shortcuts must also be careful. Do not create a shortcut that has been used to call another command. What do you think? Hopefully useful and ENJOY!.

Easy Way to Install and Remove AppImage Application on Linux With AppImageLauncher!

2021-05-26T17:39:00.000-07:00

AppImage is a type of application package that can be run directly on Linux distributions without installation. Usually, users can immediately run this application by double clicking or right clicking and selecting the execute menu.

To manage AppImage files, you can use AppImageLauncher. This application has a small size and is one of the applications that I recommend you use to make it easier to manage some of the appimage applications that you run on Linux distributions. Please visit this page to try AppimageLauncher.

One of the advantages of using AppImageLauncher is that users will find it easy to find application files in the .AppImage format on a computer. Because every .AppImage file that is run will be automatically moved to the "Application" folder in Home (by default). Users can also customize or change to other directories.

To install AppImageLauncher, I prefer to use a file with a .deb package. So in this discussion I installed this application using this format. If you use the .deb format, you can install it with the following command:

sudo dpkg -i (Package_name.deb)

Don't forget to enter the directory where the package is stored, so the system can find it. Or for those of you Xubuntu users like me. To install files with .deb package format, you can directly use the Software Install(Gnome Software). And will enter the installation menu as shown below.

To delete this application you can open a terminal and type the following command:

sudo dpkg -r appimagelauncher

When AppimageLauncher is installed, all .AppImage files that you run will go to the Application folder by default. To delete an application with the .AppImage format, please enter that folder and delete it.

After deleting, the shortcut on the menu will also be deleted automatically. If the shortcut doesn't disappear, please restart the computer and the shortcut from the AppImage application should be deleted. If it hasn't disappeared, for Xubuntu users, you can use MenuLibre to remove application shortcuts from the application list. Hopefully useful and ENJOY! ...