today's howtos

• How To Install MPV 0.7.3 On Ubuntu 15.04, Ubuntu 14.10, Ubuntu 14.04, Arch Linux And Derivative Systems

• How To Install Selene 2.5.2 On Linux Systems

• How To Install Hedgewars 0.9.21 On Ubuntu 15.04, Ubuntu 14.10, Ubuntu 14.04 And Derivative Systems

• How To Install Python 3.3.6 On Ubuntu 14.10, Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 12.04 And Derivative Systems

• How To Install KDE 5.2 On Kubuntu 14.10 Utopic Unicorn

• How to Upgrade Linux Kernel to Stable 3.18.4 on CentOS 7.x

• An introduction into Ceph storage for OpenStack

• How to find a fastest Debian Linux mirror for your /etc/apt/sources.list

• How To Install Calibre 2.18 On Linux Systems

• How To Install WeeChat 1.1.1 On Ubuntu 15.04, Ubuntu 14.10, Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 12.04 And Derivative Systems

• How To Install Converseen 0.8.6 On Ubuntu 14.10, Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 12.04 And Derivative Systems

• How To Install Duck Launcher 0.69 On Ubuntu 14.10, Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 12.04 And Derivative Systems

• Introducing Dirty Presets, Locked Brush Settings and Cumulative Undo in Krita 2.9.

• Browse Anonymously with a DIY Raspberry Pi VPN/TOR Router

  Surf the Internet securely with your very own portable WiFi VPN/TOR router. You can configure a Raspberry Pi with Linux and some extra software to connect to a VPN server of your choice. The VPN connection encrypts your internet traffic so that hackers and spies can’t figure out what web sites you are visiting, and the web sites you are visiting can’t tell which computer you are surfing from. The router is small and portable, so you can plug it in anywhere, adding secure internet browsing to any occasion, from your room to the café. You can even connect WiFi devices that don’t support VPN, like your Chromecast or Pebl.

Leftovers: Gaming

• Feral Interactive Are Teasing Another Linux Port

  Even though we still haven't found out what game we teamed up with Feral Interactive to do a competition for, they have unleashed a new radar blip for a new Linux port.

• BADLAND GOTY Edition, An Atmospheric Side-scrolling Action Adventure Platformer Is Heading To Linux

  I'm going to be honest, I've never even heard of this game before, but multitude of awards speak for how good it is. We are getting a revamped version with more content, and going by the trailer we really are in for a treat. The visuals are beautiful, and it looks amazingly action-packed. I can't wait to give this a crack!

• Why the Steam Machine's war against Windows gaming looks more doomed by the day

  Steam Machines could be the PC that time passed by. These small computers, designed for streaming games in your living room, were intended as an alternative platform for gamers during the dark years of Windows 8. But what actually happened—or rather, didn't happen—with Steam Machines makes their future uncertain.

Pro tip: Find tons of open-source Android software with F-Droid

If you're looking for truly open-source software for the Android platform, you don't have to do a ton of searching or check through licenses from within the Google Play Store. All you have to do is download a simple tool called F-Droid. With this tool, you can download and install apps (from quite a large listing) as easily as you can from the Google Play Store. You won't, however, find F-Droid in the Google Play Store. Instead, you have to download the .apk file and install it manually. Once it's installed, the rest is just a matter of searching for an app and tapping to install.

Librem 15 Linux Laptop Set To Close At Around $400k USD

The manufacturing goal was $250k USD and thanks to the extension they're now set to close the campaign at the end of today at around $400k. With the extra funds, they're planning to add hardware kill switches for the microphone/camera and for all RF/WiFI/Bluetooth adapters. Those behind the project are also looking at replacing the HDMI port with two mini Thunderbolt ports.