KDE

A slightly tweaked KDE Plasma desktop on Kubuntu. Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNETFor years, I've not given KDE Plasma its due. That is partially because my default desktops have…

Jack Wallen/ZDNETKubuntu FocusZDNET RECOMMENDS Kubuntu Focus Ir14 This clean, black chassis device feels and behaves like a premium laptop, where everything not only "just works", it…

In my example, I'm going to add Public to Places. That folder is in the Home directory, so as soon as you open the Dolphin file manager you should see it listed. …

Opening the Konsole app from the KDE Plasma menu. Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNET In the terminal window, paste the following command and hit Enter on your keyboard: You'll be…

KDE Plasma offers an elegant desktop. Image: Jack WallenThe truth is, there's a lot to be found with KDE, but not all of it is necessary.With that said, what's the best way to get,…

Right-click any blank spot on the desktop and click Add Widgets. You'll find plenty of widgets to choose from. Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNETHow to edit a widgetWhen you add a…

One major benefit of using iOS is that it makes it incredibly easy to sync between your iPhone and your Mac desktops and laptops. On the other hand, Android isn't quite so embedded into…

Jack Wallen takes a look at what's new with the latest release of the KDE Plasma open source desktop. Image: finevector/Adobe Stock The latest release of the KDE Plasma…

Looking for an incredibly easy tool to manage your SSH connections? KDE's terminal application has a handy trick up its sleeve. Image: Funtap/Shutterstock Truth be told,…

The latest release of the KDE Plasma desktop has a pretty cool trick up its sleeve, one that might make you want to switch from your current Linux desktop of choice.…