Ubuntu 14.04
elementary OS Freya: Overview, Features, and Installation
A complete look at elementary OS Freya — built on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS — covering the Pantheon desktop, Slingshot launcher, Wingpanel, installation walkthrough, and power-user tweaks.
How to Upgrade Xfce 4.10 to Xfce 4.12 in Xubuntu 14.04 and 14.10
Step-by-step guide to upgrading from Xfce 4.10 to Xfce 4.12 in Xubuntu 14.04 and 14.10 using a PPA — covering new features, configuration backup, installation, and troubleshooting.
How to Install Enlightenment E20 Desktop Environment in Ubuntu 14.04/14.10
Step-by-step guide to installing the Enlightenment E20 desktop environment on Ubuntu 14.04 and 14.10 — covering PPA setup, EFL libraries, Terminology terminal, Enlightenment configuration, and resolving common build and display issues.
KDE Plasma 5 in Kubuntu 14.04, 14.10, and Linux Mint 17 KDE
How to install KDE Plasma 5 on Kubuntu 14.04, Kubuntu 14.10, and Linux Mint 17 KDE — covering PPA setup, upgrading from KDE 4, the new Breeze theme, KRunner, and resolving common migration issues.
How to Make Lubuntu 14.04 Look Like Windows XP
Transform Lubuntu 14.04 into a Windows XP lookalike with GTK themes, icon packs, LXDE panel configuration, custom wallpaper, and font adjustments — a step-by-step theming guide for easing the transition from XP to Linux.
How to Install LXQt 0.7.0 in Ubuntu 14.04 and Derivatives
Complete guide to installing LXQt 0.7.0 on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Trusty Tahr — covering the LXDE and Razor-Qt merger, PPA setup, first-run configuration, and performance comparison with LXDE.
How to Install Cinnamon 2.2 in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
Step-by-step guide to installing Cinnamon 2.2 desktop environment in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Trusty Tahr — including PPA setup, session switching, theme configuration, Nemo file manager, and troubleshooting display issues.
How to Install Google Chrome in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Trusty Tahr
A detailed guide to installing Google Chrome on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS — covering the .deb download, dependency resolution, repository setup for automatic updates, and the differences between Chrome and Chromium.