Why You Should Consider Switching to Linux After Windows 10 Support Ends
9 reasons to consider switching to Linux after Microsoft ends support for Windows 10 (or even right now).
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How to Install Microsoft Teams on Ubuntu 20.04
Microsoft Teams has become an indispensable tool for collaboration, offering features like persistent chat, video meetings, and file sharing. Ubuntu 20.04 users can easily install Teams either through the command line or by downloading it from the official website. Install Microsoft Teams Using the Command Line Step 1: Open...
How to Install Wordpress with Nginx on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Installing WordPress on an Ubuntu server with Nginx provides a robust and efficient platform for your website. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up WordPress using the LEMP stack (Linux, Nginx, MySQL, PHP) on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Installing the LEMP Stack and WordPress Step 1:...
How to Save a File in Vim or Vi and Quit the Editor on Linux
Vim is a widely used text editor in the Linux environment, favored by developers and power users for its efficiency and powerful command-line capabilities. Effectively navigating vim's modes can significantly enhance your productivity when editing files. This guide details how to save a file and exit the vim...
How to Find and Replace Text in Vim on Linux
Vim is a widely-used text editor in the Linux environment, renowned for its efficiency and powerful command-line capabilities. Mastering Vim's search and replace functions can significantly enhance your productivity when editing files directly from the terminal. In this guide, we'll explore how to find and replace...
How to Delete Files and Folders from Linux Command Line
Managing files and directories through the Linux command line is a fundamental skill for users and system administrators alike. Whether you're freeing up space or organizing your system, knowing how to delete files and folders efficiently using the rm and rmdir commands is essential. Deleting Files with the...
How to Create a Bootable USB Flash Drive in Linux
Using USB flash drives to install Linux distributions has become increasingly popular due to their speed and convenience over traditional CDs or DVDs. In Linux, creating a bootable USB flash drive is a straightforward process with the help of tools like Unetbootin. Installing Unetbootin on Ubuntu and Debian: To install...
How to Use GNU Debugger in Linux
The GNU Debugger (gdb) is a powerful tool that allows developers to see what is happening inside a program while it runs or what the program was doing when it crashed. This guide will show you how to use gdb to debug a simple C program in a Linux environment....
How to Create a Linux Man Page
Creating manual pages, or man pages, for your custom scripts and programs in Linux can greatly enhance their accessibility and usability. By providing users with detailed documentation accessible directly from the command line, you ensure that anyone can understand how to use your tools effectively. In this guide, we'...
How to use Linux Screen
GNU Screen is a versatile terminal multiplexer that enables you to manage multiple terminal sessions within a single window. It's particularly useful for running multiple processes simultaneously and keeping your terminal sessions active even when disconnected. Installing screen To install screen on Ubuntu and Debian systems, execute the...
How to Fix UFW Deny Rule when it is not Blocking an IP Address
ufw (Uncomplicated Firewall) provides a user-friendly interface for managing firewall rules on Linux systems. It simplifies the configuration of iptables by allowing administrators to allow or deny traffic using straightforward commands. If you have attempted to block an IP address with the ufw deny command but the IP is still...
How to Use 'Pkexec' (a sudo alternative) to Run Commands as Root on Linux
On Linux systems, the sudo command is commonly used to perform tasks requiring administrative privileges. However, if you encounter errors with sudo, such as an invalid sudoers file or blocked programs, pkexec offers a reliable alternative for executing commands as the root user. The pkexec command allows you to run...
How to Add a Sudo User in Ubuntu
The sudo command in Linux is a powerful utility that allows users to perform tasks requiring administrative privileges. By default, standard users have limited access and cannot execute certain commands or install software that could affect the system. Granting sudo privileges to a user enables them to execute commands with...
How to Permanently Delete Files in Linux using Command Line and GUI Tools
Deleting files securely in Linux ensures that sensitive information remains irrecoverable, safeguarding data privacy and compliance with legal requirements. While simple deletion methods mark files for overwriting, they do not guarantee that the data cannot be retrieved with specialized tools. Command Line Tools for Secure File Deletion on Linux Using...
How to Update Firefox from Terminal on Ubuntu Linux PCs
For Ubuntu Linux users, keeping Mozilla Firefox up to date is crucial for security and performance enhancements. While Firefox offers automatic updates, there are situations where you might prefer or need to manually update it using the terminal. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to update Firefox from the...