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What Is Nohup and How Do You Use It?

nohup is a supplemental command that tells the Linux system not to stop a command once it starts. Learn what nohup is and how to use it.

How to Add Users to a Group in Linux

The user and group permission system is one of the most important parts of a Linux system. Learn how you can create and modify groups today.

How to Install CMake in Linux

CMake is a handy cross-platform tool that handles compiling and building C++ applications. Find out how to install it and more!

How to Resample Hi-Res FLAC in Linux

Resampling allows you to play a Hi-Res FLAC file even on low-end devices. Learn how to use sox and Linux to resample your music today.

How to Fix an MTD Device Error in Linux

Fixing an MTD device error is easy! This quick guide will tell you all you need to know about this error message and more.

How to Check and Control Your CPU Frequency in Ubuntu

High CPU usage is a big indicator of high power consumption. Learn how you can optimize your computer by controlling its CPU frequency.

3 Quick and Easy Ways to Open Any File as Root in Ubuntu

Accessing the root user from the GUI can be tricky to a new Linux user. Learn how to open files as root from the desktop in Ubuntu.

How to Migrate From CentOS to AlmaLinux

CentOS 8 reached its end of life on December 31, 2021. Here we show you how to migrate from CentOS 8 to AlmaLinux.

How to Install and Use Snapcraft on Linux

Snapcraft allows you to easily create snap that can be used in various Linux distributions. Here is how to install and use Snapcraft in Linux.

How to Create a Bitcoin Lightning Node in Linux

Bitcoin Lightning is an overlay network that speeds up your Bitcoin transactions. Learn how to create your own Lightning node in Linux today.

Ubuntu Software Center Not Working? Here Are the Fixes

Want to install something, but Ubuntu Software Center is not working? Try these fixes to get it up and running again.

How to Find a Specific Word in a File on Linux

Most search tools only look at file names. Grep will look inside files with the correct flags. Learn how you can find a specific word in a file on Linux.

How to Enable Audio Casting in Linux

This universal guide is everything you need to know about Audio Casting on Linux. Find out how to enable Audio Casting and more, right here!

How to Control RGB Lighting On Linux

While RGB lighting tools usually only support Windows, some independent developers have created Linux apps to help control RGB lighting.

How to Sync Linux Time With NTP Server

Computer clocks are not perfect and often slow down over time. Learn how you can sync your Linux time online with NTP servers and keep it on time.9

How to Make Your First Linux App With Flutter

Want to build your first Linux app using Flutter? Check out this guide that teaches you the basics you need to know.

How to Fix High CPU Usage in Linux

High CPU usage in Linux can be detrimental to your day-to-day computing. Learn some tips to fix this issue.

How to Transcode FLAC Files With flac2all in Linux

Learn how to use flac2all, a simple yet powerful utility, to automate the FLAC transcoding process on your Linux machine.

How to Install and Manage Python Versions in Linux

Learn how to install and manage Python versions on your Linux machine to ensure that all your software runs as expected.

Why You Should Use Timeshift to Back Up Your Computer

Timeshift is an open-source backup and restore application for Linux. Learn how to use by following this guide.

How to Install Puppy Linux On a USB Flash Drive

Puppy Linux is a simple Linux distribution that can run completely in memory. Learn how to install this Frugal distro on your USB today.

4 Ways to Increase the Battery Life of Your Linux Laptop

If you’re a Linux laptop user and hoping to extend your battery life as much as possible, here are some ways to improve your Linux battery life.

How to Create a Calendar Server With Baikal

Baikal is a simple yet powerful calendar and address book server for Linux. Learn how you can use it to host your own calendar service.

The Differences between Su, Sudo Su, Sudo -s and Sudo -i

There are several ways to switch to the root user in Linux, and that can make it confusing. Learn the differences between each command.

5 Ways to Hide Desktop Icons in Ubuntu

If you want everything removed from your Ubuntu desktop, including the desktop icons, learn how to hide desktop icons in Ubuntu.

How to Restart a Frozen Desktop in Linux

There are times when your Linux desktop will just freeze and stop responding, Here is how you can restart it without rebooting.

How to Create a Search Engine With SearXNG

SearXNG is a powerful meta-search engine that you can self-host on your machine. Learn how to create an instance of SearXNG in Linux.

7 Best Apps to View Disk Usage in Linux

Linux desktops have many utilities to view disk usage. Here we show you some of the best apps to view disk usage in Linux.

How to Change the Screen Resolution in Ubuntu

There are instances where Linux fails to detect proper screen sizes. Learn how you can manually change your resolution in Ubuntu.

How to Hide the Top Bar and Side Panel in Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a simple yet flexible distribution for new users. Learn how to customize Ubuntu and hide both the top and side bar.

The Best Open Source Tools to Secure Your Linux Server

Want to keep your Linux server safer from cyberattacks? Try the best open source tools to secure your Linux server.

How to Create a .Desktop File for Your Application in Linux

There are moments where application shortcuts just do not work. Learn how you can create your own .desktop files in Linux today.

A Beginner’s Guide to Shell Scripting in Linux

Have you ever wanted to learn scripting in Linux but aren’t sure where to start? This beginner’s guide shows how easy it is to start shell scripting in Linux.

How to Fix the “No Installation Candidate” Problem in Ubuntu

Ubuntu is an easy-to-use Linux distribution. However, it is not without flaws. Learn how to fix the “no installation candidate” error.

How to View WebP Images on Linux

When you download a webp image, you may not be able to open it in Linux. Here we show you how to view webp images in Linux.

How to Update Firmware in Your Linux Machine

Firmware is a type of software that can’t be easily updated, modified or deleted by the end-user. Learn how to update firmware in your Linux PC.

How to Display the Weather Forecast on Linux

Weather can be crucial for scheduling. Get up to speed with all of the available options to display weather information on your Linux desktop.

How to Use Your Smartphone as a Second Monitor for Your Linux Desktop

A secondary display provides more screen real state to work with, and now you can easily use your existing device as your secondary display.

SELinux vs AppArmor: What Are the Differences and Which One Should You Use?

SELinux and AppArmor are both security modules to secure your Linux system. Learn the differences between them and which one you should use.

Basic Bash Commands for Linux Newbies

While bash is fast and powerful, it’s also difficult for beginners to pick up. Here are some basic bash commands that new users should know.

How to Set Up a Bitcoin Full Node With Dojo in Linux

Bitcoin is a brilliant tool that allows you to do online transactions without third parties. Learn how you can install a full node today.

How to Install Asahi Linux on Your M1 Mac

Asahi Linux is the first Linux distro to run natively on M1 Macs. It lets you dual boot macOS and Linux on your Mac with an M1 series chip.

How to Set Up Bluetooth in Linux

Not all Linux distributions come with Bluetooth installed. This tutorial shows how you can easily set up Bluetooth in Linux.

How to Find Large Files in Linux

Want to find the largest files in your Linux system? These methods will help you get to them quickly so that you can eliminate them quickly.

How to Enable Wake-on-LAN in Ubuntu

Enabling Wake-On-LAN in Ubuntu is easy. This is our comprehensive guide to doing that and more. Let’s get into it!

How to Use Chroot in Linux and Fix Your Broken System

With chroot, you can create an isolated filesystem inside your primary filesystem. Learn how to use Chroot in Linux to fix a broken system.

How to Create a BBS in Linux with EnigmaBBS

EnigmaBBS is a simple yet powerful modern BBS software for Linux. Learn how to install it and relive the BBS experience of the 1990s.

How to Secure Your Linux Servers With SELinux

SELinux can help secure your server from malfunctioning processes or applications. Find out how you can use it for your server.

What Is XDP (Express Data Path) in Linux

XDP is a networking utility available in the Linux kernel and is used to solve many networking issues. Find out how it works.

What Is the Rc Shell and How to Install It in Linux

The Rc shell is a simple yet powerful command interpreter for Plan 9 and Linux. Learn how you can install and use it today.