How to Create a Windows 10 Installer USB from Linux
It is easy to create a Windows 10 installer USB on a Windows machine, but if you want to do iton Linux, here’s how you can do so.
How to Install and Get Your Unity Desktop Back on Ubuntu
If you are nostalgic or dislike Gnome and want Unity desktop back on Ubuntu, it’s easy to install Unity and make it your default graphical shell again.
How to Remove PPAs on Ubuntu-Based Distributions
Personal Package Archives (PPAs) allow you to install software, but there are times when you need to remove it. Here’s how to remove PPAs in Ubuntu distro.
How to Write to Windows Partition In Linux
If you’ve mounted your Windows partition in Linux, you may find that you are not able to write to it. Learn how you can write to Windows partition in Linux.
List Device Names, Disk and Partition Information in Linux with lsblk
On Linux, you sometimes need to work with disks and/or partitions directly from the command line. lsblk displays information about storage devices.
How to Generate SSH Public/Private Keys on Windows
The newer release of Windows 10 includes an OpenSSH client out of the box. Here’s how you can generate SSH public/private keys on Windows.
How to Manage the Priority of I/O Processes in Linux
Did your system becomes less responsive when you were copying gigabytes of data? In Linux you can make use of ionice to manage the priority of I/O processes.
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.
What to Look Out for When Selecting a VPS
There’s no shortage of companies providing virtual private servers. If you are looking to get a VPS, here are the things you should look out for.
How to Copy/Move a Docker Container to Another Host
Since Docker containers are little boxes of software, it can be easily copied and moved from computer to computer. Here we show you how to do it.
How to Avoid Server Reboots with Ubuntu Livepatch
If you are running a Ubuntu server, you will need to reboot it occasionally after a system upgrade. Ubuntu livepatch can avoid server reboot without compromising security.
How to Create CS:GO Server on Linux VPS
If you want more control when playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, you can create your own CS:GO server on Linux rather than using Steam’s server.
How to Choose an AMD CPU
AMD has launched some awesome CPUs like Ryzen 3 and Ryzen 5, but it can be confusing which one to choose. Here we’ll show how to choose an AMD CPU.
What Is /dev/null in Linux?
“/dev/null” in Linux is a virtual device file, and whatever you write to “/dev/null” is discarded, forgotten, thrown into the void. Learn how /dev/null works in Linux.
What Is AppImage in Linux?
On Windows, there are portable apps that you can run without installation. In Linux, Appimage is portable, too, but with a different architecture.
Debian vs. Ubuntu: Which One Should You Use?
While Ubuntu is based on Debian, they are two different distros. Here we compare Debian and Ubuntu and the similarities and differences between them.
How to Use the Tee Command in Linux
If you ever use pipes and redirections in Linux, chances are you will also need to make use of the tee utility. Here’s how to use the tee command in Linux.
How to Limit Resources an LXD Container Can Use
If you are using multiple LXD containers on the same system, it makes sense to limit the amount of resources each component can use. Here’s how you can do so.
How to Mount Remote Directories in Linux with SSHFS
SSHFS is very easy to use, clean and simple. It’s also incredibly secure since it relies on the battle-hardened and proven OpenSSH server. Learn how you can mount remote directories in Linux with SSHFS.
How to Verify Authenticity of Windows Software with Digital Signatures
Downloading online software always come with a risk. Learn how you can verify the authenticity of Windows software by checking the digital signatures.
How to Verify Authenticity of Linux Software with Digital Signatures
Downloading online software always come with a risk. Learn how you can verify the authenticity of Linux software by checking their digital signatures.
4 Things You Need to Boot Windows 10 in 3 Seconds
Windows 10 comes with a Fast Startup feature that allows you to boot up Windows quickly. Here is what you need to do to make Windows 10 boot up in 3 seconds.
How to Upgrade Debian
When a new version of Debian is released, it often brings significant improvements and new features. Learn how to easily upgrade Debian to the newer version.
How to Upgrade Ubuntu from the Command Line
It is easy to upgrade your Ubuntu to a new release, either with a graphical interface or via the terminal. Here’s how to upgrade Ubuntu from the command line.
4 of the Best Tools to Analyse Disk Space on Windows 10
A dis, space analyzer offers a visual representation of how large each directory is. Find out some of the best disk space analyzer tools for Windows 10.
How to Use ZFS Snapshots and Clones
ZFS is one of the most feature-rich filesystems that guarantees you will never lose a single bit of data. Here is what ZFS snapshots and clones can do for you.
What’s New in Ubuntu 19.04?
You may know that Canonical just launched a new version of Ubuntu, but is it worth the upgrade? Does Ubuntu 19.04 solve any problems you currently have?
How to Configure Apache and PHP for High Traffic Websites on Linux Server
Most people think Apache is too resource-intensive. We will show you how to properly configure Apache and PHP to handle high traffic on a Linux server.
How to Benchmark Linux Servers to Choose the Best One
The best way to choose a virtual private server for your app is to benchmark it. Learn how to benchmark a Linux server and choose which is best for you at this moment.
Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Parts for a Gaming PC
If you’re building a gaming PC, it doesn’t mean you have to pay a high price for parts. Avoid the mistakes people make when buying parts for a gaming PC.
How to Schedule Commands in Linux with the “at” Utility
It is easy to schedule task on Linux, particularly with the “at” command. Pretty much any action you can think of can be scheduled with the “at” command.
How to Password Protect Your Hard Disks from BIOS/UEFI
One way you can protect your computer data is to password protect your disk. Learn how you can set a password to protect your disks in UEFI.
How to Use Reverse SSH Tunnel to Allow External Connections to Your PC
If your ISP doesn’t provide you with a dedicated IP address, you can make use of a VPS and reverse SSH tunnel to allow external connections. Here’s how.
How to Use SFTP to Transfer Files to/from Linux Servers
SFTP makes it easier to transfer files securely to a remote server. Filezilla and WinSCP also come with support for SFTP. Learn how you can use SFTP to transfer files.
How to Use Windows 10’s OpenSSH Client Instead of PuTTY
Windows 10 now comes with an SSH client preinstalled. It’s easier and faster to use this client, rather than installing and configuring PuTTY.
Safer Way to Run Bleeding Edge Software on Debian and Ubuntu
Most stable Linux distributions don’t come with newer software in their repository. Here is how you can run bleeding edge software on Debian and Ubuntu.
How to Master the rsync Command in Linux
Rsync is a useful file synchronization tool that comes with incremental synchronization. Learn how to and install and use the Rsync command in Linux.
How to Use Docker Containers
Docker allows you to run your application on the same environment everywhere. Here we will show you how to use Docker containers to run applications .
How to Install Docker in Linux
Docker is a containerization utility that allows you to develop your application once and deploy it everywhere. Learn how you can install Docker in Linux.
15 Tar Commands You Should Try in Linux
Sometimes you need to pack multiple files and/or directories into a single file. These are some tar commands you can use to archive and compress your files.
Introduction to Ubuntu’s LXD Containers
Containers are portable and easy to clone and/or move to other operating systems. LXD is a container that is designed to contain an entire operating system instead of an application.
How to Use Netcat to Quickly Transfer Files Between Linux Computers
netcat can be used as an ad-hoc solution for transferring files through local networks. Learn how to use it to quickly transfer files between Linux computers.
Set Alarm to Automatically Power On Linux Computer
You can easily put your computer to sleep, but what getting it to wake up? Here is how you can set an alarm in Linux to wake it up to do tasks at a certain time.
Make Linux Boot Faster by Disabling Unnecessary Services
Your Linux system may be bloated with lots of services that run in the background. Here’s how to make Linux boot faster by disabling unnecessary services.
How to Check for Available Memory in Ubuntu
Sometimes you just need to find out the available memory in your system. Let’s see some Linux utilities that show memory usage in a human-readable format.
How to Use Journalctl to Read Linux System Logs
Most Linux distros have migrated to systemd, which comes with a different log daemon, journald. You will need to use the journalctl utility to read system logs.
How to Add a WhatsApp Chatbox to Your WordPress Site
WhatsApp is a popular chat app and is suited to use in business support. Learn how you can embed a WhatsApp chatbox in your WordPress site.
Useful Chrome Command-Line Switches and What to Do with Them
Google Chrome comes with various command-line switches that you can append to the app launcher. Here are some of the more useful Chrome command line switches you should know and use.
How to Install the Latest Nvidia Drivers on Ubuntu
Nvidia video cards perform exceptionally well on Linux. Learn how to install the latest Nvidia driver on Ubuntu and get the most out of it.
How to Encrypt Your Partitions on Linux with dm-crypt
If you have data you want to protect, you can create an encrypted container. Here’s how to set up an encrypted partition in Linux to safely store your data.