Listing the contents of a directory is a common task that Linux users carry out. The ls command is commonly used for this operation and it sure does a decent job in displaying all the files and sub-folders contained in a directory. Exa is a fast & improved file listing tool that enhances the output […]
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Importing and exporting MySQL or MariaDB databases is a regular task in system administration. You can use data dumps to back up and restore your databases or migrate them to a new server. Learn how to import and export databases in Linux here.
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Still derived from the Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) operating system series, most precisely on the Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS point release, Linux Lite 5.6 looks to be yet another small maintenance update that only updates various of the default apps and core components, and brings new artwork. The biggest change in the Linux Lite 5.6 […]
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If you use Linux daily, you know that the command line is the most powerful tool when working with files, installing and configuring system software, and running them. It becomes even more efficient if you run two or more commands at once on the comman…
One of the major reasons why Linux usage has lagged behind in comparison to Windows and Mac OS operating systems has been its minimal support for gaming. Learn more about the best Linux gaming distributions that are changing the game.
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Ubuntu’s recovery mode, also known as safe mode, provides great options to fix a broken system. Learn how to boot into recovery mode in Ubuntu and other distros.
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The LemonDuck malware that for the past couple of years has been known for its cryptocurrency mining and botnet capabilities is evolving into a much broader threat, moving into new areas of cyberattacks, targeting both Linux and Microsoft systems, and …
Are you new to Linux? Check out this list of the most common, basic Linux commands you’ll need to know to get started.
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This article explains the main ways you can get help direct from your new Ubuntu system. This is best used in conjunction with help from other sources such as friends, colleagues, forums, and other sources of information.
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This tutorial defines LocalWP, the benefits of using LocalWP, and how to install LocalWP to deploy and set up a local WordPress development environment in Linux.
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The MERN Stack is made from four components: MongoDB, ExpressJS, ReactJS, and NodeJS. It provides a bundle of JavaScript technologies used for building dynamic JS websites. In this guide, we will show you how to install the MERN stack on Ubuntu 20.04.
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The DXVK 1.9.1 release comes one and a half months after DXVK 1.9 to improve support for various games, including Roblox, which should perform much better on NVIDIA GPUs, Risen 3, which should no longer crash on NVIDIA GPUs, as well as GTA IV, which should no longer break when playing with an NVIDIA graphics […]
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This week has been great for Linux news, as we got new security releases for Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and CentOS, and new bug fix releases for GNOME 40, HandBreak, VirtualBox, Plasma Mobile, LibreOffice, as well as the NVIDIA graphics driver. On top of that, this week marked the end of life […]
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In Linux the shell is the command interpreter in an operating system that executes other programs. There are many shells available for Linux, but in this article, we only include the top five Linux shells and thoroughly discuss their features.
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Deja Dup is a simple and powerful backup tool for Linux operating systems. In this tutorial, I will show you how to install the Deja Dup backup tool on Debian, Ubuntu, and CentOS Linux.
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The Commodore 64 home computer is notable for being one of the first widespread home computers, helping it to expand its collection of games as a result. We recommend the best free and open-source emulators.
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Plasma Mobile 21.07 brings updates to the Shell with a much-improved top panel (which makes the Shell more responsive overall), the Dialer with better support for international numbers, support for hardware keyboards, and the ability to display the right contact name when receiving a call, as well as the Qrca QR reader, with support for […]
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VirtualBox 6.1.24 comes almost three months after version 6.1.22 to introduce support for the latest and greatest Linux 5.13 kernel series, for both hosts and guests. As you can imagine, this means that you can now run GNU/Linux distributions powered by Linux kernel 5.13 on virtual machines, or install VirtualBox on a distro running Linux […]
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A vulnerability (CVE-2021-33909) in the Linux kernel’s filesystem layer that may allow local, unprivileged attackers to gain root privileges on a vulnerable host has been unearthed by researchers. “Qualys security researchers have been able to independently verify the vulnerability, develop an exploit, and obtain full root privileges on default installations of Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 20.10, […]
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Deja Dup is a simple and powerful backup tool for Linux operating systems. In this tutorial, I will show you how to install the Deja Dup backup tool on Debian, Ubuntu, and CentOS Linux.