Gentoo Linux Goes Binary… Sort of

The Gentoo team has announced there is now a centralized repository available for installing pre-compiled binary packages on the storied distribution.

Exploring the Dynamic World of Linux Filesystems: Ext4, XFS, and Btrfs

by George Whittaker

Introduction

Linux, the open source operating system that powers countless servers, devices, and personal computers worldwide, owes much of its versatility to the …

Shutter works on Wayland for Select Area & Window Screenshotsnullnullnull

For Ubuntu 22.04/23.10, Fedora & other Linux with Wayland, Shutter screenshot tool can finally take screenshots for selected area and app windows! Shutter is (or was) an excellent feature rich screenshot tool, with image editing and uploading support. It was one of my top favorite apps, but removed from Ubuntu repositories due to lack of […]

How to use the “describe-images” Command in AWS CLI?

The describe-images command returns a list of different AMIs for a given account. It accepts multiple parameters as discussed by examples in this guide.

How to Reboot Linux

Rebooting a Linux machine is a safe process to exit system programs without harming data. In Linux, we have various ways to restart/reboot the system.

How to Install LXDE Desktop Environment on Debian 12

You can install the LXDE desktop environment on Debian 12 from the default repository or using the tasksel command. Read this guide for more details.

How to Install GUI on Ubuntu Server

Sometimes, it is recommended to use a GUI to manage system resources and enhance performance. This guide covers how to get GUI on Ubuntu Server.

How to Install and Configure rsnapshot in Linux

The rsnapshot is a rsync-based, incremental backup utility that helps with local and remote filesystem backups. The guide shows rsnapshot complete configuration.

How to use the “describe-subnets” Command in AWS CLI?

To list subnets in AWS CLI, use the “describe-subnets” command. It describes all or specific subnets in a VPC and accepts multiple options for distinct actions.

Using GDM Settings to Customize Login Screen in GNOME

Yes, even the GNOME login screen can be customized. Here’s a handy utility that makes things easier.

How to Install Scribus 1.6.0 in Ubuntu 22.04 & 23.10

Scribus, the popular free open-source desktop publishing software, announced the new stable 1.6.0 release series on the first day of 2024! It’s been more than 4 years since the last stable 1.4.8, while 1.5.x release series is available as development branch. The new Scribus 1.6.0 includes many new features! If you have the default 1.5.8 […]

How to Create and Preview Vim Markdown Files

Vim can be used to easily create and edit markdown files. To preview the markdown file, install the plugin using the Vim plugin manager.

How to Create and Manage Tasks Using Windows Task Scheduler

To create a task, open the Task Scheduler, right-click on the Task Scheduler Library, select Create Basic Task, and follow the steps to create a simple task.

How to Use the Ipconfig Commands on Windows

The ipconfig command outputs TCP/IP network configurations. It lists down network adapters, gateways, IPv4, and IPv6 protocol configurations.

How to Wrap Lines and Words in Vim

To wrap lines and words in Vim use :set wrap, :set linebreak command, or :set textwidth=N, where N is an integer.

Potential Difference Across the Capacitor

The difference of energies stored in two capacitors in a circuit is the potential difference across the capacitor. Read more in this guide.

What are the Get Property Commands in PowerShell

PowerShell Get Property commands get the properties of an item or an object. These commands include Get-Member, Get-Item, and Select-Object.

Install kubectl Using “choco install”

To install kubectl, first, install the Chocolatey package manager on the system. After that, run the “choco install kubernetes-cli” command to install kubectl.

How to use the “describe-load-balancers” command in AWS CLI?

The describe-load-balancers command in AWS CLI returns details of a specific or all the load balancers for a given account. Read more in this guide.

How to use the “delete-stack” command in AWS CLI?

The delete-stack command removes a specific stack in a particular region via AWS CLI. It accepts various optional parameters as shown in this guide.