How to Install Swift Programming Language on Ubuntu 20.04

In the following tutorial, you will learn how to install Swift on Ubuntu 20.04 and 21.04. Swift, often referred to as “Objective-C, without the C,” is an open-source programming language developed and maintained by Apple. Swift is a general-purpose programming language built using a modern approach to safety, performance, and software design patterns. The Swift project aims to create the best available language for uses ranging from systems programming to […]

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Solus OS Review: A Linux Distribution That Does More with Less

Solus OS is a fresh take on Linux with a message: less is more. No hassling with settings. Everything is taken care of for you ahead of time. Learn more about this simple Linux distribution here.
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Open Compute Project: Redefining Open Source for the Data Center

When the Open Compute Project was founded (about 10 years ago), it began redefining the term “open source.” Before then, the term had primarily been applied to software, although it had, to a lesser degree, been applied to hardware as well. At OCP, the term open applies to specifications regarding all aspects of a data center — from […]

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Getting Started with UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) on Ubuntu 20.04

UFW or Uncomplicated Firewall is an application to manage an iptables-based firewall on Ubuntu. UFW is the default firewall configuration tool for Ubuntu Linux and provides a user-friendly way to configure the firewall, the UFW command is just like Eng…

Gerbera Media Server 1.9.0 Released with New and Improved Features

Gerbera is a free UPnP media server which allows you to stream your digital media through your home network and consume it on a variety of UPnP compatible devices. It’s based on MediaTomb and works with any UPnP compliant client.
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Goggles Music Manager: An Open-source Music Collection Manager and Player

I’ve reviewed a smorgasbord of open source music players. But Linux is endowed with a huge selection, there remain a fair few I’ve yet to explore. For this review, I’m looking at Goggles Music Manager. Goggles Music Manager is free and open-source software that lets you play and organize your music collection. It uses the […]

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Top 5 Software Tools for Linux with Data Encryption

Data encryption is a must-have feature in today’s world of cybersecurity. It allows you to encode your data making it unintelligible to someone who doesn’t have the authorized access. To be more secure online, it might be a good idea to opt for software that comes with this useful feature by default. In this article, […]

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UnityX 10 Desktop Environment Makes Great Progress, Now Features New Panel and Sidebar Designs

Announced in early May, UnityX is the successor to Unity7, and, the next major release, UnityX 10, is planned for later this year as part of the upcoming Ubuntu Unity Remix 21.10 distribution, which, of course, will be based on the forthcoming Ubuntu 21.10 (Impish Indri) operating system release. UnityX 10 promises great new features […]

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3 Ways to Remove Files from Trash on Ubuntu Using GUI and Terminal

By choosing files and documents and hitting the “Remove” key on the keyboard, users can remove all data. Those files are then moved to Junk, a computer location for discarded data. Deleted files remain inside the “Trash” folder unless you elect to clear it or restored the contents. Throughout this article, we’ll look at the […]

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How to Install Java 16 in Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux

Java is a cross-platform, object-oriented, and multipurpose programming language that is primarily used for creating mobile, web, and cloud applications. Additionally, you can use Java to create games, chatbots, enterprise applications, and a whole lot…

9 Best File Comparison and Difference (Diff) Tools for Linux

While writing program files or normal text files, programmers and writers sometimes want to know the difference between two files or two versions of the same file. When you compare two computer files on Linux, the difference between their contents is c…

Linux for Starters: Your Guide to Linux – Understanding the File System – Part 12

Ubuntu has a very different file system compared to Windows. It’s organized in a completely different way designed to offer more security, but it’ll feel unfamiliar if you’ve come exclusively from a Windows background.
It’s therefore worth devoting tim…

Nitrux 1.5.1 Released with Latest KDE Plasma Desktop, Updated Installer

Nitrux 1.5.1 appears to be a small update to the Nitrux 1.5 series of the distribution, which shipped last month as one of the first to support the Linux 5.13 kernel series. Now, the new release ships with updated kernels, including Linux 5.4.137 LTS as the default kernel, as well as Linux 5.10.55 LTS and […]

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How to Create Backup with tar Command in Linux

Hello Linux Geeks, if you are looking for free command line backup tools on Linux systems then tar command is the solution for you. Tar command can create backup of your application, configurations files and folders of the system.
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How to Reverse a String in Python

This article goes through several different ways to reverse a string in Python.
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Paragon NTFS Driver Might Finally Make it into Linux

Working with Windows’ NTFS drives in Linux has always been difficult, but if the Paragon NTFS driver finally makes it into the Linux kernel, it will be much easier.
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13 Tips for Tuning and Optimizing MySQL and MariaDB Databases

MySQL and MariaDB are the most widely used relational database management systems (RDMS) when it comes to website hosting and CMS systems such as Joomla, WordPress, Drupal, and TYPO3. In this article, I will explain how to speed up and optimize your My…

Virtualization on PC Explained for Beginners with Practical Use Cases

This guide is designed specifically for home users who want to try virtualization on their PC. We’ll take a detailed look at the different types of virtualization as well as the benefits of it.
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Fwupd 1.6.2 Adds a Plugin to Check Lenovo Firmware Settings, Support for New Hardware

Fwupd 1.6.2 is a massive update and introduces a new plugin for checking Lenovo firmware settings, support for installing UEFI updates from GRUB, initial support for the powerd daemon, support for CapsuleOnDisk, as well as support for soft-requirements that can be ignored with the –force parameter. In addition, this release adds the ability for devices […]

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Why I Was Scared of IT Automation

Learn the perspectives of three IT roles—and their common anxieties about IT automation.
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