Using the count() Function in PHP
In this tutorial, we teach you how to use PHP's count() function. Using this function, you can count the number of elements in an array or an object that implements the Countable class. Read More
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Syncing Time from the Network on the Raspberry Pi
This guide will teach you how to disable or enable network time syncing on Raspberry Pi OS. We will also walk you through changing the NTP servers your Raspberry Pi uses to synchronize its time. Read More
How to Install the Plex Media Player on Ubuntu
In this tutorial you will learn how to install the Plex Media Player to your Ubuntu device. This Plex client is the best way to stream media from a Plex server thanks to its advanced media playback engine. Read More
How to use the date() Function in PHP
This tutorial will teach you how to use the date() function within your PHP scripts. This function returns the date and time using the format that you specify. This time can be either the current time or the one you specify. Read More
Performing a Traceroute on your Mac
Within this guide you will be learning how to perform a traceroute on a Mac. This tool allows you to check what routers your connection passes through, with the IP address of each router logged as well as the latency to that router. Read More
How to Send a Ping on macOS
In this quick guide you will be learning how to send a ping from your Mac using the terminal. A ping helps you check your network connection by seeing if a destination is reachable then calculating the time it takes to connect. Read More
How to Copy and Paste in the Ubuntu Terminal
In this quick guide, we will be showing you how to copy and paste within the terminal on Ubuntu. When you are new to using the terminal on Ubuntu, you may be unaware of how to copy and paste from the terminal. Knowing how to copy and paste from the terminal will help you utilize […] Read More
How to Edit the Hosts File on macOS
This tutorial will teach you how to edit the hosts file on Mac OS. The hosts file is used for DNS lookups before a lookup is made to an external DNS server. This file allows you to set IPs for any hostname. Read More
How to Find Files on Ubuntu using the Terminal
This tutorial will show you how to find files on an Ubuntu system while using the terminal. The two tools you will be learning how to use are called "find" or "locate". These tools both have their pros and cons. Read More
How to Install ZoneMinder on the Raspberry Pi
Learn how to install ZoneMinder on the Raspberry Pi. This software allows you to monitor and record from your connected CCTV cameras. It is a great for the PI as it can run 24/7 without using lots of power. Read More
Setting up a Cloudflare Tunnel on the Raspberry Pi
This tutorial will teach you how to set up a Cloudflare tunnel on your Raspberry Pi. This tunnel allows you to create a secure connection through Cloudflare's network without needing to open ports. Read More
How to Install the Plex Media Server on Ubuntu
In this tutorial you will learn how to install the Plex Media Server on to the Ubuntu operating system. Plex is a feature packed media server that can stream any of your media files to the Plex client. Read More
Running Pi-Hole as a Docker Container
In this tutorial, you will learn how to run Pi-Hole as a Docker container. A container allows you to run this network-wide ad-blocker on any Linux system without it interfering with any existing software. Read More
How to Install Visual Studio Code on Ubuntu
In this tutorial, you will be learning how to install and run Visual Studio Code on Ubuntu. VS Code is a versatile code editor known for its speed, extensibility, and portability. It offers support for most major operating systems. Read More
How to Install and Configure NordVPN on Ubuntu
This guide will teach you how to install the official NordVPN client on Ubuntu and connect to its many VPN servers. NordVPN is one of the top VPN providers known for its dedication to security and privacy. Read More
How to Install Microsoft Edge on Ubuntu
This quick guide will teach you how to install the Microsoft Edge browser on Ubuntu using the official Edge package repository. It is a powerful, feature-packed web browser built on top of the Chromium source code. Read More
Running Netdata on the Raspberry Pi
This tutorial will teach you how to install and run Netdata on your Raspberry Pi. Netdata allows you to easily retrieve and store your system metrics, such as CPU usage, and presents them in an elegant and easy-to-use graph. Read More
Installing Tailscale to the Raspberry Pi
Learn how to install Tailscale on the Raspberry Pi. This software allows you set up a VPN without having to worry about any configuration. Once you authenticate your device with your Tailscale account it will automatically join your private network. Read More
How to Install Ubuntu Restricted Extras
In this guide you will learn how to install the Ubuntu Restricted Extras meta package on Ubuntu. This package adds support for various video and audio formats. It also installs programs like unrar to help extract rar files. Read More
How to Enable the Ubuntu Multiverse Repository
This quick guide will teach you how to enable the Ubuntu multiverse repository. The multiverse repository contains packages restricted by copyright or legal issues. These packages include a variety of tools including unrar. Read More