How to Add a Repository on Ubuntu
In this guide you will learn how to manually add a package repository on Ubuntu. Adding a repo allows you to install extra packages that aren't normally available through the default Ubuntu repositories. Read More
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How to Find your Mac Address on Ubuntu
Within this tutorial we will be showing you how to find the mac address of network interfaces on your Ubuntu system. These addresses are used by the wider network to identify that specific network adapter. Read More
How to Encode or Decode a base64 String on Linux
In this tutorial, you will learn how to encode or decode data using base64 on Linux. Base64 is used for encoding data for transit or storage. As one of the core utilities on Linux this tool is always available. Read More
Extracting and Opening RAR Files on Linux
In this tutorial, you will be learning how to extract a RAR archive on the Linux system. RAR is a proprietary archiving format that allows you to compress and store multiple files. It even supports verifying contents remain uncorrupted. Read More
How to Install Spotify on Ubuntu
This tutorial will teach you how to install the official Spotify client on Ubuntu. Spotify is regarded as one of the top audio streaming services boasting a diverse range of music, podcasts and more. Read More
How to Install Steam on Ubuntu
This tutorial will show you how to install the Steam client to Ubuntu. Steam is a popular game marketplace and client that supports Linux. It even helps compatibility with Windows based games thanks to the Proton compatibility layer. Read More
Installing PostgreSQL on Ubuntu
In this guide you will learn how to install PostgreSQL on Ubuntu. PostgreSQL is a free and open-source database using the SQL language. It is known for its conformity to the SQL language and its extensibility. Read More
Installing Mastodon on the Raspberry Pi
In this tutorial you will be learning how to install Mastodon on your Raspberry Pi. Mastodon is an open-source and free social network that uses the same microblogging style popularized by Twitter. Read More
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
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