Fantastic tutorials for learning more about Linux based operating systems.
In this tutorial, we will show you how to install the MySQL server on the Ubuntu operating system. In addition to installing the server, we will walk you through locking down the initial installation. Security is crucial for a MySQL server. Read More...
In this tutorial, you will learn how to get the IP address on Ubuntu. An IP address is a unique identifier for a device on a network. Getting the IP address is useful when you want to connect to your Ubuntu device remotely. Read More...
Learn how to disable the firewall on the Ubuntu operating system in this tutorial. These steps cover disabling the firewall using either the terminal or desktop interface. Be careful when disabling a firewall, as it's crucial to security. Read More...
In this tutorial, you will learn how to take a screenshot in Ubuntu. The operating system offers two super easy ways to take a screenshot. You can use the in-built application or three super easy-to-use keyboard shortcuts. Read More...
This tutorial will take you through the steps of setting up a private Minecraft Java server on the Ubuntu operating system. We take you through all the basics and how you can set up the server to restart if the operating system reboots. Read More...
This tutorial shows you how to use the groupadd command to add new user groups to a Linux operating system. We also take you through some of the different options you can use with the command, such as specifying a GID. Read More...
In this guide, you will learn how to install the Node.js runtime on Ubuntu. Installing this runtime allows you to run JavaScript natively on your device without the need for a web browser. It is especially useful for developing a scalable web backend. Read More...
This tutorial will teach you how to use the usermod command to change a user's settings. For example, you can use the command to change settings such as the groups, expiry date, login name, home directory, and more. Read More...
In this tutorial you will learn how to flush the DNS cache on Ubuntu 18.04, 20.04, 22.04 and newer. The DNS cache is what helps accelerate DNS requests on your system. Clearing the DNS cache can help with badly cached requests. Read More...
In this tutorial, we will show how you can remove a user on a Linux operating system using the userdel command. Removing dormant users saves on disk space and helps reduce possible security issues. Read More...
This guide will teach you how to set the DNS servers on the Ubuntu operating system. A DNS server is what helps translate a domain name to an IP address. Changing the servers your connection uses is a straightforward process. Read More...
This tutorial will show you how to use the df command on a Linux-based distribution. The df command is short for disk filesystem and is used to check disk space usage of file systems mounted to a Linux OS. Read More...
In this guide, we will show you how to use the ping command on Ubuntu. This tool helps you check network connectivity from your device. You can even use this tool to check the latency between your device and the destination server. Read More...
In this tutorial, you will learn how to install qBittorrent on Ubuntu. This software is one of the most popular torrent clients available. qBittorrent is lightweight and fast while also being packed with features. Read More...
This tutorial takes you through the basics of using the chage command on a Linux distribution. The chage command is perfect for viewing and editing a user's password expiry information. Read More...
In this tutorial, you will learn how to use the sleep command on a Linux system. Sleep allows you to pause the execution of the session. It is useful when you need to pause a script before it runs the next command. Read More...
Learn how to use the kill command on your Linux system. This tool is used to terminate a process currently running on the system. By default, it will attempt to stop a process gracefully. However, you can override this behavior. Read More...
In this tutorial, we cover the basics of using the rmdir command on a Linux-based operating system. It is perfect for removing only empty directories from the file system. Read More...
In this tutorial, we cover the basics of using the scp command on a Unix or Linux-based distribution. It is an excellent tool for securely transferring files to or from a remote system. Read More...
In this tutorial, you will learn how to use the head command on the Linux operating system. Using this tool, you can easily grab lines from the top of a file. It even has support to use bytes instead of lines. Read More...