Fantastic tutorials for learning more about Linux based operating systems.
In this tutorial, we will show you how to add or remove the Ubuntu Universe repository. This repository gives you access to packages that are free and open-source, but are maintained by the community. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to install and configure the Apache web server on Ubuntu. Included in this guide is creating your first virtual host, allowing Apache through the Ubuntu firewall and more. Read More
This quick guide will show you how to restart the network on an Ubuntu device. You will see how you can use either the terminal or GUI to restart the network. These steps differ between the desktop and server variants. Read More
This tutorial will show you how to install the MariaDB server on the Ubuntu operating system. MariaDB is an open-source and popular relational database management system. It is considered to be a solid alternative to MySQL. Read More
In this guide, you will learn how to enable the on-screen keyboard on Ubuntu. This keyboard is a crucial part of making the OS more accessible. We also show you how to extend the functionality of this keyboard to suit your needs. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to install and use Flatpak on Ubuntu. This is an alternative package manager for Linux operating systems that installs a "Flatpak". A flatpak is a collection of everything needed to run that program. Read More
This tutorial will show you how to set up a Minecraft Bedrock Server on Ubuntu. These steps show you how to install the server, configure it for your needs, and set up a service that will start your Minecraft Bedrock server at startup. Read More
In this tutorial, we take you through the basics of using the last command on a Linux distribution. This command allows you to search the history of users' login behavior. It is incredibly useful for investigating login issues, user behavior, and more. Read More
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