Fantastic tutorials for learning more about Linux based operating systems.
This quick tutorial will show you a quick and easy method for extracting a 7z archive on Linux. The 7z format is a great way to compress files thanks to its usage of modern, efficient compression techniques. However, the 7z format isn't without its drawbacks. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how you can easily use Docker to prune unused images, networks, containers, and even volumes. Since Docker doesn't do any cleanups by default, you will want to learn how you can prune these unused images and volumes yourself. Luckily, Docker makes the whole process relatively easy. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn to easily self-host ownCloud on Linux using Docker. ownCloud is an open-source and free collaboration and file-sharing platform that can be up and running in minutes thanks to a Docker container. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how you can install Cockpit on Ubuntu. Cockpit is a web interface that enables you to manage your system. You can perform many of the tasks you need with just a few short clicks. It also provides you an overview of your system and how it is performing at just a quick glance. Read More
In this quick guide, you will learn how you can use the cd command to quickly and easily change to your home directory. Knowing how to use the cd command makes navigating directories a breeze when using the terminal. Read More
In this quick guide, you will learn how to check the status of the firewall on Ubuntu. A firewall helps protect your system from network attacks. It achieves this by allowing or blocking any incoming or outgoing connections. Checking the status of your firewall allows you to see whether this layer of protection is active or not. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to install and use Dockge on Linux. Dockge is a Docker management tool for Docker Compose files. This software features a sleek web interface that basically gives you all of the functionality you require to manage containers. Read More
In this quick guide, we will be showing you the simple methods that you can use to enable or disable IP forwarding on Linux. IPv4 or IPv6 Forwarding allows Linux to route packets that weren't originally intended for that device. This is useful for services such as a router or VPN. Read More
In this quick guide, you will learn a couple of ways that you can easily find the disk usage of a folder on Linux. The main tool we will be using within this guide is the du command. This command returns the size of any directory that you specify. Read More
In this quick guide, you will learn how to view the logs of a Docker container on your system easily. This makes debugging issues with your containers significantly simpler. You can even view the logs of an entire Docker Compose stack. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to route your Docker Containers through the NordVPN network. This can help mask your containers' traffic as it is routed through NordVPN's network rather than your own. It is also useful if you need your container to act like it is running in another country. Read More
In this tutorial, we will be showing how you can install Slack on the Ubuntu operating system. Slack is a popular communication platform for teams and a key competitor to Microsoft teams. It offers native support for Linux systems such as Ubuntu. Read More
In this quick guide, we will show you how to save and exit easily from Nano. This is something all beginners should learn first. While Nano is a relatively simple text editor, it requires you to learn some simple keyboard shortcuts to remember, such as saving and exiting a file. Read More
In this quick guide, we will show how you can pipe the output of a command on Linux to a file using redirection or pipes. Piping content allows you to easily save the results of commands into a file of your choosing. You can either append or overwrite your file. Read More
In this quick guide, we will be showing you four different methods that you can use to easily check your Linux OS version from the terminal. Knowing what version you are running can be crucial for working out what software you can install and run. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn the quick and easy steps to self-hosting a dedicated server for Unturned on Linux. Unturned is a multiplayer game where you and other players must survive in a world ravaged by zombies. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to easily set up a virtual private network on your Ubuntu machine using Tailscale. This technology allows you to set up a VPN without performing any configuration. Additional devices can be added to this network with a few quick and easy steps. Read More
In this quick guide, we will be showing you a really simple way that you can kill a process by name on Linux. This allows you to stop a process without having to work out its ID. It also allows you to stop multiple processes using the same name at once. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up a dedicated server for Core Keeper on Linux in just a few short steps. Core Keeper is a multiplayer sandbox game that takes inspiration from games like Terraria, Minecraft and Stardew Valley. Read More
In this quick guide, you will be learning how you can easily install SteamCMD on Linux. SteamCMD is a command line tool that allows you to interact with Steam. Using this tool, you can download and install games and software directly from Steam without having to use the desktop interface. Read More