Fantastic tutorials for learning more about Linux based operating systems.
In this tutorial you will learn how to check the disk space on an Ubuntu system using the terminal or desktop interfaces. Using these tools, you can even work out what files are consuming all of your systems disk space. Read More...
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...
In this tutorial, I go through the basics of using the date command on a Linux-based distribution. This command will come in handy whenever you need date and time information in your bash script or straight into the terminal. Read More...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This tutorial will explain how to use the less command on a Linux operating system. The less command allows you to display the content of a file or output in smaller parts. This command is particularly useful when viewing large files with hundreds of lines of text. Read More...
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...
This tutorial will show you how you can logout a user on a Linux operating system. Knowing how to logout a user in Linux is vital to maintaining a healthy operating system. Luckily the process of removing the user is very straightforward. Read More...
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...
In this tutorial, we will show you how to use the gpasswd command on a Linux operating system. You can use this command to alter a group's settings, such as the password, members, and administrators. It is very useful when handling multiple groups. Read More...
In this guide, I will go through everything you need to know to use the groupdel command. This command enables you to remove specific groups from a Linux operating system. It is very useful when cleaning up unused groups. Read More...
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...
In this tutorial, we will take you through the steps of changing a file name in Linux using the command line. You can do this in several ways, and we will take you through the two most popular methods. Both are super easy. Read More...
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...
In this tutorial, we will cover the whoami command that is available on Linux systems. This command is short for who am I and is perfect for identifying the user that invokes the command. It is a simple but very useful command. Read More...
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...
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...