today's howtos
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How to Set a Static IP Address in Ubuntu
Everything on your network home network, whether it’s using a wired connection or Wi-Fi, has an IP address. IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP address is a sequence of four numbers separated by three dots. Each IP address that is unique within that network.
IP addresses act as numeric labels. Your router uses these labels to send data between the correct devices. Usually, your router assigns IP addresses. It knows which IP addresses are in use and which are free. When a new device connects to the network, it requests an IP address and the router allocates one of the unused IP addresses. This is called DHCP, or dynamic host configuration protocol.
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How to Install Emacs on Ubuntu Linux
Emacs is one of the most popular terminal-based text editors. Actually, it’s more than just a text editor but more on that later.
This quick tutorial aims to show a few ways you can install Emacs on Ubuntu-based distributions like Linux Mint, elementary OS, etc. I’ll also share how you can get a more recent version using a PPA.
Even as a text editor, it has a steep learning curve. Therefore I have included the essential keyboard shortcuts at the end of the tutorial.
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How to install and Set up Gitlab CE Server on Ubuntu 22.04
GitLab allows you to host an on-premise Git repository that can be accessed from either your local LAN or (if you have an available public IP address) from outside your company. GitLab is an open-source repository manager based on Rails developed by GitLab Inc.
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How to Change System Locale in Ubuntu - Linux Nightly
This tutorial shows how to change the system locale for Ubuntu Linux, via command line terminal and interactive mode.
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How to Install GPU-Viewer on Linux Mint 21 LTS
The GPU-Viewer is a free, open-source project to create an easy-to-use interface for glxinfo, vulkaninfo, and clinfo. The program will be developed using Python 3 with GTK3 to display all the crucial details extracted from these programs on one page alongside other valuable tools like grep or AWK. This project aims to make it easy for users to access information about their GPUs without opening multiple programs or using the command line. The GPU-Viewer will be particularly useful for people who are new to Linux or not comfortable using the terminal.
However, even experienced users will find the program handy as a quick way to check on the status of their GPUs. The project is still in its early stages, but the developers have already made significant progress in creating a functional and user-friendly interface. The GPU-Viewer is expected to be released later this year and will be available for free download from the project website.
The following tutorial will teach you how to install the latest GPU-Viewer on Linux Mint 21 LTS release series with a third-party PPA from LaunchPAD using the command line terminal.
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How to Install ExifTool on Linux Mint 21 LTS
ExifTool is a free, open-source software program for reading, writing, and manipulating metadata found in images, audio, and video files. It is developed by Noel Ryan and is widely used by professional photographers, image editors, website developers, and everyday users for various purposes. ExifTool supports a wide range of file formats, making it a versatile tool for anyone who needs to view, edit, or manipulate metadata. The software is frequently updated with new features and bug fixes, and the developers provide excellent support via the official website. ExifTool is an essential tool for anyone who works with images or audio/video files.
The following tutorial will teach you how to install ExifTool on Linux Mint 21 LTS. The tutorial will use the command line terminal with complete steps and command examples.