today's howtos
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How to Install and Use VirtualBox in RHEL 9/8
In this tutorial, we look at how to install VirtualBox 7.0 in RHEL 9 and RHEL 8 distributions to create guest virtual machines using an ISO image file.
Oracle VM VirtualBox is a popular free and open-source virtualization software that is widely used by desktop lovers and even system administrators and programmers to create virtual machines for various purposes such as testing operating systems.
As a type 2 hypervisor, VirtualBox is installed on top of an operating system such as Windows and Linux. It supports a wide range of guest systems including Windows, Linux, OpenBSD, Solaris, and OpenSolaris.
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How to Control DC Motors With the Raspberry Pi - Make Tech Easier
Whether it’s for a micromouse robot or a tiny IoT electric fan, knowing how to make things run using DC motors with the Raspberry Pi can unlock a broad range of creative DIY projects to keep you busy. For this guide, we are using an L298N motor controller in Raspberry Pi to send electricity to a pair of DC motors and make them spin!
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How to Install Latest LibreOffice in Ubuntu and other Linux
Here’s a quick guide on how to install the latest LibreOffice version in Ubuntu and other Linux.
The free and open-source office suite LibreOffice comes in two versions. The Community and Enterprise versions. The “community” version is for early adopters who want the latest bleeding-edge software tech. And the “enterprise” version is more stable and may not include all the latest features, but it is ideal for the production environment and professional work.
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How to Enable ’Dark Mode' in LibreOffice
Tutorial for you on how to enable dark mode in LibreOffice in Ubuntu, Linux and Windows systems.
LibreOffice, the free and open-source office productivity software, is used by millions worldwide. This cross-platform software runs on Windows, Linux, and other distributions.
Millions of users around the world use LibreOffice. Probably that includes you. And everyone seems to prefer dark mode these days. And there are some advantages as well.
Research suggests that dark mode protects eyes for extended use of mobiles and computers and saves a bit of battery as well, especially for AMOLED displays. That’s not all, dark mode makes the text looks crisp and clear and improves productivity.
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2 Ways to Install Audacious on Ubuntu 22.10 | 22.04 | 20.04
Audacious is one of the best music players around. Not only is it open-source, but it’s also straightforward to use. With drag ‘n’ drop functionality, you can easily add your favorite songs to your playlist and start listening immediately. Another great feature of Audacious is if you’re worried about the app stealing resources from other tasks on your computer, don’t be! It’s specifically designed to use minimal resources so that you can listen to your music without problems. Plus, with different skins available, you can customize Audacious to look however you want. The following tutorial will cover the installation using the command line terminal on Ubuntu.
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Upgrade to Latest LibreOffice in Ubuntu, Linux Mint and Windows
This beginner’s guide explains the steps required to upgrade to the latest LibreOffice in Ubuntu, Linux Mint and Windows.
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2 Ways to Install Code::Blocks on Ubuntu 22.10 | 22.04 | 20.04
Code::Blocks is a free and open-source software highly extensible Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for the C, C++, and Fortran programming languages. It features support for a wide range of compilers, parallel builds, and multi-target projects and also provides an interface with GNU GDB. The code editor in Code::Blocks features syntax highlighting, code folding, a tabbed interface, code completion, a class browser, and smart indenting. Code::Blocks is one of the most popular IDEs for C++ development and is used by many companies and organizations worldwide. The following tutorial will teach you how to install Code::Blocks on an Ubuntu desktop using the command line terminal.
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10 Simple Ways to Speed Up Your WordPress Website - TecAdmin
Did you know that the average user will abandon your website if it takes longer than 5 seconds to load? That’s right, if your website loads too slowly, users will get frustrated and leave. In fact, Statistica reports that 47% of online shoppers will abandon a website if it takes more than 3 seconds to load. If you’ve ever spent time browsing the Internet, you’ll know how crucial speed is to keep users engaged. It doesn’t matter how great your content is or how good your site looks – if it doesn’t load fast enough, people won’t stick around long enough to find out. Luckily, there are lots of ways you can optimize your website so that it loads faster than ever before.
Your website is the first impression your potential customers will have of your business. Whether it’s a personal blog or an eCommerce store, you want your site to look great and load quickly. If you find yourself often frustrated by slow page loads and lagging performance, it’s time to consider speeding up your WordPress site. A fast website not only makes users happy but also helps search engines index your pages faster. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some easy ways to make your site faster than ever before.
In this blog post, we will discuss a few ways to speed up your WordPress website.