today's howtos

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Feb 02, 2023

• How to Enable Minimize button in Elementary OS 7 App Windows

  Elementary OS 7 is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. It was released on Tuesday with many improvements on its core applications as well as desktop experience.

• How to Install WP-CLI on Linux for WordPress

  Managing a WordPress website can be a time-consuming and complex task. From updating plugins and themes to creating backups and managing databases, many tasks must be performed regularly to keep your website running smoothly. This is where WP-CLI comes in.

• Running a Crontab as www-data User in Linux

  In a Linux system, the cron daemon is used to execute scheduled commands or scripts. By default, cron jobs run as the root user. However, sometimes it is necessary to run cron jobs as a non-root user, such as the www-data user.

• A Quick Reference Guide to Uptime Command in Linux

  The uptime command in Linux is a simple utility that displays the system uptime or the amount of time that the system has been running since its last reboot.

• Install Duplicity on Ubuntu: A Quick and Easy Guide

  Backing up data is one of the most critical duties for a system admin. As such, one must be well-versed in software that can ease data backing up. Not only must an admin be aware of data backing, but also, as an individual, you must be able to back up your data without struggle. One of the most renowned backup tools that will help you do this is Duplicity.

• How to renew Let’s Encrypt certificate on Ubuntu

  Access to a reliable and secure online environment is no longer a luxury. Nothing seems impossible now that the internet connects all corners of the globe. The internet and its numerous protocols have spurred the creation of e-learning, video conferencing, gaming, and other platforms that link people from all over the world. Regardless of how much we laud the internet, its legitimacy is meaningless without security.

• How To Install Wine from Source Code on Debian-based System

  As an avid user of Windows programs, you might have found that at times you need to use a particular program on your Ubuntu system.

• Silencing the Noise: A Guide to Redirecting Output to /dev/null in Linux

  If the unnecessary output of your script bothers you, dump it to /dev/null. While developing a script to automate a task, you might find that the output is printed even though it actually doesn’t require it at all, and because of this, your terminal becomes crowded with unneeded text.