today's howtos

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Feb 21, 2023

• How to Host Your Own Youtube with Peertube

  Peertube is a federated and open source video hosting platform that you can run from your own computer. Iit allows you to completely control all the content that you host and share from your website. This tutorial shows you how to install and host Peertube on Ubuntu.

• How To Install Kodi on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

  In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Kodi on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.

• Beautify your terminal with Powerline! (Part I: Installation & Configuration)

  Linux distributions have come a long way in the past decade to the point where it is possible today to use Linux without getting into the dark of the terminal (CLI). However, the more you use and learn about Linux, the more you realize that it is inevitable to use the command-line interface. By default, the CLI has a simple interface that gets boring quickly. Luckily, you can illuminate the darkness of the terminal by beautifying it with plugins like Powerline.

• How to Safely Remove a Swollen Battery from Your Laptop

  If you decide to go the DIY route, then it is best to be prepared and apply all safety precautions even though you may end up not needing them.

• How to Install Zeit Tool on Ubuntu

  Hello, friends. In this post, you will learn how to install Zeit on Ubuntu. This tool provides you with a simple graphical interface for scheduling tasks on Linux. Written in C++ and with a QT interface, Zeit provides a graphical interface to schedule tasks using crontab and at.

• Barrier on Gentoo

  Barrier is an utility to share a keyboard and a mouse between multiple computers, just like we used to do with old school KVM switches. And why someone would like to do that?

• The guide to managing users and groups in Ubuntu

  In Ubuntu, managing users and groups is an essential task that allows system administrators to control access to the system and its resources. A user is an individual who can log into the system and perform tasks, while a group is a collection of users that share the same permissions and access rights.

• What is the difference between Homebrew and NPM?

  Homebrew and NPM are two popular package managers which are essentially used to install various packages for modern development environments. Although they appear similar, they have distinct characteristics.

• How to Install Elastic Stack on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

  Elastic Stack (Formerly ELK Stack) is a group of open-source software created by Elastic for collecting data from multiple sources. It allows you to collect, store, process, analyze, and visualize data from various sources in any formats to the centralized Elastic Stack platform.

• How to Install Nginx with Brotli Compression on Ubuntu 20.04

  Brotli is an open-source compression algorithm created by Google. It can be used as an alternative to Gzip, Zopfli, and Deflate. This tutorial will show you how to install Brotli with Nginx on Ubuntu 20.04 server.

• How to Add a Swap File On Ubuntu

  A swap file enables an operating system (OS) to utilize hard disk space to simulate additional memory. Effectively, as the system goes on the low-memory mode, it swaps a certain section of the RAM that an idle program may be using onto the hard disk to release memory capacity for other vital programs. Subsequently, when the user returns to the swapped out program, it swaps places with another program in RAM. This intelligent mix of RAM and swap files is commonly referred to as virtual memory, and its use allows the system to run a far greater number of programs than possible using only the built-in RAM.

• How to Install Apache Maven on Fedora Linux

  Apache Maven is a powerful build automation tool widely used in Java-based projects to manage dependencies, build, and deploy applications. It provides a comprehensive set of features that automate the entire build process and simplify the development of Java applications.

• How to Install Neofetch on Linux Mint 21 or 20

  Neofetch is a command-line tool that provides system information in a simple and easy-to-read format. It is available for Linux, macOS, and other Unix-like operating systems. It provides a quick and convenient way to view important information about your system, including the operating system, kernel, CPU, GPU, memory usage, and more.

• How to Install qBittorrent on Linux Mint 21 or 20

  qBittorrent is a free, open-source torrent client that has become increasingly popular among users who want to download and share files through peer-to-peer (P2P) networks. Its user-friendly interface, powerful features, and robust performance have made it a preferred choice for many, especially those who prioritize privacy and security.

• How to Install Opera Browser on Linux Mint 21 or 20

  Opera Browser is a popular web browser known for its speed, security, and unique features. It was developed by Opera Software and was first released in 1995. Opera is available on various platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices. It is also popular among users who value privacy, including a built-in VPN and ad-blocker.