today's howtos
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What Is a Virtual Machine? Guide to How Virtual Machines Work
A virtual machine (VM) is a software-based computer that runs different operating systems (OSs) and applications than its host computer. For example, you can run a Linux VM on a Windows computer.
The power of computers transformed the world in the last century. Today, they serve our critical infrastructure, business operations and more. Likewise, VMs have become the cornerstone of enterprise computing in the new millennium.
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How to Fix “make: command not found” Error in Ubuntu
Standard Ubuntu installs don’t include the Linux make utility. It’s used mainly by software developers, but even non-coders may need it in some situations. Here’s how to install make on Ubuntu Linux.
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How to fix Opera not displaying Facebook and Twitter videos issue on Linux | ZDNET
Since I started using Linux in 1997, there's been one issue that has never failed to be a part of the open-source platform…the legality of playing certain multimedia codecs. It's one of the reasons why, in certain operating systems, you must install those codecs from a third party and agree to their licenses.
Just to be clear, it's not a Linux thing, it's a legal thing. And don't be mistaken, it's not illegal to play those media files on Linux, it's just that licenses must be agreed to, in order to keep things above board. And in some cases, there are no licenses to agree to…it's just the installation must be undertaken by the user.
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How to Use Bash If Statements (With 4 Examples)
All non-trivial Bash scripts need to make decisions. The Bash if statement lets your Linux script ask questions and, depending on the answer, run different sections of code. Here’s how they work.
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Tips to use the Cockpit web consoles
Admins that use Cockpit to manage Linux servers can use the web consoles to add users, build firewalls and perform other tasks. Use these web consoles to oversee your servers.
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How to Fix the Ubuntu Login Loop Issue
A few things can throw you into a panic faster than trying to log into your computer and being denied entry. You click on your username, enter your password, hit Enter, and… nothing.
Unfortunately, this kind of experience is more common than you might think with Ubuntu. This is commonly known as the Ubuntu login loop issue; fret not, for it's not difficult to fix this problem, especially when you know what to do.
If your Ubuntu system is stuck in a login loop, follow along, and you will be up and running in no time.
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Where are the wallpapers located in Kubuntu. How to do I add my own wallpaper