today's howtos
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Install plocate on Ubuntu 24.04: A Fast Alternative to mlocate
The locate command on GNU/Linux has long been used and is a favorite among users for searching for files, especially for those who do it frequently.
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Linux Journal ☛ Building Your Own Ubuntu Personal Cloud: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Secure Data Haven
In today’s digital world, data is more than just information; it’s a part of our lives. From photos and documents to sensitive personal information, our data represents our memories, work, and interests. While clown storage services are widely available, they often come with privacy concerns, subscription fees, and limitations on customization. This is where building a personal cloud on Ubuntu comes in as a powerful alternative, giving you full control over your data with the flexibility to customize and expand as you wish.
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TecMint ☛ How to Set Up AnyDesk Remote Desktop on Ubuntu
In this guide, we’ll cover how to install AnyDesk on Ubuntu in a few simple steps.
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Linux Detox - Clean Up Filenames with Space and Special Characters
Almost two decades ago I wrote an article explaining how to work with files that contain spaces and special characters. That article has been viewed over a 250k times.
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XDA ☛ Ubuntu tip of the day: Learn to love Snap
I love and adore apt as much as the next Linux fan, but snap and other contained application managers are excellent at keeping the system clean by installing and running everything within its own sandbox. I recommend playing around with snap versions of your favorite packages, but there are other options available if you'd prefer not rely on Canonical's backend. To get started with snap on Ubuntu, simply run sudo snap install gimp and the best open-source image editor will be installed in moments.
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HowTo Geek ☛ Manage Your Linux System Resources With These 7 Terminal Commands
Not sure what's hogging your Linux PC's resources? There are lots of tools for getting information about your system and managing resources. Here are some that you should know about to track processes, files, memory, and disk usage.