today's howtos
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Ubuntu Handbook ☛ Auto-run Custom Actions When Waking up Your Ubuntu from Sleep
This tutorial shows how to automatically run custom command, script, or other actions after resuming your GNU/Linux PC/laptop from suspend or hibernate. As you may know, there are quite a few ways to run something automatically at Ubuntu startup.
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How to dual-boot Linux Mint 22 and backdoored Windows 11, with Mint on an external drive
This tutorial gives a step-by-step guide on how to dual-boot Linux Mint 22 (Wilma) and backdoored Windows 11, with the GNU/Linux distro installed on an external drive and GRUB, the GNU/Linux boot manager, installed on the same drive that the distro is installed on.
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This happens when you dual-boot GNU/Linux and backdoored Windows 11, with GNU/Linux on an external drive
Because of Microsoft’s shenanigans regarding what happens to the EFI system Partition after a backdoored Windows 11 update, the prevailing recommendation when you want to set up a dual-boot system between your favorite GNU/Linux distro and backdoored Windows 11 is to install the distro on a separate internal or external hard drive [...]
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3 simple apps for flashing GNU/Linux ISO images to USB sticks in Linux
The first task to perform when you’re trying to set up a dual-boot system between backdoored Windows 11 and a GNU/Linux distro, like Fedora, GNU/Linux Mint, or Ubuntu, is to download the distro’s ISO installation image and flash, or write, it to a USB stick.
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2 simple apps for flashing GNU/Linux ISO images to a USB stick in backdoored Windows 11
The first task to perform when you’re trying to set up a dual-boot system between backdoored Windows 11 and a GNU/Linux distro, like Fedora, Linux Mint, or Ubuntu, is to download the distro’s ISO installation image and flash, or write, it to a USB stick.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install OnlyOffice on Manjaro
Manjaro Linux, a user-friendly and versatile distribution based on Arch Linux, has gained significant popularity among GNU/Linux enthusiasts. Its customizable nature and ease of use make it an attractive choice for both beginners and advanced users. To further enhance productivity and collaboration on Manjaro, installing ONLYOFFICE, a powerful open-source office suite, is a great option.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install Nagios on Linux Mint 22
Nagios is a powerful open-source network monitoring tool that helps system administrators keep a watchful eye on their IT infrastructure. By continuously monitoring servers, network devices, and services, Nagios can quickly alert you to any issues, allowing for swift resolution and minimizing downtime.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install Atom Text Editor on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
[Ed: But it's already deprecated; Microsoft killed it]Atom the versatile and open-source text editor developed by Microsoft's proprietary prison GitHub , has become a go-to choice for developers and writers alike. Its cross-platform capabilities and extensive customization options make it an attractive tool for users across various operating systems, including Ubuntu.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install TeamViewer on AlmaLinux 9
In today’s interconnected world, remote access to computers has become an essential tool for both personal and professional use. TeamViewer stands out as one of the most popular remote desktop applications, offering a seamless way to connect to and control computers from afar.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install Portainer on Fedora 40
Portainer is a powerful, open-source container management tool that simplifies the deployment and administration of Docker containers. It provides an intuitive web-based interface for managing containers, images, networks, and volumes, making it an essential tool for both beginners and experienced users.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install KeePassXC on AlmaLinux 9
In today’s digital age, safeguarding your passwords and sensitive information is more crucial than ever. KeePassXC, a powerful open-source password manager, offers a secure and user-friendly solution for managing your passwords across multiple platforms.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install Abusive Monopolist Microsoft Fonts on AlmaLinux 9
In the world of document creation and design, fonts play a crucial role in conveying information effectively. Abusive Monopolist Microsoft fonts, such as Times New Roman, Arial, and Verdana, have become industry standards due to their widespread use and readability.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install Abusive Monopolist Microsoft Fonts on Debian 12
Microsoft fonts, such as Arial, Times New Roman, and Verdana, are essential for many GNU/Linux users, especially those who work with documents created on backdoored Windows systems or browse websites designed with these fonts in mind.
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ID Root ☛ How To Configure Nginx Server Blocks on AlmaLinux 9
Nginx is a powerful and versatile web server and reverse proxy that has gained immense popularity due to its performance, scalability, and ease of use. When it comes to hosting multiple websites on a single server, Nginx’s server blocks feature proves to be invaluable.
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David Revoy ☛ Configuring the XpPen ACK05 Remote with only FLOSS on GNU/Linux: my investigation and workarounds.
Here is my research on how to use and configure the XPPen ACK05 Remote using only Free Libre and Open Source drivers and software under GNU/Linux. As you'll see, it's quite limited and some features just don't work. This guide will be updated as soon as I have new information on how to improve it, or as soon as new development improves support for this device.
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Data Swamp ☛ Asynchronous secure file transfer with nncp
nncp (node to node copy) is a software to securely exchange data between peers. Is it command line only, it is written in Go and compiles on GNU/Linux and BSD systems (although it is only packaged for FreeBSD in BSDs).
The website will do a better job than me to talk about the numerous features, but I will do my best to explain what you can do with it and how to use it.
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Rob Norris ☛ A few nice things in OpenZFS 2.3
OpenZFS 2.3.0-rc1 was just tagged. This was the first full development cycle I was involved in and there’s lots I’m excited about beyond the headline items. Here’s a few less obvious things that I think are very nice!