How to Set Up Motion Detection Webcam in Ubuntu

Motion is a useful tool that can turn your regular webcam to a surveillance camera. It does this by monitoring the signal from your webcam and taking screenshots and videos when it detects movement. Here, we show you how to install Motion and set up a motion detection webcam in Ubuntu Linux. Content Installing the … Read more

How to Install Umami on Linux and Add Analytics on Your Website

Umami is a lightweight and privacy-focused analytics software for websites and web apps. It is one of the best free alternatives to Google Analytics and it provides an easy-to-use interface that can look at and analyze incoming web traffic similar to Google Analytics. Here, we show how to install Umami on Ubuntu Linux and guide … Read more

The Best Webcam Apps For Linux to Make Good Use of Your Webcam

Linux users often find themselves in a quest for a quality webcam app for their system due to the growing demand for remote work, virtual meetings, and online content creation. Webcam applications are not limited to capturing photos and recording videos but also cater to the need for video conferencing and professional streaming. Here, we … Read more

How to Use Docker Containers

Containers are the lifeblood of every Docker installation. They serve as the foundation of the Docker platform and allow you to run services on your computer without worrying about dependencies and version conflicts. Here, we show you the basics of creating, managing, and customizing Docker containers using the Docker CLI tool. Content How to Find … Read more

How to Create a Linux and Docker Controller Hub with XPipe

XPipe is a powerful cross-platform controller hub for Linux servers, Docker containers, and virtualized hosts. It provides a simplified interface for managing multiple systems and server infrastructure on your local machine. Here, we show you how to install XPipe on Linux as well as manage your own VPS and Docker hubs. Content Why Manage Your … Read more

How to Create Your Own GitHub Gist using Opengist

Opengist is a lightweight, self-hosted Github Gist server for Linux. Unlike other solutions, it takes advantage of Git-specific features to quickly upload, browse, and revise your text files. Here, we show you how to install and host your own Opengist server on Ubuntu Linux. Content Why Host Your Own Gist Server with Opengist Preparing the … Read more

How to Use UrBackup For Efficient Backups on Ubuntu

As a system administrator, are you constantly looking for a promising backup facility that enables you to back up your critical data to overcome any unexpected system crash or data loss? Try UrBackup, an open-source client/server backup system that ensures your critical files and images are securely backed up on a server with fast restoration … Read more

How to Create A Simple Web Server with darkhttpd

Darkhttpd is a lightweight, single-binary web server daemon for Linux. It provides a simple “zero config” way to deploy websites as fast as possible on your server. Here, we show you how to install darkhttpd on Ubuntu Linux, how it stacks up against popular web servers, and guide you through the process of creating your … Read more

How to Install FlatPak on Ubuntu

For many years, people have talked about “universal installers” for Linux. We have AppImage, Snap packages, and Flatpaks. Much like the other tools, Flatpak is a technology that makes it easy to install software no matter the Linux distribution. Here, we show you how to install the Flatpak manager on Ubuntu and guide you through … Read more

How to Host and Share Big Files Online with PicoShare in Linux

Picoshare is a lightweight and highly accessible file sharing web app for Linux. It provides an easy-to-use interface where you can upload and share files from your own server. This article will show you how to install Picoshare and share files online using Docker in Ubuntu Linux. Content Why Use Picoshare to Share Files Online … Read more