Synaptic Package Manager was once the default package manager for nearly all Debian-based Linux distributions. To date, it remains one of the most versatile package managers. Although it remains dated, many users still prefer it because of its simplicity. In this tutorial, we show you how to install and use Synaptic Package Manager on Linux. … Read more
SSH (Secure Socket Shell) is a command line interface and protocol for securely getting access to a remote Linux server. It provides a secure and encrypted communication over a network and allows data to be exchanged over a secure channel between two servers. It is widely used by system admins to control and manage their … Read more
As a network administrator, you will find that the nslookup command is one of your most essential tools. With nslookup, you can check DNS records to troubleshoot problems with your DNS server or a specific DNS record. In this article, we take a closer look at nslookup and show you some practical examples of how … Read more
LogMeIn Hamachi is a zero-configuration Virtual Private Network (VPN) that works with your existing firewall and allows you to access your computer no matter where you are, as long as there is an Internet connection. While there is a nice interface for the Windows version, Linux users can only access Hamachi via the command line … Read more
As a web developer, you may find yourself in a situation where you need to set up a Linux, OpenLiteSpeed, MariaDB (or MySQL), and PHP stack server (LOMP). This can be a daunting task. Here we show you the steps to install a LOMP stack on your Linux server. Content Why Use LOMP Over Other … Read more
Groups are the bread and butter of a Linux system. These are special lists that allow you to group multiple users into different categories. Along with securing your system’s application privileges, it allows you to finely control how each account in the system can access and share its files and folders. This article shows how … Read more
For many reasons, Linux has always been a programming mainstay, but most PC users are on Windows. This leaves programmers who need to test on the Windows platform with a dilemma: switching between platforms is near impossible. That’s where CMake comes in. Content What Is CMake? How to Install CMake How to Configure CMake Frequently … Read more
There are many available commands on Linux systems. Some you’ll use multiple times a day, while others are generally reserved for special uses. nohup is one such command. You won’t use it every day, but you’ll be grateful that it’s around when you need it. Here we show you what nohup is and how to … Read more
Hi-Res FLAC files are one of the pinnacles of the Hi-Fi audio experience. However, if you rip your CD into FLAC files, you might find that they are often hard to play outside the equipment they are made for. This can be an issue for users who own high-resolution audio tracks but do not have … Read more
When your device freezes in the middle of a boot, it can be frustrating, especially when you don’t know what the problem is. This guide shows you how to fix your MTD device error and get your computer up and running again. Content What Is an MTD Device Error? 1. MTD Pstore 2. Freeing Up … Read more