For Linux (or Mac) users who use the Terminal, you will find that the default prompt will come with the format [username@hostname ~]$. For example, on my Dell laptop the bash prompt will show [damien@damien-dell ~]$, where “damien” is my username, and “damien-dell” is the hostname. Let it be noted that this is only the … Read more
Hard drives and SSDs are easy to remove from laptops or computers. In such a case, all of the security measures implemented by your operating system go out the window. If you have data you want to protect, you can create an encrypted container. You would store sensitive files there, while storing non-secretive files on … Read more
If you have an Nvidia video card you’re in luck. They perform exceptionally well on the Linux platform. However, most Linux-based operating systems come with the open-source driver preinstalled. The performance is poor, and 3D capabilities are usually non-existent. To get the most out of your video card, you need to install Nvidia’s proprietary driver. … Read more
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is quickly becoming the norm when it comes to signing in to popular websites and apps. It’s a good thing, too, because passwords are a terrible way to protect your account. Most people don’t know how to make secure ones, and even when they do, there’s always the chance of a security … Read more
Ubuntu comes in a lot of flavors, all of which are based around a popular desktop environment. There are a couple of notable omissions, though, and those are usually the result of a distribution based on Ubuntu using that desktop. Linux Mint is one great example, with the Cinnamon desktop. Elementary OS and its popular … Read more
Since it is a cross-platform program, VirtualBox can be run on multiple operating systems. This means that it will work perfectly fine on Linux, just as it does on Windows. Furthermore, the graphical user interface should be almost identical on all platforms. Let’s see how we can install and run virtual machines on Ubuntu with … Read more
Debian is an excellent Linux distribution, especially for servers. It is also a great distribution to run on a regular desktop computer or laptop. You very rarely encounter a bug on this operating system, and packages integrate exceptionally well with one another. For example, you can easily switch to a different display/login manager, add another … Read more
It’s almost certain that at one point in your life you will delete the wrong file or directory. Or you will intentionally erase a file, only to realize later that you need it again. Most of you may be thinking, “Been there, done that!” But there’s a better way to get rid of data you … Read more
Let’s face it, some of us don’t upgrade that often. Or, at least, as Linux users, we like to re-purpose our older laptops/computers. A lot of distributions run comfortably on systems with low amounts of RAM (Random Access Memory). Browsers, however, are not that forgiving, requiring more and more memory as the Internet evolves. While … Read more
One of the pieces of software you use daily is a file manager. A good file manager is essential to your work. If you are a Linux user and want to try out file managers other than the default one that comes with your system, below is a list of the best Linux file managers … Read more