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How to Use Netcat to Quickly Transfer Files Between Linux Computers

  • Make Tech Easier; By Alexandru Andrei (Posted by damien on Jan 12, 2019 8:42 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
netcat can be used as an ad-hoc solution for transferring files through local networks. Learn how to use it to quickly transfer files between Linux computers.

DD-WRT vs. Tomato vs. OpenWrt: Which Router Firmware Is the Best?

  • Make Tech Easier; By Nick Congleton (Posted by damien on Jan 10, 2019 12:22 PM EDT)
Open-source router firmware can help boost the speed and performance of your router, aside from opening up new functions. Find out which one is best for you!

The Best Open-Source Software to Try in 2019

  • Make Tech Easier; By Robert Zak (Posted by damien on Jan 9, 2019 3:30 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Linux
There is so much open-source software that it can be difficult to find the best one. Here is some of the best open-source software to try in 2019.

What Is Ubuntu? The Past and Present of the Ubuntu Linux Distro

  • Make Tech Easier; By Nick Congleton (Posted by damien on Jan 1, 2019 2:24 AM EDT)
  • Groups: Linux, Ubuntu
Ubuntu is the most popular Linux distribution in the world. Learn more about this favorite open-source operating system and its history.

How to Run Ubuntu 18.04 or 18.10 on Raspberry Pi

It's not that simple to install the latest Ubuntu on a Raspberry Pi, not unless you install RaspEX, an Ubuntu 18.04+ image built specifically for the Pi.

How to Fix the Ubuntu Login Loop

  • Make Tech Easier; By Nick Congleton (Posted by damien on Dec 28, 2018 2:00 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux, Ubuntu
The Ubuntu login loop is an unfortunately common bug. These simple fixes will help you get back into your Linux PC in no time!

Set Alarm to Automatically Power On Linux Computer

  • Make Tech Easier; By Alexandru Andrei (Posted by damien on Dec 27, 2018 5:04 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
You can easily put your computer to sleep, but what getting it to wake up? Here is how you can set an alarm in Linux to wake it up to do tasks at a certain time.

Make Linux Boot Faster by Disabling Unnecessary Services

  • Make Tech Easier; By Alexandru Andrei (Posted by damien on Dec 25, 2018 11:08 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Your Linux system may be bloated with lots of services that run in the background. Here's how to make Linux boot faster by disabling unnecessary services.

How to Use Journalctl to Read Linux System Logs

  • Make Tech Easier; By Alexandru Andrei (Posted by damien on Dec 18, 2018 9:51 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Most Linux distros have migrated to systemd, which comes with a different log daemon, journald. You will need to use the journalctl utility to read system logs.

How to Host Your Own Minecraft Server

  • Make Tech Easier; By Nick Congleton (Posted by damien on Dec 16, 2018 12:06 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Minecraft is a wildly popular sandbox game. Learn how to host your own multiplayer Minecraft server and control the game like never before!

How to Set Up Mattermost Slack Alternative on a Ubuntu Server

  • Make Tech Easier; By Nick Congleton (Posted by damien on Dec 13, 2018 9:35 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux, Ubuntu
Mattermost is an excellent open-source and self-hosted replacement for chat software like Slack. Learn how to install it on Ubuntu with Docker.

The Beginner’s Guide to Using Cron to Schedule Tasks in Linux

  • Make Tech Easier; By Tia Jackson (Posted by damien on Dec 11, 2018 3:52 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Cron is a robust scheduler that allows you to schedule scripts or commands and run them on a regular basis. Learn how to use Cron in Linux to automate your tasks.

Useful Resources to Learn Linux Your Way

  • Make Tech Easier; By Tia Jackson (Posted by damien on Dec 7, 2018 11:34 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Linux
If you are fairly new to Linux, there are various avenues to help you learn Linux. No matter your learning style, these are some of the best resources for learning Linux.

How to Remove User and Hostname in Terminal Prompt

  • Make Tech Easier; By Damien Oh (Posted by damien on Dec 5, 2018 9:12 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
The terminal prompt in Linux shows your username and hostname by default. This will show you how to remove your username and make changes to the prompt.

How to Install the Latest Nvidia Drivers on Ubuntu

  • Make Tech Easier; By Alexandru Andrei (Posted by damien on Dec 5, 2018 5:06 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux, Ubuntu
Nvidia video cards perform exceptionally well on Linux. Learn how to install the latest Nvidia driver on Ubuntu and get the most out of it.

How to Encrypt Your Partitions on Linux with dm-crypt

If you have data you want to protect, you can create an encrypted container. Here's how to set up an encrypted partition in Linux to safely store your data.

How to Install and Run Pantheon Desktop on Ubuntu

  • Make Tech Easier; By Nick Congleton (Posted by damien on Nov 30, 2018 7:08 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux, Ubuntu
Pantheon is a popular Linux desktop environment, but it's not available for Ubuntu. Learn how to install Pantheon on you Ubuntu PC.

How to Install VirtualBox on Ubuntu

Virtualbox allows you to run a virtual machine on your PC. This shows how to install Virtualbox on Ubuntu and install and run virtual machine on your PC.

How to Install Newer Software in Debian

  • Make Tech Easier; By Alexandru Andrei (Posted by damien on Nov 27, 2018 8:48 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Debian, Linux
The side effect of Debian's stability is that you are not running the latest version of any software. Learn how to install newer software in Debian.

Use Zswap to Improve Performance on Linux PC with Low Amounts of RAM

  • Make Tech Easier; By Alexandru Andrei (Posted by damien on Nov 22, 2018 6:30 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
On an old Linux PC with a small amount of RAM, you can use zswap to compress the swap files and make the PC run faster. Here's how to do it.

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