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Richard, a writer for Geek Rewind, is a tech enthusiast who loves breaking down complex IT topics into simple, easy-to-understand ideas. With years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations, he’s developed a knack for offering practical tips and solutions. Richard aims to make technology more accessible and actionable. He's deeply committed to the Geek Rewind community, always ready to answer questions and engage in discussions.

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Windows 11Ubuntu LinuxCMSApps and Browsers
Windows 2 min read
How to Install Windows 11 Insider Preview

Microsoft has released the first build of Windows 11 to Windows Insider members. Participants must ensure their PC meets system requirements for the update, using a dedicated tool provided by Microsoft. The Windows Insider program allows users to test early versions of Windows 11, but it may contain bugs as it's under development. The updated version is expected to fully release later this year.

June 29, 2021 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 4 min read
How to Log In as Root on Ubuntu WSL

This text presents a tutorial on logging in as a root user in Ubuntu on a Windows WSL environment. After installing Ubuntu on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), users can execute specific commands depending on the Ubuntu version to log in as root. Nevertheless, the author advises against usual root user login but admits there could be certain scenarios requiring this action. The instructions to revert to the standard account login are also provided.

June 27, 2021 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 6 min read
How to Install Microsoft SQL Server on Ubuntu Linux

This tutorial guides students and new users on how to install Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (MS SQL) on Ubuntu 20.04 | 18.04 LTS servers. Although MS SQL is not open-source, it can operate on open-source Linux systems. The guide includes steps on how to install MS SQL, add SQL Server Repository, update and install MS SQL, complete the setup, verify the service is running and install additional tools. Notably, Ubuntu-based systems with at least 2 GB of memory are required.

June 17, 2021 Read more →
CMS 8 min read
How to Install Moodle on Windows WSL

This tutorial explains how to install Moodle, an open-source learning management system, on Windows 10 WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) 2 with Ubuntu OS. The steps cover enabling WSL in Windows, installing Ubuntu, Apache, MariaDB, PHP and configuring Moodle. The guide also mentions the release of WSL 2, which improves system performance and compatibility over the first version.

June 16, 2021 Read more →
CMS 9 min read
How to Install PrestaShop on Windows WSL

The tutorial provides detailed instructions to install the PrestaShop eCommerce platform on Windows 10 using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2 with Ubuntu OS. This includes enabling WSL in Windows, installing Ubuntu on Windows, setting up the Apache HTTP Server, MariaDB Database Server, PHP and related modules. Furthermore, it explains how to create a PrestaShop database, how to download PrestaShop, how to configure the site and finally, how to set up the PrestaShop platform.

June 2, 2021 Read more →
CMS 9 min read
How to Install ownCloud on Windows WSL

The tutorial details the process of installing an open-source, self-hosted file-syncing and sharing platform, ownCloud, on Windows 10 WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) 2 with Ubuntu OS, using Apache. It covers enabling WSL and Virtual Machine Platform in Windows, installing Ubuntu 20.04, Apache HTTP Server, MariaDB Database Server, and PHP. It further points out creating an ownCloud database, downloading and configuring ownCloud, and setting up the platform.

June 1, 2021 Read more →
CMS 7 min read
How to Install phpMyAdmin with Apache on Windows WSL

This tutorial provides detailed steps on how to install phpMyAdmin on Windows 10 WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) 2 with Apache HTTP server and Ubuntu OS. The guide covers enabling WSL in Windows, installing Ubuntu on Windows 10, running phpMyAdmin on it, and setting up the Apache HTTP server and MariaDB Database server. Finally, it leads through installing PHP and relevant modules, and then installing and configuring phpMyAdmin.

May 31, 2021 Read more →
Windows 8 min read
How to Install the LEMP Stack on Windows WSL

The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on how to install the LEMP stack (Linux, Nginx, MariaDB, PHP) on Windows 10 using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2 and Ubuntu operating system. It covers enabling WSL and the Virtual Machine Platform, installing Ubuntu from the Windows Store, and then sequentially installing Nginx HTTP server, MariaDB database server, and PHP, including related modules.

Ubuntu Linux 7 min read
How to Install the LAMP Stack on Windows WSL

The tutorial demonstrates the process of installing the LAMP stack on Windows 10 WSL 2 with Ubuntu OS. The steps involve enabling WSL and Virtual Machine Platform in Windows, downloading and setting up Ubuntu from the Windows store, and running through a series of commands to install and confirm the functionality of Linux (Ubuntu), Apache2 HTTP Server, MariaDB Database Server, and PHP Scripting Language. LAMP stack, a group of open-source software is indispensable to web applications and content management systems of today.

Ubuntu Linux 4 min read
How to Install 1Password on Ubuntu Linux

The tutorial guides users on how to install 1Password, a cross-platform password manager, on Ubuntu 20.04 or 18.04. The software has now overcome previous stability issues for Linux. Users can install the software through either the DEB file or the command line from the official 1Password repository.

May 22, 2021 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 5 min read
How to Share Folders in VirtualBox with Ubuntu

The tutorial guides on sharing folders from VirtualBox host computers to Ubuntu guest machines. This process requires the newest version of VirtualBox and its guest addition tools. Firstly, install VirtualBox Guest Additions, which aids interaction between computers, improves graphics, and enables file sharing. Secondly, share host folders by choosing the guest machine from Settings and opting the Shared Folders. After saving changes, restart the guest machine for the host's shared folder to be mounted.

May 16, 2021 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 8 min read
How to Install Firefly III on Ubuntu Linux

This tutorial provides comprehensive instructions on installing Firefly III, a free and open-source personal finance management software, on Ubuntu. Steps include installing the Nginx HTTP server, setting up the MariaDB database server, configuring PHP 7.4-FPM, creating a Firefly III database, finally downloading Firefly III and setting up Nginx for Firefly III. With this guide, interested users will be able to track and manage their transactions using the advanced features of Firefly III.

May 4, 2021 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 7 min read
How to Install Ampache with Apache on Ubuntu Linux

The tutorial provides step-by-step guidelines on setting up Ampache on Ubuntu 20.04 or 18.04 using an Apache2 web server. Ampache is an open-source web-based application for music and video streaming. The process includes installing Apache2 HTTP Server and MariaDB, configuring PHP 7.4, creating an Ampache database, and configuring Ampache and Apache sites. Open and accessible from any device, Ampache is useful for anyone from a single DJ to a music streaming service.

April 29, 2021 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 7 min read
How to Install Ampache with Nginx on Ubuntu Linux

The tutorial explains how to install Ampache, a free, open-source application used for music and video streaming, on Ubuntu 20.04 or 18.04 with the Nginx web server. It involves installing Nginx, MariaDB, and PHP 7.4-FPM; setting up an Ampache database; and configuring an Ampache site. Instructions are also provided for downloading, installing, and finalizing Ampache configurations.

Ubuntu Linux 5 min read
Step-by-Step Guide to Install XCP-ng on Your Server

This tutorial teaches students how to install the XCP-ng virtualization server, an open-source Hypervisor platform developed from collective efforts between individuals and companies, and the XCP-ng management client. The guide outlines the benefits of XCP-ng for cloud management without unnecessary costs, and provides a step-by-step installation guide for Ubuntu users, including creating bootable USB or disk, accepting the user license agreement, configuring the server networking, and installing the XCP-ng center.

April 21, 2021 Read more →