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How to Install Spotify on Ubuntu Linux
The post instructs on installing Spotify on Ubuntu Linux, using Snap package management. Unlike Windows and macOS, Linux users may not have equivalent support and updates, hence are responsible for managing the client themselves. It highlights that Ubuntu Linux is a suitable start for Linux beginners. Spotify on Linux allows users access to a diverse…
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How to Setup Apache Reverse Proxy
This post provides a guide for setting up the Apache HTTP server as a reverse proxy. Apache, typically a web server, can function as a reverse proxy for applications/devices lacking web server features. Using Apache reduces backend server load via SSL encryption, caching, etc. Steps include enabling necessary modules and setting configurations. This is particularly…
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How to Setup Nginx Reverse Proxy
This guide demonstrates setting up a reverse proxy on the Nginx HTTP server, often used as a reverse proxy for HTTP and non-HTTP servers. A reverse proxy directs client requests to appropriate backend servers and can perform tasks such as SSL encryption, caching, load balancing, and compression. The guide offers instructions and configurations for using…
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Show Day of the Week on Windows 11 Taskbar
The post outlines a guide on how to display the day of the week on the Windows 11 Taskbar, a feature not activated by default. It directs users to the System Settings within the new operating system, detailing the pathway to create a custom date format under ‘Language & region’ and ‘Administrative language settings.’
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How to Reset MySQL or MariaDB Root Password
This content provides a step-by-step guide to resetting or changing MySQL or MariaDB passwords on Ubuntu Linux. The tutorial addresses scenarios such as forgetting the root password in these databases and guides users through various command line instructions for password recovery, depending on the MySQL or MariaDB server’s version being used. Additionally, it covers using…
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How to Change Hostname in Ubuntu 24.04
This article provides instructions on changing the hostname in Ubuntu 24.04. It emphasizes the importance of unique hostnames for device identification on a network. Users can change the hostname using the `hostnamectl` command and must also update the “/etc/hosts” file. A system reboot is required for changes to take effect.
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How to Install PostgreSQL on Ubuntu Linux
The post provides a comprehensive guide on installing PostgreSQL and the pgAdmin4 tool on Ubuntu Linux, ideal for students and new users. PostgreSQL, an open-source database, supports C/C++, Java, among other languages. The post details how to add the PostgreSQL repository, install the database, validate its status, and change administrator passwords. It also covers how…
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How to Install Skype on Ubuntu Linux
This post discusses how to install and use Skype on Ubuntu Linux. Skype, a globally popular communication app owned by Microsoft, has cross-platform compatibility. Its recent Linux update includes an enhanced user interface, a cloud-based group chat experience, improved file transfer, and many other fixes. Two methods to install Skype on Ubuntu are through downloading…
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How to Display Clock on Second Monitor in Windows 11
The post instructs Windows 11 users on how to display the clock on secondary monitors as it is only shown on the primary one by default. Users have to download a free software named ElevenClock from GitHub to enable this feature. After simple installation steps, the clock will be displayed on the additional monitor.
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Show Windows 11 Taskbar on All Monitors
This post instructs how to display the Taskbar on additional monitors when using Windows 11. By default, the Taskbar is only on the main monitor, but it can also be extended to other displays. This customization allows users to control minimized apps from every monitor. This can be accomplished by navigating to System Settings, then…