Author: Richard

  • Fixing MariaDB’s Unix Socket Error on Ubuntu

    Fixing MariaDB’s Unix Socket Error on Ubuntu

    The post discusses a common error faced by users after upgrading MariaDB database server on an Ubuntu platform – the ‘unix_socket’ is not loaded error. This prevents root user login. The post provides a tutorial to overcome this error by making changes in the MariaDB configuration file, enabling Unix socket authentication, and subsequent modifications to…

  • Switching Joomla to HTTPS on Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Switching Joomla to HTTPS on Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide

    This tutorial guides users, particularly students and beginners, on how to convert their Joomla websites from HTTP to HTTPS without losing their audience. The process involves setting up a free SSL/TLS certificate using Let’s Encrypt, ensuring the correct Nginx configuration, redirecting all HTTP traffic to HTTPS, changing the Joomla site URL to use HTTPS, and…

  • Switching to HTTPS in Drupal on Ubuntu

    Switching to HTTPS in Drupal on Ubuntu

    This content provides a guide on how to convert Drupal websites from HTTP to HTTPS to improve rankings on search engines. The process entails setting up free SSL / TLS certificates using Let’s Encrypt, configuring the Nginx site for HTTPS usage, changing the Drupal site URL to use HTTPS and installing a Secure Login plugin…

  • Switching Joomla to HTTPS: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Switching Joomla to HTTPS: A Step-by-Step Guide

    This tutorial outlines the process of converting Joomla websites from HTTP to HTTPS to comply with preferred ranking parameters of search engine providers. It involves obtaining free SSL/TLS certificates from Let’s Encrypt, ensuring Apache2 specifications are correct, installing the certificate, and modifying the Joomla site URL to HTTPS. The described process also includes setting up…

  • Switching to HTTPS on Drupal: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Switching to HTTPS on Drupal: A Step-by-Step Guide

    This post provides a tutorial on converting Drupal websites from HTTP to HTTPS without losing the audience. It gives step-by-step instructions on acquiring free SSL/TLS certificates from Let’s Encrypt, configuring Apache2, and changing the Drupal site URL for HTTPS. The guide also includes the installation of a Secure Login plugin for HTTPS compliance, and setting…

  • Using OpenSSH Client on Windows 10: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Using OpenSSH Client on Windows 10: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Microsoft has added the OpenSSH client to Windows 10, albeit as a beta feature. Though not enabled by default, users can install it to connect to SSH servers without third-party clients. However, the built-in Windows 10 SSH client supports only ed25519 keys and might not align with all SSH server settings.

  • How to Install X-Cart with Nginx on Ubuntu Linux

    How to Install X-Cart with Nginx on Ubuntu Linux

    The article provides a comprehensive guide on how to install the X-Cart eCommerce platform on Ubuntu Linux using Nginx support. X-Cart, a powerful open-source PHP based platform, comes with one-time licensing fee and does not involve transaction or recurring monthly fees. The installation process involves setting up Nginx, MariaDB, installing PHP-FPM and related modules, creating…

  • How to Back up Ubuntu Linux with Duplicati

    How to Back up Ubuntu Linux with Duplicati

    Duplicati is a free, open-source software that enables storing encrypted backups online or on local disk drives. It supports a wide range of platforms and protocols, making it a flexible solution for Ubuntu users looking for a reliable backup software. The program also features a web-based user interface for convenient management and offers a tutorial…

  • How to Install X-Cart with Apache on Ubuntu Linux

    How to Install X-Cart with Apache on Ubuntu Linux

    X-Cart is a widely-used commercial open-source eCommerce platform created in PHP that enables the quick setup of online stores. It requires a LAMP/LEMP stack and a one-time licensing fee, with no transaction or monthly fees. The main steps to install X-Cart involve setting up a webserver like Apache2, installing a database server such as MariaDB,…

  • How to Change Windows 10 Display Language

    How to Change Windows 10 Display Language

    The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to change the display language in Windows 10. It explains that although some translations may be incomplete, the list of supported languages is growing. By installing the preferred language pack and setting it as default, users can change their entire Windows 10 system’s language. Folders containing music,…