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How to Install NoMachine on Ubuntu for Remote Access
NoMachine is an open-source, cross-platform remote desktop tool much like TeamViewer. It lends seamless connectivity to remote Windows, Mac, and Linux machines. This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to install and use NoMachine on Ubuntu 16.04 – 18.04 LTS. For setup, manual download of the NoMachine Package is required, followed by installation, either automatically via…
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How to install HP Printer Drivers on Ubuntu Linux
The post outlines the procedure for installing additional HP printer drivers on Ubuntu Linux using the HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) driver package. This open-source package, supported by HP, updates regularly to include drivers for newer HP printers. The post provides a guide for driver installation, including handling potential issues such as unsupported Ubuntu…
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Creating Virtual Machines on Ubuntu with VMware Workstation
This article explains the benefits of creating virtual guest machines on VMware Workstation Player, allowing users to run multiple operating systems on a single host computer for testing and experimentation. The process involves installing the software, creating a new virtual machine, and specifying the operating system. This method saves time and ensures a secure testing…
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Force Password Change on Ubuntu Login
The post outlines methods for forcing password changes at next login in Ubuntu Linux. For new desktop user accounts, the option is selectable upon creation. Conversely, for existing accounts, users need to execute the “passwd” command which expires the account, compelling an obligatory password change at subsequent login.
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How to Enable VM-to-VM Communication in VirtualBox
This tutorial educates students and new users on enabling VirtualBox virtual machine (VM) intercommunication. By default, VMs on VirtualBox cannot talk to each other or host IP while on the NAT network. For intercommunication, VMs must switch to NAT Network settings, requiring the creation of a new NAT Network interface. After making these adjustments, all…
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How to install Ubuntu Linux on VMware Workstation
The content guides on how to install Ubuntu on a VMware Workstation Pro. Key steps include creating a new virtual machine, preparing a Ubuntu ISO image, and defining the installation parameters. After Ubuntu installation, the guide suggests updating Ubuntu packages and installing VMware Tools for enhanced performance. The process wraps up with system reboot and…
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How to fix VboxClient fail to start error on Ubuntu Linux
This article provides a solution for the “VboxClient (seamless) fail to start” error on Ubuntu Linux after upgrading to VirtualBox 5.2. It outlines the steps to prepare and install VirtualBox Guest Addition Software to resolve integration issues between the host and guest machines.
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How to install Ajenti on Ubuntu Linux
Ajenti is a web-based configuration tool that simplifies Linux server administration. It offers nearly complete system control, managing user accounts, system settings, aliases, and services through a single interface. This guide assists students and new users in installing Ajenti on Ubuntu 16.04, offering a convenient method to remotely manage a Linux box.
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How to change the Nginx port on Ubuntu Linux
This tutorial guides on how to change the Nginx HTTP server port from its default ’80’ to prevent conflicts when using a proxy server or similar services that need port 80. The process involves identifying the Nginx port configuration file in the /etc/nginx/sites-available directory and altering the ‘listen’ line to specify the required port. Restarting…
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How to install Nvidia GPU drivers on Ubuntu Linux
The post offers instructions on installing Nvidia GPU drivers for Ubuntu Linux, detailing how to use the open-source Nouveau driver or Nvidia’s proprietary drivers. Updates can be sourced from Nvidia’s official PPA repository, with specific drivers suggested for varying graphics cards. Systematic steps and command lines for installation and settings modifications are provided, with a…
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Articles based on Ubuntu Linux, including installing packages, managing user accounts, sharing files with Windows machines and more.