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How to Check Disk Space on Ubuntu Quickly
The tutorial provides guidance on how to check remaining disk space in Ubuntu using Disk Usage Analyzer and the System Monitor app. The Disk Usage Analyzer provides a breakdown of disk space according to Folder, Size, Contents, and modified date. The System Monitor displays information according to Total, Free, Available, and Used. If running low…
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How to list Services on Ubuntu Linux
This tutorial guides students and new users on how to list or show all services running or stopped on Ubuntu 20.04 | 18.04 LTS. The guide explains the use of the systemctl command-line utility, which manages systemd services on Linux systems. The tutorial also includes instruction for starting, stopping, enabling, disabling, and checking service status,…
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How to Login with a fingerprint in Ubuntu Linux
This tutorial explains how to set up fingerprint logins on an Ubuntu desktop. Users with a supported scanner can record their fingerprint to use for login. The post guides through the process of recording a fingerprint, setting it up for a specific user account, and using it to log in. This approach enhances Ubuntu’s accessibility…
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Upgrade to PHP 8.0: A Step-by-Step Guide
The tutorial guides users on how to upgrade their applications from PHP 7.4 or earlier versions to PHP 8.0. Prior to upgrading, users should ensure app compatibility and note currently installed PHP modules. The process of migration includes installing PHP 8.0 from external repositories, restarting PHP after installation, and configuring either Nginx or Apache servers…
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How to Change Your Username in Ubuntu: A Quick Guide
This tutorial guides students and new Ubuntu users on how to change their username. Unlike Windows, one cannot change the account name while logged into Ubuntu; a different user with root permissions is needed. While it’s common to log in as root for this task, this tutorial offers an alternative method, which involves restarting in…
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How to Hide User List on Ubuntu Login Screen
This tutorial guides users, particularly novices, on ho to hide or disable the user list on the Ubuntu login screen for added security. The procedure requires running specific commands in the Terminal to alter the greeter configuration file, disabling the user list, and rebooting the system. As a result, users must correctly enter both their…
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How to Delete Files and Folders in Ubuntu
The post provides guidelines on how to delete files and folders in Ubuntu. Deletion involves two steps: sending items to the Trash, where they are temporarily stored, or permanently deleting them by using the Shift + Delete keys. Accidentally or prematurely deleted items from the Trash can be restored to their original location.
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Guide to Upgrade PHP 8.0 for WordPress on Ubuntu
The tutorial guides on how to upgrade to PHP 8.0 with WordPress on Ubuntu 20.04 | 18.04, amidst WordPress’s caution against early adoption due to probable theme and plugin issues. Detailed steps are given for those running WordPress on Nginx and Apache2. PHP 8.0 pack installation requires adding a third-party repository with the PHP 8.0…
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Install New Microsoft Edge Browser on Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide
This tutorial guides on how to install Microsoft’s new Edge browser on Ubuntu 20.08 | 18.04. The Edge browser, based on Chromium open-source project, is available to all platforms and can be installed from the dev branch ahead of its stable release. It explains installation through direct download or the command line terminal.
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Disable Screen Lock on Ubuntu Linux: A Quick Guide
The post offers a guide on how students and new users can disable the automatic screen lock on Ubuntu Linux for uninterrupted access. Although it advises against disabling the function in public locations for security reasons, it provides a step-by-step process for those who wish to do so, including instructions for turning off notification displays…
Category: Ubuntu Linux
Articles based on Ubuntu Linux, including installing packages, managing user accounts, sharing files with Windows machines and more.