The post instructs how to add Brotli support to Apache on Ubuntu Linux. Brotli, an open-source compression algorithm by Google, compresses data more efficiently than other algorithms. To use Brotli with Apache, the Apache Brotli module needs to be activated. Apache should have SSL support before using Brotli, achievable using Let’s Encrypt. Steps include installing…

This article provides a guide for students and new users on how to install and operate MySQL Workbench on Ubuntu Linux. The post illustrates how to manage MySQL or MariaDB databases locally or remotely, run SQL queries, configure servers, and more. It provides installation steps using Snap package management and how to establish a database…

This guide offers instructions for students and new users to install and configure Redis in-memory database on Ubuntu Linux. The process involves running several commands to install Redis, verifying its status, and configuring remote access if required. As a beneficial tool for dynamic applications and websites, Redis enhances speed through its caching abilities, especially in…

This article provides detailed steps for listing all installed packages on Ubuntu Linux using the apt and dpkg-query package management tools. It highlights the importance of knowing installed packages when diagnosing vulnerabilities or replicating installations. Additionally, it discusses how to use filters for a more readable output, or count the total number of installed packages.

The post provides instructions on how to install GIMP, a free, open-source, cross-platform image editor, on Ubuntu Linux. It details several methods—through the Ubuntu Software Center, using Flatpak, with Snap, and from the PPA repository. The post also includes steps on uninstalling the software if needed. It emphasizes that Ubuntu Linux is an ideal starting…

This post educates students and new Ubuntu Linux users on how to establish a CUPS print server. CUPS lets a computer operate as a print server, facilitating printing and print services on Unix-like operating systems. It manages printing tasks in multiple-printer environments and offers several benefits like printing, queueing, and network printing. This tutorial covers…

This content provides a detailed guideline on the installation and use of Memcached on Ubuntu Linux for students and new users. Memcached, a lightweight, open-source, in-memory key-value data store functions to significantly enhance the speed of dynamic web applications by caching repeated PHP object or database calls. Instructions for installing, configuring and blocking remote access…