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How to Install Google Chrome on Ubuntu Linux
This piece provides a detailed guide on installing Google Chrome on Ubuntu Linux, a beginner-friendly, open-source operating system. Installation can be done either via Chrome’s download page or through the command line console. Google Chrome is not included in Ubuntu’s default repositories so it must be manually downloaded and installed.
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How to Install GIMP on Ubuntu Linux
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…
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How to Install CUPS Print Server on Ubuntu Linux
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…
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How to Install Memcached on Ubuntu Linux
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…
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How to Rename Audio Devices on Windows 11
The content instructs on renaming audio devices in Windows 11 to avoid confusion when multiple are connected. Users can give each device a unique, descriptive name through the System Settings pane. This can save users from inadvertently playing unsuitable content over the wrong device. Instructions for the renaming process, with associated images, are provided step-by-step.
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Step-by-Step Guide: Adding Users to Sudoers in Ubuntu
The post provides a detailed guide on how to grant a user administrative rights in Ubuntu Linux. It explains the dangers of using the root account and introduces the sudo process that offers safeguards. The post outlines two main methods: adding the user to the sudoers group or manually appending the user to the sudoers…
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How to Minimize Windows and Show Desktop on Windows 11
Windows 11 includes a feature that allows users to quickly minimize all open apps and show the desktop by clicking on a tiny vertical line at the far right corner of the Taskbar. This feature is typically enabled by default. If not, users can enable or disable it in the Taskbar settings in the System…
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How to Manually Download Windows 11 Updates
The post provides a guide on how to manually download and install updates for Windows 11 from the Microsoft Catalog website if Windows Updates is not working automatically. Using a specific Knowledge Base (KB) number, users can search for the relevant update package, download, and install it manually, including initiating a system reboot to complete…
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How to Add or Remove a User on Ubuntu Linux
The post provides detailed instructions on how to add or remove users on Ubuntu Linux, whether for system administrators or home users. It outlines two command-line tools namely “useradd” and “adduser”, with elimination processes via “userdel” and “deluser” commands. The guide also presents steps for command line user addition and GUI-based application instructions for Ubuntu…
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How to Install Vagrant on Ubuntu Linux
This post instructs students and new users on how to install and use Vagrant, a tool for building and managing virtual machine environments, on Ubuntu Linux. The tutorial includes steps to install VirtualBox, a virtualization platform, and Vagrant. It also guides on setting up a development environment, creating a new Vagrant file, and using commands…