Tag: 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…

The tutorial guides users on how to install GNOME Classic mode on Ubuntu 20.04/18.04 for a traditional desktop experience. It involves installing the GNOME shell extension via terminal commands and switching from GNOME to GNOME Classic through the system menu. It also guides on reverting back to original GNOME.

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…

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…

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.

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…

This tutorial explains how to install FFmpeg, a free multi-media framework, on Ubuntu. Users can install the stable version via Ubuntu’s default repositories but it may not be the latest one. Users wanting the latest version can utilize a third-party PPA repository or the Snap packaging system. Post-installation, FFmpeg allows conversion of multimedia files to…

This is a detailed guide on installing and configuring WildFly, a lightweight Java-based application runtime, on Ubuntu 20.04/18.04. The guide includes installing Java and OpenJDK, creating a service account for WildFly, downloading and configuring WildFly packages, making Wild automatically at boot time, and setting up a user account to manage the app server web console.…