Tutorials

The post guides beginners, particularly students, on downloading and installing Ubuntu Linux, an open-source operating system that is suitable for desktops, laptops, and servers. It details how to download the Ubuntu ISO image, burn it onto physical media, boot from the media in a new computer, and continue with the installation process. The post also emphasizes updating Ubuntu after installation. Ubuntu offers Long Term Support for five years and Short Term Support for about nine months.

The article guides through the process of installing Ghost CMS on Ubuntu Linux, using Nginx for support. Ghost, a Node.js-based open-source publishing platform, offers a simple, lightweight solution for bloggers. The steps detailed include Nginx installation, MariaDB installation and security setup, Node.js setup, and Ghost installation with its CLI utility. The blog ends with important security steps and the initial configuration of Ghost.

The post provides a guide on how to install and use the Telnet network protocol on Windows 11. Despite its insecurity and old age, Telnet is still useful in test situations. It offers different installation methods, including via the Control Panel, Command Prompt, or PowerShell. The post concludes by encouraging users to report any errors or offer feedback.

The post outlines the procedure to upgrade Ubuntu Desktop or Server from a previous version, indicating that Ubuntu LTS versions are supported for five years and STS versions are supported for about 9 months. To begin, you must first update all installed packages to their latest versions, then remove any dependencies no longer needed. Then, use the 'do-release-upgrade' command to start the upgrade process, following on-screen instructions and restarting your computer when finished. The content assured that the steps are relatively painless and straightforward.

This article instructs on how to install Node.js and npm on Ubuntu Linux, two important packages for running Node.js-based applications. It provides three installation methods: through Ubuntu repositories, the Snap package management system, and NodeSource repository. Steps to install Node.js and npm versions of your preference, as well as creating and deploying a test server using Node.js, are also mentioned.

The post provides a step-by-step demonstration on installing Python, a versatile programming language, on Ubuntu Linux. Two methods of installation are given: installing from Ubuntu repositories, which may not have the latest Python version, or manually building from the source code, which gives control over the Python version to install. Various features of the current Python versions are also highlighted, including assignment expression, position-only parameters, and f-strings support.

The post explains how to select power modes on Windows 11. By default, Windows 11 uses a balanced power mode for optimized performance and reduced power consumption. This can be changed to suit individual needs, ensuring the best battery life, performance, or balance. Users can select different power modes for AC and battery (DC) power, with the device automatically choosing the mode when switching power sources. The process is explained step-by-step, starting from accessing the System Settings pane.

The post instructs users how to enable or disable device encryption on Windows 11 for enhanced data protection. Device encryption converts stored data into an unintelligible code, accessible only via password or recovery key. Windows 11's System Settings panel provides options for encryption controls. Encryption is on by default on compatible systems, or users can opt for BitLocker encryption on unsupported devices.

The post describes how to restore files and folders from File History in case the originals are lost or damaged. Although apps and system settings aren't backed up, File History focuses on preserving important personal documents. Detailed instructions on retrieving a previous version of a file or folder, comparing files, and selecting restoration options are provided.

This post provides instructions for Windows 11 users on identifying their computer name. Users can name their computer any character excluding certain special ones. Although there are several methods to find the computer name, two methods are detailed here. They include using the system settings and about screen, or using the command prompt terminal.

This post instructs students, and new users how to install and configure SSH for a passwordless key login on Ubuntu Linux. It explains key-based authentication as a secure method for managing SSH servers. Users learn how to create an SSH key pair, copy the public key onto a remote server, and configure SSH for passwordless login, enhancing security and convenience.

This tutorial guides students and new users on installing VMware Workstation Pro, a paid virtualization solution, on Ubuntu Linux. Using VMware, anyone can run multiple virtual machines simultaneously on a single host computer. The guide includes steps on installing necessary packages, downloading and installing VMware Workstation Pro, and activating a 30-day trial, after which a license purchase is required. The write-up suggests VirtualBox as a free alternative for virtualization.