In this article, we’ll learn to install RPM packages on the Ubuntu system. RPM (Red hat Package Manager) is a software packaging format that runs on RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Limited) and operating systems based on RHEL, such as OpenSUSE, Fedora, CentOS etc. Ubuntu uses APT Package Manager and .deb as the package installation format. […]
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In this article, we’re going to learn about an exciting new file manager called Ranger. For many of us, who switch to Linux from Windows, using the terminal might feel daunting at first. But the more you use it, the more you realize that not only it’s not as intimidating as you initially thought, but
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In this article, we’ll learn how to change DNS server on Linux! DNS or Domain Name Server is a standard protocol that helps Internet users discover websites using human-readable addresses. For example, if you type google.com in your web browser, it’s the DNS server that figures out that the site you are requesting is actually
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Want to apply the Dark Theme in LibreOffice? Then this guide is for you. LibreOffice is a free and powerful office suite that provides a very viable alternative for Microsoft Office on Linux. With over 200 million active users worldwide across Windows, Linux and macOS, there are bound to be some users that do not
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In this article, we’ll learn how to remove applications using Yum. YUM is an open-source command-line package manager used by distros using RPM Package. It stands for Yellow Dog Updater Modified. It is available on Red Hat Enterprise Limited (RHEL), CentOS, Fedora, OpenSUSE, etc. which uses the RPM package manager. It is used for installing, updating,
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In this article, we will be comparing Ubuntu vs Opensuse and will see which one is best suited for you. Deciding which is the best Linux distro completely depends on the user’s needs. Ubuntu vs Opensuse Ubuntu is a free and open-source operating system suitable for both beginners and advanced users. It was released in
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Let’s talk about what PPA in Ubuntu means. Linux, being open-source software, has a huge community around it contributing to the ecosystem. Some of these users wish to distribute their own software and packages but not all of them are accepted in the default Ubuntu repositories. This is where third-party repositories or PPA’s come into
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The directory(folder) structure in Linux-based operating systems follows the Linux Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) defined and maintained by the Linux Foundation. Having a well-defined standard makes it easier for the users and software developers to know the location of installed binaries, system files, system information, etc. This way Linux applications don’t have to be tailored
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Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers used around the world. However privacy-oriented folks know that Google doesn’t have the best track record regarding data security. It’s well known that the browser tracks and sells user data. Even the open-source version of Google Chrome i.e. Chromium has Google web services running in
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As a gamer, you probably go about your day thinking that a VPN isn’t something you need. If you enjoy gaming and believe that you should be having the highest quality experience, then maybe you should think again. A VPN essentially will help hide your location and protect your information as it moves around the
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