The Linux Compendium
The computer name or the hostname of a system is used to identify your computer or server on a network. This can be a local network (LAN) or the internet. You are asked to set a computer name or hostname when you install your OS and it must be unique to avoid conflicts. Later when … Read more
Sometimes you need to find out which devices are connected to your network. There can be several reasons for this. Maybe your Internet is running slower than usual, you notice suspicious activity that suggests someone is stealing your Wi-Fi, or you’re troubleshooting a problem. Whatever the reason, it’s a good idea to check who else … Read more
Java is a very popular programming language that is used in desktop software development, mobile applications, business applications, and so on. It requires the installation of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and Java Development Kit (JDK) in order to develop and run Java applications. After installation of JRE and JDK, you also need to set … Read more
It is easy to download a file with a download manager. Through a graphical user interface, users can download many files. But if we talk about the command-line interface or the terminal, most users find it difficult to use this environment. An inexperienced user cannot even download files through a Linux terminal without the assistance … Read more
The Linux operating system can run without rebooting not only for weeks but for years. But sometimes, there is a good reason to reboot your Linux system after a week or two, depending on the situation. Most of the time, there are two main reasons for the reboot. First, the reboot becomes necessary when you … Read more
Before explaining how to execute .bin and .run files on your Debian, let us first define what exactly these file extensions are: Bin File: A Binary or BIN file in Debian refers to installation packages, mostly self-extracting executables for installing software on your system. Although most software can be installed through the Debian Software Manager, … Read more
The Apache webserver is one of the most popular open-source web servers developed and maintained by the Apache Software Foundation. Apache is by far the most widely used web server application in Linux operating systems, but it can be used on almost all operating system platforms such as Windows, MAC OS, OS/2, and so on. … Read more
If you use your Ubuntu system at different times of the day, you may also need to change the brightness of your screen over and over again to make it easier on your eyes. Although there are ways to do this through the user interface, I mainly work at the command line and looked for … Read more
This tutorial will guide you on how to install and configure Nextcloud file sharing web service from sources in Debian 9, codename Stretch. Nextcloud, a fork of Owncloud, is an Open Source client-server application used for file sharing. Similar to other cloud services, such as Gdrive, Nextcloud functionality can be extended easily through a suite … Read more
Linux users who need to use the terminal regularly want it to be more than just a black rectangle where you type commands. They want the area to be as comfortable and customized as possible so that it doesn’t strain their eyes or nerves. If you’re worried that the default font size will hurt your … Read more