How to Upgrade the Kernel on CentOS 8.0

CentOS Kernel Upgrade

The kernel is the most important central core of an operating system. Most Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Debian or CentOS 8 install a stable kernel version, but not the latest ones. And the kernel is not updated to a new major release unless you update the entire operating system. The Linux distributions maintain security … Read more

How to install VirtualBox on CentOS 8

CentOS VirtualBox

VirtualBox is a free, cross-platform and open-source software used for virtualization. It allows users to run multiple virtual machines of different flavors simultaneously on a single PC. It is mainly used at the desktop level and supports various guest operating systems that include Linux and Windows. Virtualbox comes in handy for example when you are … Read more

How to install Python 2 and Python 3 on CentOS 8

Install Python on CentOS 8

Python is one of the most popular programming languages today. It has a simple syntax that is easy for beginners to understand. Python is a good choice for developing simple as well as complex applications. By default, Python is not installed on CentOS 8, but this tutorial guides you through the installation process. The two … Read more

How to Install JDownloader on a Ubuntu System

Install JDownloader on Linux

What is JDownloader? JDownloader is a Java-oriented download management application designed for easy and fast downloading. It is a free and mostly open-source  (GPLv3 licensed with some closed-source parts) downloading tool with a huge community of developers working on making downloading a faster and reliable experience. You can control this tool easily by starting, stopping, … Read more

How to Work with Nano Editor on Linux

File editing with nano on Linux

What is Nano editor The Nano editor is a simple, display-oriented and free text editor that comes by default with all Linux operating systems. It is a good alternative to the non-free Pico which comes by default with the Pine package. The programs such as Vi and emacs might be more powerful, but the smart … Read more

How to Install and Configure VNC Server on CentOS 7

VNC or Virtual Network Computing is a graphical desktop sharing tool that allows you to control a computer (server) remotely from another computer (client). A VNC server transmits all keyboard and mouse events from the client computer to the server computer. If you’re not yet comfortable with the CLI things like terminal etc, you can … Read more

How to Install ONLYOFFICE Document Server on CentOS 7

ONLYOFFICE Community Server is a multifunctional office suite with a web-based interface that can be installed on any Linux server. It’s an open source office and productivity suite, integrated with a CRM system, document server, project management tools and email aggregator. The ONLYOFFICE Document Server is an open source online office suite like ‘Office Online’ … Read more