The Linux Compendium
Samba is a powerful open-source tool that enables Windows-like sharing of files and printers on a network on Linux systems. It allows Linux and Windows computers to coexist and interact on the same network. It is installed on the Linux server where the files to be shared are located. These shared files can then be … Read more
TeamViewer is a popular software for remote access over the Internet to and from your system for Linux, macOS, and Windows. This application can connect to any personal computer or server, so you can use it as if you were sitting right in front of it. TeamViewer works as a remote control for your partner’s … Read more
As you become a regular and experienced Ubuntu user, you may notice that the speed of your Ubuntu system decreases over time. This may be due to a variety of applications you have installed from time to time, or because your configuration settings are not optimal for a faster Ubuntu experience. In this article, I’ll … Read more
When you want to install a new program on your computer, the very first thing you ask is the amount of memory this program needs to work perfectly. The reason for this is that before the actual installation, you need to make sure whether your computer system is capable of running the program or not. … Read more
Each server has a public IP address that is assigned to the server directly through a router. This public IP address can be used to determine the geolocation of the server, which includes information such as the continent, country, and even the estimated latitude and longitude of the server. There are many situations where you … Read more
There are so many music players that support audio streaming, but what if you’d rather listen to your favorite radio stations without leaving the comfort of the command line? There are actually quite a few command-line music players that let you listen to radio stations directly in the terminal. These are quite simple and handy … Read more
Viber is an instant messaging and video calling app that allows you to send instant messages, photos, audio, video files, make free calls, and share your location with other Viber users. It connects people no matter where they are. Viber was first released for smartphones, then later also developed for desktop users including Windows, Linux, … Read more
What is a Root user? Before starting with how to become a root user in order to perform sensitive Ubuntu operations, it is important to have some understanding of the significance of a root user in Linux. The latest versions of Ubuntu, by default, do not come with a root user with a specially encrypted … Read more
The DNS or the Domain Name Server can be characterized as the most essential part of your link to the internet. The DNS translates the domain names to and from the IP addresses so that we don’t need to remember or keep a list of all the IP addresses of the websites we ever want … Read more
This article is about accessing your Google Drive Account through your Ubuntu system. The process involves adding your online Google account to your Gnome Online Accounts list. This configuration then lets you mount your Google Drive account to your Nautilus File Manager. After mounting, you can access your online files, edit them, and add new … Read more