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Fedora vs Ubuntu: Are You Considering a New Distro?
Fedora and Ubuntu are both outstanding Linux distributions, each taking a different path to the same goal. But what are their differences and similarities, and which is right for you? Source link
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Ubuntu Server Cheat Sheet
Ubuntu Server is a free, open-source platform that does more than you might think. With its ability to serve as an internal company server or to scale all the way up and out to meet enterprise-level needs, this operating system can do it all. This cheat sheet is an easy way to get up to speed on Ubuntu Server. We’ll…
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Here’s How I Made Ubuntu Look Like macOS
Key Takeaways Start by installing essential tools like GNOME Tweaks and GNOME Extensions. Download and apply macOS-inspired themes, icons, fonts, and wallpapers. Fine-tune all the tools and settings to nail that macOS aesthetic. Ubuntu’s default look is unique, with its left-side dock and workflow centered around virtual desktops. But if you’re coming from macOS or just prefer Apple’s aesthetics, then…
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How (And Why) to Change the Default Terminal on Ubuntu
Key Takeaways Try different terminal emulators on Linux to switch up your experience with new features and visuals. Use the Ubuntu package manager to find and install various terminal programs like urxvt, Eterm, and cool-retro-term. Change the default terminal on Ubuntu by using “sudo update-alternatives –config x-terminal-emulator” command. On Ubuntu, the terminal is one of the apps you’ll use the…
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Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS Is Now Available
Canonical has released version 24.04.1 LTS of Ubuntu Linux, across desktop platforms, servers, IoT devices, and other platforms. This update focuses on improving stability and bug fixes that came in the initial release of 24.04 LTS. The update is especially important Linux distributions that rely on Ubuntu LTS as a base. For example, KDE Neon is currently rebasing its software…
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How to Install Synology Assistant App on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Synology Assistant is an official Synology app that can be used to: Scan your LAN for Synology NAS devices Install the DSM software on your Synology NAS Access the DSM web interface of your Synology NAS Mount shared folders of your Synology NAS on your computer Turn on Synology NAS remotely via Wake-on-LAN (WOL) In this article, I will show…
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How to Enable and Use Nautilus Samba/CIFS/Windows File Sharing Feature on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Nautilus file manager can share directories/folders of your Ubuntu 24.04 LTS system that you can access from Windows, MacOS, and other Linux devices. You may not find the file-sharing option in the context menu of the Nautilus file manager in a new Ubuntu 24.04 LTS installation. That’s because the Nautilus file-sharing option is not enabled by default. In this…
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How to Install Free VMware Workstation Pro 17 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
VMware by Broadcom discontinued the VMware Workstation Player product line completely and released the VMware Workstation Pro 17 (and later versions) for free for personal use. In this article, I will show you how to install the free VMware Workstation Pro 17 desktop virtualization software on the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS operating system. Enabling Hardware Virtualization from…
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How to Install NVIDIA GPU Driver on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Desktop/Server
If you have an NVIDIA GPU installed on your computer/server, installing the NVIDIA GPU drivers will be the first thing to do after installing Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. On Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Desktop, you can install NVIDIA GPU drivers using the following methods: Software & Updates app APT package manager On Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Server, you can install NVIDIA GPU…
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How to Passthrough an NVIDIA GPU on a Proxmox VE Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Virtual Machine (VM)
If you passthrough an NVIDIA GPU to an Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Proxmox VE virtual machine (VM), you get many benefits, such as: Stream the display of the VM directly on the monitor connected to the NVIDIA GPU. Add a USB keyboard and a mouse to the VM and use the VM like a real desktop computer. Get near-native 3D performance…
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