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How to Install VMware Tools on Ubuntu

April 1, 2024

This article provides three methods of installing VMware Tools on your Ubuntu guest system. VMware Tools vastly improves your experience when using a virtual operating system.

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How to Check Memory Usage in Linux via CLI and GUI

March 28, 2024

Learn the most commonly used commands to check memory usage in Linux. The guide also provides detailed explanations on how to interpret the results.

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How to Install RPM Packages on Ubuntu


RPM is a package format used by Red Hat based derivatives like CentOS, RHEL or Fedora. In this tutorial, learn how to install .rpm packages on Ubuntu.

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How to Install & Set up the MEAN Stack on Ubuntu (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, Node.js)


The MEAN stack is an open-source JavaScript (JS) framework used for developing robust web applications. It is a set of software tools that include everything needed for building dynamic websites and web applications. Learn how to install the stack on Ubuntu in this guide.

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How to Install Kali Linux on VirtualBox


With over 600 preinstalled penetration-testing programs, Kali Linux earned a reputation as one of the best-operating systems used for security testing. Installing Kali as a VM on a type 2 hypervisor such as VirtualBox provides the isolation and rollback capabilities necessary for advanced security testing. This article shows you how to install Kali Linux on Virtual Box.

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How to Start, Stop, and Restart Services in Linux

March 27, 2024

In most modern Linux operating systems, managing a service is quite simple when it comes to basic commands. Linux provides fine-grained control over system services through systemd, using its systemctl command. Learn how to turn service on and off, restart, reload, or even enable or disable it at boot.

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How to Unzip a File in Ubuntu

March 25, 2024

Zip files are ubiquitously used on all operating systems, including Linux. This simple guide explains how to unzip files from the command line, as well as how to unzip multiple files or exclude specific files when unzipping.

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How to Install and Use Nano Text Editor {+ Nano Commands}


Nano is a simple, modeless, WYSIWYG command-line text editor included in most Linux installations. With a simple easy to use interface, it is a great choice for Linux beginners. In this tutorial, learn how to install and use the Nano text editor.

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How to Fix 'add-apt-repository command not found' on Ubuntu & Debian

March 21, 2024

This guide shows you how to fix the 'add-apt-repository command not found' error in Ubuntu. This specific Ubuntu error appears when trying to add a new software repository and indicates that the command is not installed on your system.

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How to Install VMware Workstation on Ubuntu


This easy tutorial shows you how to install VMware Workstation Pro on Ubuntu. With the help of a hypervisor, one server can share its resources to create many virtual ones.

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