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Fun Linux Commands

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There are many fun and interesting commands you can use on Linux, some of which are listed below: cowsay - This command allows you to displa...

Bash Script to Generate md5 Hashes

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Here is a basic bash script that will generate md5 hashes for all files in the current directory: #!/bin/bash for file in * do   md5sum ...

Common Ubuntu Commands

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Here is a list of some common Ubuntu commands:ls: Lists the contents of a directory: cd : Changes the current directory pwd : Prints the nam...

Enable Edit Access to All Files on Linux

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This command will recursively change the permissions of all files and directories on the computer to allow read, write, and execute access f...

My favorite Linux distro

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When it comes to usability, compatibility, and learnability, Pop!_OS  is the best Linux distribution for my needs. My machines of choice are...

How to Install Broadcom WiFi Drivers for Macs on Linux

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Some MacBooks and iMacs running Linux operating systems won't have functioning WiFi without the appropriate Broadcom drivers installed. ...

How to Tear Down Paywalls

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There is important news right now. Actually, there always is. Sometimes, paywalls get in the way between you and the news.  Here's a way...

How to fix Teams Notifications on Mac

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Microsoft Teams changed the way it notifies users of new/unread messages. Unfortunately, this caused users to stop receiving unread/new mess...

Ubuntu 21.04 and Kubuntu 21.04 won't boot on Mac computers

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If your computer won't boot to Ubuntu and/or Kubuntu 21.04, you're not alone. You may experience issues such as a blank unresponsive...

Why is iOS 14.5 controversial?

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Apple's latest iOS 14.5 release implements a new feature called App Tracking Transparency (ATT) which prompts users to either deny or ...

How to unblock an invalidated sender.

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A user from your organization may receive an email from Microsoft Outlook with the following message: Delivery has failed to these recipien...

How to install Kubuntu

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Here's a no-nonsense guide to installing  Kubuntu , my favorite Linux distribution.  If you have an older computer collecting dust somew...

How to manually update Linux (Debian-based OSes)

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To manually update and upgrade Debian-based Linux packages, run the following command and type in your password in Terminal: sudo apt-get up...

How to fix OneDrive Sync Issues

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Microsoft's OneDrive is the worst cloud storage system I have ever used. Contributing to that experience is its sync issues.  If your On...

How to set up a remote desktop connection via Chrome Remote Desktop

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You can establish a remote desktop connection with the help of Google's Chrome browser. This allows you to access your computer from vir...

How to free up storage space on your Windows PC

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Need to free up storage space on your Windows PC?  Install  TreeSize  ( free to download and run ). Run this program as an Administrator to ...

How to free up storage space on your Mac

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You can check your Mac's remaining storage space by clicking the top left corner's Apple icon ,  About This Mac , and the Storage t...

How to share your Mac's screen with your network

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If you would like to view or control your Mac remotely from any device within the same network, here's how: A. How to share the Mac'...

How to use "burner" debit cards for trial memberships

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Initiating trials for subscription-based services such as audio and video streaming, cloud gaming, and food deliveries usually requires inpu...

How to remotely control a Mac user's screen via Microsoft Teams or Zoom

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Sometimes meeting software such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom are solid options for providing remote IT support. However, this will not work p...

How to stop printing double-sided pages on macOS

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If you're using a Mac and can't find the settings to turn off double-sided (duplex) printing, you can change your default printing o...
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