How to free up buffers and cache on a Linux/Ubuntu system
In this short article, we will see how to empty buffers and cache on a Linux/Ubuntu system. (more…)
How to install and setup Docker on Linux/Ubuntu 18.04
Docker is an open source application similar to a virtual machine. It is used to simplify the process of automation of applications deployment with its runtime dependencies within Linux (more…)
How to check a package version before installation in Linux/Ubuntu
Sometimes on Linux Ubuntu/Debian, we want to know in advance what version would we obtain before actually installing a specific package. Using simple tools like aptitude and apt-get makes this very easy to (more…)
How to install Git on Ubuntu 18.04
Developers nowadays are using Git to help them control and manage their ever changing source code versions as well as to keep track of potential code changes. Git enables developers and (more…)
Processes in Linux – Guide for beginners
In this article, we will introduce you to processes in Linux and will discuss simple aspects of process handling and management using simple commands. (more…)
Computer use and Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or CTS is a commonly suffered, expensive and painful illness amongst grown-ups who are mainly employed. (more…)
How to compress JPEG or PNG images in Linux using the terminal
There are many GUI applications on Linux that help optimize and compress images while retaining the original quality. In this article we will use two command-line based utilities , jpegoptim and OptiPNG. Let’s get started. (more…)
The risks of sitting for too long in front of a computer
We tend to expel less energy while we are sitting down than if we were to move around or stand. Studies have found that numerous negative health effects is linked to sitting down for long periods of time. (more…)
How to run a command in Linux every x seconds
Oftentimes you need to run a command every X seconds on Linux. Granted you can use cron but unfortunately, it does not handle time granularities of less than a minute. (more…)
How to run applications at startup on Ubuntu 18.04?
Startup applications are the programs that are launched automatically when Ubuntu boots up. Sometimes you want to make an application start after you log in to the system, like for instance a chat app or fan controller (more…)
