If you’ve recently upgraded to Ubuntu 16.04 or newer with MySQL 5.7+, you might have encountered an unexpected authentication error when trying to access phpMyAdmin with your root credentials. (more…)
When working with virtual machines, you’ll likely encounter the frustrating error message: “This system is currently not set up to build kernel modules” when attempting to install VirtualBox Guest Additions on Ubuntu 18.04. (more…)
As Linux admins, we’re constantly dealing with storage. Whether it’s for databases, file servers, virtual machines, or just plain user data, we need storage that’s reliable, performant, and flexible. (more…)
Have you ever been coding along in Python only to be stopped in your tracks by the frustrating ImportError: No module named 'gdbm' message? You’re not alone. (more…)
You’re staring at your terminal in disbelief. The file is right there—you can see it in your directory listing, you can even open it—but when you try to delete it, Linux stubbornly responds with the frustrating message: “No such file or directory.” (more…)
If you’re using Wine to run Windows applications on Ubuntu and encounter the error message “missing ntlm_auth >= 3.0.25” or “Could not find ntlm_auth program,” don’t worry—this is a common issue with a straightforward solution. (more…)
Hey Linux admins! Ever wondered how your system magically recognizes that new USB drive you plugged in, or how your sound card just works? (more…)
OpenSSH is a free and open-source implementation of the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol. It provides a suite of tools for secure remote access and file transfer between computers over a network. (more…)
As a Linux user, particularly on Ubuntu (though this is relevant for most major distributions), you might have experienced your system becoming slower over time. (more…)
When Ubuntu 24.04 users encounter network problems, they often face two main issues: one with the wired (Ethernet) connection and another with DNS resolution. (more…)
