How to change the hostname in Ubuntu

Post author:ziad nahdy
Post published:September 24, 2019

In this article you will learn how to modify the computer name ( hostname ) in ubuntu starting from 14.10 release. (more…)

How to upgrade to Ubuntu 19.04 Disco Dingo from 18.04/18.10

Post author:ziad nahdy
Post published:September 19, 2019

Ubuntu 19.04 disco dingo is a new release in the Ubuntu line-up. Ubuntu 18.04 is an LTS (long term support) release, so it gets support for the next 5 years after the release. Ubuntu 19.04 is not an LTS release and will (more…)

How to restore GRUB Bootloader in Ubuntu

Post author:amin nahdy
Post published:September 17, 2019

In this article I’ll show you how to restore your bootloader, your grub loader that allows you to switch between Windows and Ubuntu – now the bootloader or the grub loader can disappear for a number of reasons. If you (more…)

How to use multiple Skype accounts at the same time In Ubuntu

Post author:amin nahdy
Post published:September 17, 2019

To be able to use two separate Skype accounts at the same time, without having to switch accounts by logging off and on again, just follow the following short steps : (more…)

How to use AppImage in Ubuntu

Post author:amin nahdy
Post published:September 13, 2019

What is AppImage ?

AppImage is a file format used for binary application distribution. It is meant to be a simple format that is easy to comprehend, create, remove and manage. Indeed, AppImage based software packages are (more…)

How to install Linux on Windows With a VMware Virtual Machine

Post author:ziad nahdy
Post published:September 11, 2019

The best way to test the Linux based distribution without out-right installing it on your hard drive as dual boot system is to install it in a virtual machine, be it Virtual Box (by Oracle) or VMware Workstation (either Pro version or a Player, by (more…)

Dual boot Fedora with Windows 10

Post author:ziad nahdy
Post published:September 9, 2019

Sometimes, when you are not sure about leaving windows but want to try out Linux with full hardware capabilities unlike a virtual machine, you may need to dual boot your machine. In this guide, you will know (more…)

Ubuntu Installation on a VM : Ubuntu wants to format partitions, should you write the changes to disks?

Post author:ziad nahdy
Post published:September 7, 2019

If like me, you had accidentally deleted the main partition in your Ubuntu virtual machine and then tried to create a new one after you completely erased the old, you will most likely get the (more…)

How to install Ubuntu on Windows Subsystem for Linux

Post author:amin nahdy
Post published:September 7, 2019

Introduction

By using WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) we can run full-fledged Linux CLI (command line interface) without ever installing Linux in either Virtual Machine or a Dual-boot system. (more…)

How to set different wallpapers for each monitor in Ubuntu using HydraPaper

Post author:ziad nahdy
Post published:September 5, 2019

HydraPaper is a new open-source, free utility which allows users in Ubuntu to set two different backgrounds to the GNOME Desktop on monitors connected to your Ubuntu machine. (more…)