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  1. We go hands-on with the latest version of Ubuntu and see how it runs. View the full article

  2. The post How to Find a Process Name Using PID Number in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .In this article, we will look at how to find a process name by its process identification number (PID). Before The post How to Find a Process Name Using PID Number in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

  3. The post How to Fix “rm: cannot remove ‘file’: Device or Resource Busy” in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .If you’ve ever tried to delete a file or directory in Linux using the rm command and saw the error: The post How to Fix “rm: cannot remove ‘file’: Device or Resource Busy” in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

  4. The post 4 Ways to Check Plugged USB Device Name in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .As a newbie, one of the many things you should master in Linux is identifying the devices attached to your The post 4 Ways to Check Plugged USB Device Name in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

  5. The post fuser – Find and Kill Processes by File, Directory, or Port first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .One of the most important tasks in Linux systems administration is process management, which involves several operations such as monitoring, The post fuser – Find and Kill Processes by File, Directory, or Port first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

  6. The post How to Detect Bad Sectors or Bad Blocks on Linux Hard Drives first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Let’s start by defining a bad sector/bad block, it is a section on a disk drive or flash memory that The post How to Detect Bad Sectors or Bad Blocks on Linux Hard Drives first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  7. The post How to Delete All Files in a Folder Except Certain Extensions first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Sometimes, you may find yourself in a situation where you need to delete all files in a directory or simply The post How to Delete All Files in a Folder Except Certain Extensions first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  8. Revive that old laptop with a choice of Linux operating systems. View the full article

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  9. The post How to Verify Debian and Ubuntu Packages Using MD5 Checksums first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Have you ever wondered why a given binary or package installed on your system does not work according to your The post How to Verify Debian and Ubuntu Packages Using MD5 Checksums first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  10. The chmod command on Linux is used to manage permissions for files and directories. Let's break down how it works, with simple explanations and examples. It's easier to understand through practice. So we'll jump into a Linux terminal, and see the commands we need to use. Screenshots will be provided to show you the effects of each command. This guide will focus on how to use the chmod command. But, if you need it, we also have a guide about the theory of how file and directory permissions work on Linux... View the full article

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  11. Let's make file and directory permissions on Linux easy to understand. How will we do that? By simply looking at: Why do we need a permission? What does it do? And looking at a real example, where we run a command, experiment with that permission, and see its actual effects (screenshots included). In this guide we'll focus more on how permissions work (the theory behind them). But if you're interested mainly in how to change permissions, rather than the theory, we also have a guide that will teach you how to use the chmod command on Linux... View the full article

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  12. The post termbin: A Secure Way to Share Terminal Output Online first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .In the world of troubleshooting and collaborative debugging, sharing command-line output and error logs is an essential task. Whether you’re The post termbin: A Secure Way to Share Terminal Output Online first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  13. The post ONLYOFFICE + LocalAI: AI Document Editing Setup on Ubuntu first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .If you want to edit your documents, spreadsheets, and presentations using an AI model locally deployed on your Ubuntu machine, The post ONLYOFFICE + LocalAI: AI Document Editing Setup on Ubuntu first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  14. The post How to Fix Ubuntu Freezes, Crashes or System Hangs first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .When your Ubuntu system suddenly freezes, it can be very frustrating, especially if you’re working on something important project. Although The post How to Fix Ubuntu Freezes, Crashes or System Hangs first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  15. The post How to Force cp Command to Overwrite Without Confirmation in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .The cp command (short for copy) is one of the most commonly used commands in Linux and other UNIX-like operating The post How to Force cp Command to Overwrite Without Confirmation in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  16. The post How to Free Up Space in Linux When Root (/) Partition Is Full first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .One of the most common problems Linux users face, especially on systems with limited disk space, is the root partition The post How to Free Up Space in Linux When Root (/) Partition Is Full first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  17. The post How to Speed Up SSH Access with Shortcuts and Auto-Complete first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .If you use Linux or manage remote servers (like cloud servers on AWS, DigitalOcean, or even local machines on your The post How to Speed Up SSH Access with Shortcuts and Auto-Complete first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  18. The post 5 Best Tools to Compare Text Files in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .In the world of Linux system administration and development, comparing files is an essential task when you are updating configuration The post 5 Best Tools to Compare Text Files in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  19. The post 10 Python Built-in Functions That Will Simplify Your Code first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .As developers, we often stick to our favorite built-in Python functions and sometimes even write custom solutions for problems that The post 10 Python Built-in Functions That Will Simplify Your Code first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  20. The post 10 Lesser Known Linux Commands That Are Super Useful first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .As Linux users, we often rely on our go-to commands ls, grep, awk, sed, and find – to get things The post 10 Lesser Known Linux Commands That Are Super Useful first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  21. The post Fixing PPA Error: Repository Does Not Have a Release File on Ubuntu first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .When managing software packages on Debian/Ubuntu-based systems, it’s common to add external repositories or Personal Package Archives (PPAs) to install The post Fixing PPA Error: Repository Does Not Have a Release File on Ubuntu first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  22. The post Top 6 Telegram Bots to Boost Your Productivity in 2025 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Telegram has eventually become something more than a mere messaging app since its official release in 2013. Back then, nobody The post Top 6 Telegram Bots to Boost Your Productivity in 2025 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  23. The post Install Subsonic to Create Your Personal Media Server on Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .If you’re looking for a powerful and easy-to-use media streaming solution, Subsonic is an excellent choice to access your music The post Install Subsonic to Create Your Personal Media Server on Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  24. The post How to Set Up Auto-Restart for Failed Services on OpenRC first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .OpenRC is a fast and lightweight init system used by many Linux distributions like Alpine, Gentoo, and Artix. It helps The post How to Set Up Auto-Restart for Failed Services on OpenRC first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  25. Wow! After years of hard work and countless commits, we have finally reached a huge milestone: GIMP 3.0 is officially released! I am excited as I write this and can't wait to share some incredible new features and improvements in this release. GIMP 2.10 was released in 2018, and the first development version of GIMP 3.0 came out in 2020. GIMP 3.0 released on 16/March/2025. Let us explore how to download and install GIMP 3.0, as well as the new features in this version. Love this? sudo share_on: Twitter - Facebook - LinkedIn - Whatsapp - Reddit The post Download of the day: GIMP 3.0 is FINALLY Here! appeared first on nixCraft. View the full article

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  26. The post Redo Rescue: A Free and Easy Backup & Recovery Solution first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Redo Rescue (formerly Redo Backup and Recovery) is a powerful and user-friendly backup and disaster recovery solution that provides a The post Redo Rescue: A Free and Easy Backup & Recovery Solution first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  27. In a move that has sparked significant discussion within the Ubuntu Linux fan-base and community, Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, has announced its intention to explore the potential replacement of GNU Core Utilities with the Rust-based "uutils" project. They plan to introduce new changes in Ubuntu Linux 25.10, eventually changing it to Ubuntu version 26.04 LTS release in 2026 as Ubuntu is testing Rust 'uutils' to overhaul its core utilities potentially. Let us find out the pros and cons and what this means for you as an Ubuntu Linux user, IT pro, or developer. Love this? sudo share_on: Twitter - Facebook - LinkedIn - Whatsapp - Reddit The post Ubuntu to Explore R…

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  28. The post How to Automatically Restart a Failed Service in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .In a Linux system, services (also called daemons) play a critical role in handling various tasks such as web hosting, The post How to Automatically Restart a Failed Service in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  29. The post How to Run Windows Software & Games on Linux with CrossOver 25 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Running Windows software and games on Linux has become increasingly accessible, thanks to tools like CrossOver 25, which is developed The post How to Run Windows Software & Games on Linux with CrossOver 25 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  30. The post MangoHud – Monitor FPS, CPU & GPU Load in Linux Games first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .MangoHud is a powerful and lightweight tool designed for gamers, developers, and anyone who wants to monitor their system’s performance The post MangoHud – Monitor FPS, CPU & GPU Load in Linux Games first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  31. On Linux, a user account can be part of one, or more groups. And group membership can give that user certain extra abilities, like: The ability to read certain files, or directories. The ability to run sudo commands. The ability to run docker commands (without needing to run Docker as the root user). View the full article

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  32. The post Memos – Open Source, Self-hosted, Your Notes, Your Way first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .In today’s digital world, taking notes is essential for organizing ideas, keeping track of tasks, and improving productivity. Many people The post Memos – Open Source, Self-hosted, Your Notes, Your Way first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  33. The post How to Install Portainer CE with Docker on Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Managing Docker containers using the command line can be challenging, especially for beginners, which is why Portainer CE (Community Edition) The post How to Install Portainer CE with Docker on Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  34. The post Running Whisper AI for Real-Time Speech-to-Text on Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Whisper AI is an advanced automatic speech recognition (ASR) model developed by OpenAI that can transcribe audio into text with The post Running Whisper AI for Real-Time Speech-to-Text on Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  35. The post How to Add, Edit, or Remove Metadata in Media Files first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .FFmpeg is a powerful command-line tool used for handling multimedia files, including editing metadata, which contains essential information such as The post How to Add, Edit, or Remove Metadata in Media Files first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  36. The post Linux Problem-Solving Scenarios: Real-World Challenges & Solutions first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Linux is a powerful and reliable operating system, but even seasoned users encounter unexpected problems. Whether it’s a deleted file, The post Linux Problem-Solving Scenarios: Real-World Challenges & Solutions first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  37. The post How to Set Up FreeDOS on Linux Using Qemu first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .FreeDOS is a free and open-source DOS-compatible operating system that allows you to run legacy DOS software and games on The post How to Set Up FreeDOS on Linux Using Qemu first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  38. The post How to Reduce RAM & CPU Usage on Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Linux is a powerful and efficient operating system, but high RAM and CPU usage can degrade performance, slow down applications, The post How to Reduce RAM & CPU Usage on Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  39. The post 5 Modern VnStat PHP Replacements for Bandwidth Monitoring first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Network bandwidth monitoring is essential for system administrators to track data usage, analyze traffic patterns, and optimize network performance. VnStat The post 5 Modern VnStat PHP Replacements for Bandwidth Monitoring first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  40. The post How to Install Kernel 6.13 in Ubuntu, Debian and Mint first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Periodically new devices and technology coming out and it’s important to keep our Linux system kernel up-to-date if we want The post How to Install Kernel 6.13 in Ubuntu, Debian and Mint first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  41. The post Superfile: A Modern, Lightweight File Manager for Linux Terminal first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .If you are a Linux user who loves working in the terminal, you know how important it is to have The post Superfile: A Modern, Lightweight File Manager for Linux Terminal first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  42. The post How to Enter Single User Mode in AlmaLinux 8/9 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Single user mode, also known as rescue mode, is a minimal environment in Linux that allows system administrators to perform The post How to Enter Single User Mode in AlmaLinux 8/9 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  43. The post How to Run Android Apps on Ubuntu with Genymotion Android Emulator first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Genymotion is a powerful Android emulator used by developers and testers to simulate Android devices on their computers. It allows The post How to Run Android Apps on Ubuntu with Genymotion Android Emulator first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  44. The post btop: A Modern and Resourceful System Monitor first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .btop is a highly customizable, real-time system monitor tool that provides users with an intuitive and visually appealing interface to The post btop: A Modern and Resourceful System Monitor first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  45. The post 5 Best Cisco Certification Networking Courses for 2025 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Are you aspiring for a professional career in network engineering, cloud computing, or cybersecurity? Do you want to acquire the The post 5 Best Cisco Certification Networking Courses for 2025 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  46. The post How to Install KDE Plasma on Linux Mint 22 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Linux Mint is a widely used and beginner-friendly operating system known for its simplicity, stability, and ease of use. By The post How to Install KDE Plasma on Linux Mint 22 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  47. Linux is a free and open source technology, but you will need to choose a Linux distribution to actually use it as a working solution. Therefore in this blog post we will review the best Linux distributions you can choose in 2025 so you can select what you need based on the latest information... View the full article

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  48. The post How to Set Up ProtonVPN on Debian 12 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .If you’re a Linux enthusiast or a seasoned sysadmin, you already know the importance of online privacy and security. A The post How to Set Up ProtonVPN on Debian 12 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  49. The post How to Install TensorFlow on Ubuntu 24.04 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .TensorFlow is a powerful open-source library developed by Google for machine learning and deep learning tasks, which is widely used The post How to Install TensorFlow on Ubuntu 24.04 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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  50. The post How to Permanently Change Docker Directory Permissions on Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Docker is a powerful tool that allows you to run applications in isolated environments called containers. However, sometimes you may The post How to Permanently Change Docker Directory Permissions on Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.View the full article

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