Netflix on Kodi

How to Install Netflix in Kodi on Ubuntu and Debian

With the arrival of Kodi 18 Leia also came the ability to access DRM restricted content from servies like Netflix. As of now, the Netflix add-on isn’t in the official Kodi repositories, but it’s easy enough to install and set up on Debian and Ubuntu, and that includes installations on the Raspberry Pi.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to Install Kodi 18
  • How to Install the Netflix Dependencies
  • How to Enable The Netflix Repository
  • How to Install the Netflix Add-on

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Nextcloud Client on Debian 10

How to Install Nextcloud Client on Debian 10 Buster

If you already have a Nextcloud server in place, you’re going to need to set up your client devices to connect to it. Setting up the Nextcloud client on Debian is very simple, and so is setting up your folders to sync.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to Install the Nextcloud Client
  • How to Connect to the Server
  • How to Set up a Folder to Sync

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PHPinfo on LEMP on Debian 10

How to Set Up a LEMP Server on Debian 10 Buster

LEMP is an excellent alternative to traditional LAMP servers. Nginx is lighter weight and faster than Apache in some situations. It can also be configured to do other useful things, like serve as a reverse proxy. Just like with LAMP, Debian is an excellent platform for LEMP servers. Everything you need is available in the Debian repositories, so it’s simple to get started.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to Set Up MariaDB
  • How to Install PHP
  • How to Install Nginx
  • How to Configure Nginx
  • How to Test Your Server

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WPA Supplicant Configuration on Debian 10

How to Connect To WiFi From the CLI on Debian 10 Buster

Not all Debian systems have a GUI, and even though using WiFi on a server isn’t common, there are plenty of instances where you’re using WiFi with a headless setup, like on a Raspberry Pi. It’s not difficult to connect using only the tools provided out of the box in Debian.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to Scan for a Network
  • How to Generate a WPA_Supplicant Config
  • How to Set up a WPA_Supplicant Config File
  • How to Connect to Your WiFi

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Nextcloud on Debian 10

How To Install Nextcloud on Debian 10 Buster Linux

Whether you’re setting up Nextcloud on a home server or making it accessible online through a VPS, Debian makes an excellent platform. You can even host it on a Raspberry Pi. This guide will get you started with a basic setup.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to Install the Required Packages
  • How to Set Up Your Database
  • How to Download Nextcloud
  • How to Install Nextcloud

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UFW on Debian 10

How to Use UFW on Debian 10 Buster Linux

UFW is very simple to use and configure. It’s available right in the Debian repositories, and it integrates well into a Debian system. The simplified controls and ability to easily start and stop your firewall make in an excellent option for desktops and small servers.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to Install UFW
  • How to Set the Defaults on UFW
  • How to Allow Ports
  • How to Allow Interfaces
  • How to Allow Protocol
  • How to Allow IP Addresses
  • How to Enable UFW

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RVM Ruby on Debian 10

How to Set Up RVM on Debian 10 Buster

If you plan on doing any sort of Ruby development, RVM is a must. Even though Debian does have its own Ruby packages, they’re bound to Debian’s release schedules, making them an inflexible option for your projects. RVM is simple to get set up, and it allows a much greater decree of flexibility, no matter what sort of projects you’re working on.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to Install cURL
  • How to Import the RVM GPG Key
  • How to Run The RVM Install
  • How to Install Ruby

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Python Virtual Environment on Debian 10

How to Set Up a Python Virtual Environment on Debian 10 Buster

There are two very simple ways to create a Python virtual environment on Debian 10. They’re very similar and offer nearly the same benefits. As an added bonus, you won’t need to install anything outside of the default Debian repositories to use them.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to Install the Dependencies
  • How to Use Python 3’s Venv
  • How to Use Virtualenv

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PHPinfo on LAMP on Debian 10

How to Set Up a LAMP Server on Debian 10 Buster

Debian is one of the best Linux server distributions, and LAMP is one of the most common ways to host a website. Together, they make a perfect match. It’s very simple to get LAMP up and running on Debian 10 using packages right out of the default repositories.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to Set Up MariaDB
  • How to Install PHP
  • How to Install Apache
  • How to Test Your Server

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Samba on Debian 10

How to Set Up a Samba Server on Debian 10 Buster

Samba allows you to share your files over a local network to computers running any operating system. Samba also makes it simple to control access to these shares using a single configuration file. On Debian, that configuration is mostly set up for you, making configuring a Samba server on Debian a smooth experience.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to Install Samba
  • How to Change Samba’s Global Settings
  • How to Configure a New Share
  • How to Set Up A Samba User
  • How to Connect to a Share

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Static IP on Debian 10

How to Set A Static IP Address on Debian 10 Buster

There are two basic ways to set up a static IP address on Debian 10. The simplest for desktops is through NetworkManager’s graphical interface. For servers or systems without NetworkManager, you can use a configuration file too.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to Configure a Static IP with NetworkManager
  • How to Configure a Static IP From the CLI

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ADB Options on Debian 10

How to Install Android Debug Tools on Debian 10 Buster

The Android development tools, ADB(Android Debug Tool) and Fastboot, allow you unprecedented access to your Android device. These tools are essential for developers, and they make it possible to root and flash custom ROMs. Since Google uses Debian, installing them is very simple.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to Install the Android Tools
  • How to Enable USB Debugging on Android
  • How to Connect Your Phone to Debian

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