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Manjaro Linux Beginner’s Guide

25 July 2020 by Korbin Brown

Manjaro is an up and coming Linux distribution that has recently overtaken some of the most popular and battle scarred distributions like Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint, and others (at least according to DistroWatch).

Once you’ve decided to download Manjaro and see what all the rage is about, we’ve got you covered in this beginner’s guide, which will provide you with an introduction to the operating system and show you the first things to do once you’ve booted into Manjaro. If you’re just looking to give Manjaro a test run, you can always install Manjaro in a virtual machine or create a dual boot system.

In this tutorial you will learn:

Background information of Manjaro
How to install Manjaro
How to update Manjaro
How to install additional software on Manjaro
How to perform basic administration tasks on Manjaro
How to setup computer peripherals in Manjaro

apt vs apt-get – Advanced Package Tool

25 July 2020 by Korbin Brown

If you’ve ever used Debian Linux or one of the many Linux distributions that were derived from it, such as Ubuntu, you may have seen the apt and apt-get commands sprinkled throughout the distro’s documentation.

At surface level, these commands seem interchangeable, and a lot of documentation or online guides throw them around as if they are. However, there are some key differences between the two and we have some recommendations about which one you should be using. In this guide, we’ll explain the differences and give some examples for both commands. Read on to learn about the specific uses for each command and which one is better for you to use.

In this tutorial you will learn:

What distros use apt and apt-get?
What is the difference between apt and apt-get?
Command examples for apt and apt-get

Manjaro Linux vs Ubuntu

30 June 2020 by Korbin Brown

Manjaro and Ubuntu are both popular Linux distributions, each of which has their pros and cons, differences, and similarities to the other.

In this guide, we’ll be comparing the two distrubutions across a few key areas and giving a brief review of both distros. Read on to learn more about Manjaro, Ubuntu, and how they compare.

In this tutorial you will learn:

Manjaro and Ubuntu background information
Manjaro and Ubuntu package managers
Convenience and customization of Manjaro and Ubuntu

Introduction to Javascript loops

30 June 2020 by Egidio Docile

Nowadays Javascript can be easily defined as the world most used programming language: it is used on a variety of platforms, it is integrated in web browsers and thanks to the Node.js runtime it can also be used server-side. In this tutorial we will see the loops we can be used in modern Javascript.

In this tutorial you will learn:

What is the syntax and how the while loop works in Javascript
The syntax of the do/while loop and how it works in Javascript
The syntax of the for loop and how it works in Javascript
The syntax of the for/of loop and how it works in Javascript
The syntax of the for/in loop and how it works in Javascript

Manjaro Linux vs Arch Linux

18 June 2020 by Justin Chapin

Arch Linux and Manjaro are two popular linux distributions, or distros, that have been getting more attention and gaining more users over the years. Although the two distros have a lot in common (in fact, Manjaro is an Arch Linux derivative), there are still many differences. These differences stem from each project’s philosophical approach, goals, and target audience. This results in pros and cons to using each. This article will help you learn about the similarities and differences between the two, and help you decide which one to use if you are not sure.

How to Watch Disney Plus on Linux With Firefox

6 June 2020 by Nick Congleton

Disney Plus is super popular, and it’s not wonder. The service is loaded with Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars streaming content, including original series. There’s one problem for Linux users, though. The operating system isn’t officially supported. That’s alright, though, it’s still popular to stream your favorite shows and movies.

In this tutorial you will learn:

How to Enable DRM Playback on Firefox
How to Spoof Google Chrome on Windows 10
How to Watch Disney Plus on Firefox

How to Convert Video Formats on Linux

6 June 2020 by Nick Congleton

There are a few ways to convert video files on Linux. If you’re a fan of command line tools, check out our FFMPEG video conversion guide. This guide is going to focus on HandBrake, a powerful graphical video conversion tool to covert video from and to many formats such as MP4, AVI, WebM and many more.

In this tutorial you will learn:

How to Install HandBrake
How to Use Video Conversion Profiles
How to Convert a Video

Live CD/DVD Linux Download

5 June 2020 by Korbin Brown

In this article, we’ll cover and compare some of the most popular Linux distributions to use for a live CD/DVD. Furthermore, you’ll be given the information you need to make a decision about which one to use, as well as the links to the official Linux downloads pages for each Linux distribution.

Many Linux distributions offer an environment that you can boot your computer into without having to install anything to a hard drive. For some Linux distros, this is actually their main purpose. This is called a “live file system” and it allows you to boot into Linux like normal from a CD, DVD, or USB drive.

With a live file system, changes you make normally aren’t saved after a reboot. When you boot to a live CD/DVD/USB, system files and everything else are stored temporarily in RAM, and RAM is always cleared when a system shuts down or reboots.

Downloading Ubuntu with a torrent client

Ubuntu Torrent Download

5 June 2020 by Korbin Brown

Downloading Ubuntu ISO images with a torrent client is one of the most efficient ways to obtain the installation media. Torrenting allows you download the file from multiple sources simultaneously, which means you’ll wind up with a very speedy download because the entirety of your network’s download bandwidth can remain saturated. It’s a very reliable method for downloading large files.

It also takes some strain off of official Ubuntu mirrors, so you’re actually helping them out a little by getting an ISO image from the torrent swarm. If you want to continue helping after the download completes, you can choose to leave the Ubuntu torrent in your torrent client and let it “seed” (torrenting jargon for upload) to other prospective downloaders.

Ubuntu Server Download

4 June 2020 by Korbin Brown

Ubuntu is one of the most well known Linux distributions available. You’ve probably seen Canonical’s ubiquitous logo and the familiar look of Ubuntu Desktop running GNOME. What you may not have realized is that Ubuntu also has a very popular server edition of their operating system.

Many distributions choose to concentrate on a single computing environment – either desktop PCs or servers. But Ubuntu’s massive popularity and strong footing in the Linux community have allowed it to produce a very viable server edition and still maintain their desktop release.

Introduction to MySQL/MariaDB database SQL views

3 June 2020 by Egidio Docile

A database view is nothing but a virtual table, which does not contains data itself, but references data contained in other tables. Views are basically the result of stored queries which can vary on complexity and can be used, for example, to hide data from users, allowing access only on selected columns of a table, or simply to provide a different point of view on the existing data. In this tutorial we will see how to create, update, alter and drop a view on a MySQL, MariaDB database.

In this tutorial you will learn:

What is a view
How to create a view
How to update a view
How to alter a view
How to drop a view

How to run GitBook Editor on Linux

3 June 2020 by Admin

Did you ever wanted to write and publish book? With GitBook you can create ebook using markdown syntax and with few clicks publish it in multiple formats such as PDF, EPUB, HTML or MOBI. GitBook also allows to split the workload among multiple contributors by using git distributed revision control. In this article we show how to run GitBook on Fedora and Ubuntu Linux.