Skype on CentOS 8 Linux

How to install Skype on CentOS 8 Linux

Skype is a telecommunications application to provide video, chat and voice communication between computers, tablets, mobile devices over the Internet connection. In the following tutorial we will perform installation of Skype on CentOS 8 Linux Desktop

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to add third-party repository
  • How to install Skype
  • How to start Skype

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Check Linux Mint version from command line

Check Linux Mint Version

There are number of ways on how to check Linux Mint version. Since Linux Mint comes with number of available Desktops the graphical user interface may differ from user to user hence the procedure is also different. From this reason the easiest and perhaps even recommend solution is to simply open up a command line terminal and execute the following command cat /etc/issue.

To check a version of other Linux distributions visit our how to check Linux version guide.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to check Linux Mint version from graphical user interface
  • How to check Linux Mint version from the command line

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GNOME desktop graphical environment on RHEL 8 / CentOS 8

Install gnome on RHEL 8 / CentOS 8

RHEL 8 / CentOS 8 comes by default, as it has been for many years already with a GNOME desktop environment. From this reason, in a broader sense when we talk about GNOME desktop installation we normally talk about RHEL 8 / CentOS 8 workstation.

In this tutorial we will be installing GNOME desktop as part of the workstation package group.

In this Install gnome on Redhat 8 tutorial you will learn:

  • How to install Gnome Desktop on RHEL 8 / CentOS 8.
  • How to change runlevel to boot to graphical interface in RHEL 8 / CentOS 8.

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Dropbox on RHEL 8 / CentOS 8 Workstation.

How to install Dropbox on RHEL 8 / CentOS 8

Dropbox is a service offering file hosting for their users. Some of Dropbox’s features include: cloud storage, file synchronization, personal cloud and client software.The following step-by-step guide will provide you with the instructions on how to install and integrate Dropbox on RHEL 8 / CentOS 8using the flatpak command.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to enable Flathub repository.
  • How to install Dropbox on RHEL 8 using the flatpak command.
  • How to launch and integrate Dropbox.

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Retrieving Google Chrome browser version

How to check Google Chrome browser version

In this article we will discuss few possible ways on how to check your Google Chrome browser version. Expect from the last check Google Chrome browser solution, where the actual Linux command line terminal is used to determine the chrome version, the guide should provided you with operating system agnostic solution. That being said, at least one of the below steps should help you out regardless of your operating system or device ( mobile, table, PC ).

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to check Chrome browser version using help page
  • How to check Chrome browser version using external landing page
  • How to check Chrome browser version using chrome version page
  • How to check Chrome browser version from the command line

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TTY console resolution on Ubuntu 18.04 Server virtual machine

How to increase TTY console resolution on Ubuntu 18.04 Server

The default TTY console resolution on Ubuntu 18.04 Server is normally 800×600. This may be satisfactory in many cases. However, there are times that higher resolution is required. To increase TTY console resolution on the Ubuntu 18.04 server it is necessary to change the configuration of the relevant GRUB boot loader settings within the /etc/default/grub.

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install gnome weather - ubuntu 18.04

How to retrieve weather information on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver Desktop

Objective

Using the gnome-weather application, an Ubuntu user can retrieve weather information for any location specified. The gnome-weather application will be also incorporated into the default desktop calendar window.

Operating System and Software Versions

  • Operating System: Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver

Requirements

Privileged access to your Ubuntu System as root or via sudo command is required.

Difficulty

EASY

Conventions

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Start Menu will appear on your Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver Desktop

Top 10 Best Gnome desktop extensions for Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver Linux

What are Gnome Extensions

Gnome extensions are designed to extend the functionally of your Gnome desktop. Gnome extensions are also a great way to customize your desktop to add tools and functionally based on per user requirements. This article lists some of the best extensions available.

Follow our instructions How to install Gnome Shell Extensions on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver Linux to learn how to install Gnome extensions on your Ubuntu 18.04 Gnome desktop.

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Initiate Xubuntu desktop installation on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver

How to install Xubuntu desktop on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver Linux

Objective

This article will explain how to install Xubuntu desktop on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver. Use this guide if you wish to change your default GNOME desktop to Xubuntu environment. See also our article: The 8 Best Ubuntu Desktop Environments (18.04 Bionic Beaver Linux) for more desktop environment choices.

Alternatively, follow our guide on how to install GUI on Ubuntu server 18.04 Bionic Beaver.

Operating System and Software Versions

  • Operating System: – Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver Linux

Requirements

Privileged access to your Ubuntu System as root or via sudo command is required.

Difficulty

EASY

Conventions

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