The Nvidia CUDA toolkit is an extension of the GPU parallel computing platform and programming model. The Nvidia CUDA installation consists of inclusion of the official Nvidia CUDA repository followed by the installation of relevant meta package and configuring path the the executable CUDA binaries. In this tutorial, you will see how to install CUDA on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux. This will get your video graphics running with the latest drivers and software available.
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How to Install Adobe Acrobat Reader on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux
Since Ubuntu does not have a native way to open PDF documents by default, users will need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader for Linux, or some other program capable of opening the documents. The objective of this tutorial is to install Adobe Acrobat Reader on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux. This application will give you the ability to open PDF documents on Ubuntu.
Enable SSH root login on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux
SSH (Secure Shell) is used to handle network services securely over an unsecured network. Some examples include: remote command-line, login, and remote command execution. Normally to log into SSH, it must be done as a normal user, and then you can elevate to the root user after logging in. But it is possible to bypass this behavior with a simple config edit. In this tutorial, you will learn how to enable SSH root login on Ubuntu 20.04 Server/Desktop.
How to install, uninstall and update Firefox on Ubuntu
Mozilla Firefox is the preferred web browser for many Linux users. It is free and open source software, which as we all know, goes hand in hand with any Linux system. One important aspect of system security is to keep your Firefox web browser up to date, since malicious websites can potentially take advantage of older browsers.
How to enable/disable firewall on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa Linux
The default Ubuntu firewall is ufw, which is an acronym for “uncomplicated firewall.” It comes automatically installed on all editions of Ubuntu Desktop and Ubuntu Server. Ufw is a frontend for the typical Linux iptables commands, but it is developed in such a way that basic firewall tasks can be performed without the knowledge of iptables. You may find you need to disable ufw if it is blocking some necessary connections, or you can enable it for increased security.
How to find my IP address on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux
In this tutorial, we will show how to use the Ubuntu ip command to see information about the local IP address, default gateway, and DNS servers on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux. The IP address is used by your Ubuntu machine to talk to other devices on the network, like a router or other PCs. Keep in mind that your internal IP address is different from your system’s external IP.
Ubuntu 20.04 Remote Desktop Access from Windows 10/11
In this tutorial, we will show how to remote desktop into Ubuntu 20.04 from Windows 10 and 11. This will save the user from having to get up and go to their Ubuntu 20.04 computer any time that they need to access it. Instead, you will simply be able to remote desktop into Ubuntu 20.04 from Windows and it will be as if you are sitting at the other computer.
How to install the NVIDIA drivers on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux
In this tutorial, we will see how to install the NVIDIA drivers on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux and switch from a opensource Nouveau driver to the proprietary Nvidia driver. You can install Nvidia drivers on Ubuntu 20.04 using several different methods, including the official Ubuntu repository, the Nvidia PPA repository, and as a direct download from the official website. You will also learn how to uninstall the Nvidia driver.
How to install Discord on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux
Discord is an application for text, image, video and audio communication, which was developed for video gaming communities. Discord runs on various Linux distributions of your choice and, in particular, on Ubuntu 20.04. With Discord installed, you will be able to join chat groups, create your own voice server, stream the video game you’re playing, and keep in touch with all other Discord users for free. The objective of this guide is to install Discord the gamer’s chat platform on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux.
How to install Ubuntu alongside Windows 10 (Dual Boot)
If you want to run Ubuntu Linux on your system but you already have Windows 10 or Windows 11 installed and don’t want to give it up completely, you have a couple of options. One option is to run Ubuntu inside of a virtual machine on Windows 10/11, and the other option is to create a dual boot system. Both options have their pros and cons. A big advantage of a dual boot system is that both operating systems will have direct access to your computer’s hardware – no virtualized hardware and unnecessary overhead.
How to install Gnome on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa
GNOME is the default desktop environment for Ubuntu 20.04. If you don’t yet have a desktop environment installed (as is the case for Ubuntu Server), or have a different GUI and would like to switch to GNOME, it’s very easy to do. GNOME includes a variety of desktop applications and its aim is to make a Linux system easy to use for non-programmers. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install the GNOME desktop environment on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux.
Ubuntu Server 20.04: Connect to WiFi from command line
In this tutorial, you will learn how to connect to WiFi from command line on Ubuntu using Netplan. While this method can be used on Ubuntu desktop systems with a GUI, it is especially useful if you’re running a headless Ubuntu 20.04 system like a Raspberry Pi or need to connect to Wifi on Ubuntu Server. Follow along with us below as we connect to a WiFi on command line via SSID and network key.