Install DEB file on Ubuntu 20.04

Install DEB file on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux

A file that has the .DEB file extension is a Debian software package file. They contain software to be installed on Debian or a Debian-based operating system. Ubuntu falls into that category, being based on Debian and capable of executing .DEB files.

In this article, we’ll go over the steps to install a DEB file on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa and talk about some best practices along the way.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • DEB file security and searching Ubuntu’s package repository
  • How to intall DEB files with dpkg
  • How to install DEB files with gdebi
  • How to install DEB files via GUI
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Installing new fonts on Ubuntu 20.04

How to Install Fonts on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux

In this guide, we’ll be showing you how to install fonts on your Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa system. This is relatively easy to do, whether with a font manager application or installing the fonts manually. Whatever your preference, we’ve got you covered with both methods in this article.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to acquire new fonts
  • How to install fonts with Font Manager
  • How to install fonts manually in user-space
  • How to install fonts manually system-wide

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SSH Server on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux

Enable SSH on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux

The below guide will provide you with information on how to enable ssh on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Server or Desktop Linux. SSH stands for secure shell which allows encrypted remote login connections between client and server over an unsecure network.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to install SSH daemon
  • How to enable SSH daemon to start after reboot
  • How to start SSH daemon server
  • How to open firewall SSH port 22
  • How to allow root login to SSH server

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Reset root MySQL/MariaDB password on Ubuntu 20.04

How to reset root MySQL/MariaDB password on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux

In this guide we will reset the lost root MySQL/MariaDB password on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa. This can be achieved by disabling the root authentication and longing in without the password.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to reset root administrator password on MySQL 8 or higher
  • How to reset root administrator password on MariaDB 10.3 or higher
  • How to disable root authentication and login without password

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Ubuntu 20.04 NTP server

Ubuntu 20.04 NTP server

NTP stands for National Time Protocol and is used for clock synchronization across multiple computers. An NTP server is responsible for keeping a set of computers in sync with each other. On a local network, the server should be able to keep all client systems to within a single millisecond of each other.

Such a configuration would be necessary if, for example, the systems needed to start or stop a task in unison at a precise time. In this article, we’ll show you how to configure an NTP server on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa and how to configure a client system to sync its system time with said server.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to install and configure NTP server
  • How to connect to an NTP server from a client machine

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FileZilla FTP client on Ubuntu 20.04

FTP client list and installation on Ubuntu 20.04 Linux Desktop/Server

When it comes to FTP clients, there’s no shortage of choices available on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa. Variety is nice, but it makes it a little more challenging to select the very best tool for the job. We hope to make that decision easier for you in this guide as we look at some of the most popular FTP clients available and compare their features.

Selecting an FTP client can depend on many factors, especially since some only support basic FTP functionality and other clients may support additional protocols such as SFTP, SMB, AFP, DAV, SSH, FTPS, NFS, etc. Whatever your requirements may be, you’ll be able to make an informed decision after reading our breakdown of the different software.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to install and use various FTP clients

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Telegram on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux

How to install Telegram on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux

In this short guide, we will be installing Telegram on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux. Telegram is a messaging and voice over IP application available on various Linux distributions of your choice and, in particular, Ubuntu 20.04. As a user of Telegram you will be able to send messages, photos, videos or other files over this service.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to install Telegram on Ubuntu 20.04
  • How to start the Telegram application

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Running Battle.net on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa

How to Install Battle.net on Ubuntu 20.04 Linux Desktop

Blizzard makes some extremely popular PC games, and their Battle.net application is how gamers install those games on their systems and keep them up to date. The only problem is that Blizzard has neglected the Linux community by never porting their Battle.net application over to it. Fortunately, most of the games still work pretty well on Linux if you are using Wine. We’ll show you how to install Wine and run Battle.net on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa in this guide.

Before getting started, it’s a good idea to make sure that your system has the latest graphics drivers installed. This will make the games run smoother and save you a possible headache later on.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to install Wine and related packages
  • How to configure Winetricks and additional components
  • How to install Battle.net

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Taking a screenshot in Ubuntu 20.04

How to take a screenshot on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux

In this guide, we’ll be showing you how to take screenshots in Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa. There are a few different utilities we can use to accomplish this task, and this article will ensure that you’re familiar with them.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to take a screenshot with Ubuntu’s screenshot utility
  • How to use Flameshot for screenshots and annotations
  • How to use Spectacle to take screenshots
  • How to use Kazam to take screenshots and screencasts
  • How to take a screenshot from the command line with Import

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