When you install applications on any Ubuntu-based distribution, the apt package manager is utilized -- whether you use the command line or a GUI tool. The apt package manager connects with Personal ...

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If you’re overly paranoid about computer security, you probably know that standard DNS isn’t terribly secure. Why? Because, by default, DNS queries are not encrypted. That means DNS can be (and often ...

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Enabling the Active Directory connection during the installation of Ubuntu Desktop 21.04. How to connect Ubuntu Linux Desktop 21.04 to an Active Directory domain Your email has been sent Ubuntu 21.04 ...

Windows 8’s tile-based interface puts a bold new spin on the familiar Windows interface—so bold that many long-time Windows users are threatening to jump ship to another operating system rather than ...

Linux systems use a variety of file formats, and each format can experience various issues. Tar.gz files are among the most troublesome file formats and often create installation issues for users. If ...

There are more interesting Linux desktop distributions to choose from than ever before. However, if you’re looking for major distros with a great deal of support, you’ll want to look at the big four: ...

VMware has supported Linux desktops running on its VDI platform since VMware Horizon 6.2. In fact, last year I wrote an article on how to use CentOS as a Linux desktop on VMware Horizon 6.2, and ...