Guides
Creating a Secure Wi-Fi Hotspot on UbuntuAn Ubuntu laptop can share its internet connection with a phone, tablet, streaming device, or another computer. This is useful when a home router is…
PostgreSQL on Ubuntu: A Practical Setup GuidePostgreSQL is a powerful open-source relational database that suits everything from a small personal project to a production service. Ubuntu makes it…
Setting up DNSMasq on Ubuntu for local network cachingEvery visit to a website often begins with a DNS lookup, although most people never notice it. A home router normally forwards those requests and caches some…
Use Logwatch to Monitor Ubuntu System LogsLogwatch is a compact Perl utility that turns busy system logs into a short, readable report. Understanding how to use Logwatch for monitoring system logs on…
Build an Ubuntu Samba NAS for Australian homesA network-attached storage device keeps family photos, backups, and project files available from computers, phones, and televisions throughout the house.…
Foliate review for reading ebooks on UbuntuFoliate is a compact, open-source ebook reader for Linux desktops, and it makes a persuasive case for keeping books separate from the noisy browser. It imports…
Remote Ubuntu Desktop Access with xrdp and RemminaWorking remotely from a beachside café in Byron Bay one day and a shared workspace in Perth the next is now normal for many Australian professionals. When the…
Installing and Configuring OpenVPN on Your Ubuntu ServerAustralians have become accustomed to working from kitchen tables in Brisbane, shared workspaces in Melbourne, and beachside cafés along the NSW coast. That…
Compile a custom Linux kernel on UbuntuCompiling a custom Linux kernel on Ubuntu lets you enable an experimental driver, remove unused features, or test a patch before it reaches a distribution. It…
Running KVM Virtual Machines with Virt-Manager on UbuntuUsing KVM and Virt-Manager to Create Virtual Machines on Ubuntu gives you a practical way to test operating systems, run isolated development environments, and…