Guides

Setting Up a WireGuard VPN Server on UbuntuA WireGuard VPN gives you a fast, modern way to connect securely to a home network, cloud server, or private Ubuntu machine while travelling. It is simpler…
How to Replace Cron Jobs with Systemd Timers on UbuntuFor years, cron was the trusty workhorse for anyone who wanted a Linux box to repeat a task on a schedule. The syntax is famously terse, the daemon is…
Customise Ubuntu’s Boot Splash Screen With PlymouthThe boot splash screen is the short visual transition between powering on an Ubuntu computer and reaching the login screen. It is managed by Plymouth, a small…
OnlyOffice Desktop Editors on Ubuntu ReviewOnlyOffice Desktop Editors is a serious Microsoft Office alternative for Ubuntu users who want a familiar document suite without moving their files into a…
How to Enable Hibernation on Ubuntu with a Swap FileHibernation saves the contents of your computer’s memory to swap, then powers the machine off completely. When Ubuntu starts again, it reloads that saved…
Write a Simple Bash Script to Automate Backups on UbuntuA backup script can turn a repetitive chore into a dependable part of your Ubuntu routine. Rather than remembering to copy documents, photos and project files…
Picking the Right Universal Package Format for UbuntuUbuntu ships with Snap already wired into the system, and most newcomers never have to think about how their software arrives. The moment a wanted application…
Set Up A Personal Cloud With Nextcloud On UbuntuA personal cloud gives you control over files, calendars, contacts, photos, and shared documents without relying entirely on a commercial storage provider.…
Managing Multiple Python Versions with Pyenv on UbuntuUbuntu includes Python for system utilities, desktop components, and development work, but the version supplied by the distribution is not always the one an…
Installing And Configuring KDE Plasma On Ubuntu 24.10KDE Plasma gives Ubuntu a flexible, traditional desktop with a panel, application menu, desktop widgets and extensive settings. It can feel familiar to Windows…