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This is a step by step beginner’s guide shows how to install Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Desktop Edition, in PC or laptop using an USB stick. Ubuntu 24.04 is a long term support release with 5 years support (and other 7 ...

This tutorial shows how to install the most recent VokoscreenNG screen recording app in all current Ubuntu releases, including Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04. VokoscreenNG is a free and open-source application for recording your desktop, window, or an area ...

This is a step by step guide shows how to install JDownloader 2 in Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04, and Ubuntu 20.04. JDownloader is a free open-source (partly closed-source) download manager for Linux, Windows, and MacOS. It allows to automatically download ...

Boring with the default startup animation in Ubuntu? Here’s step by step guide shows you how to install and change the theme in Ubuntu 24.04, Ubuntu 22.04, and Ubuntu 20.04. The startup (and shutdown, reboot) animation screen is handled by ...

This tutorial shows how to change the MAC Address, aka hardware address, for your network interface in Ubuntu 24.04. Though the title said for Ubuntu 24.04, it should work in all current Ubuntu releases, including Ubuntu 20.04 and Ubuntu 22.04. ...

Want to run an operating system in virtual machine using VMware Workstation Player? Here I’m going to show you how to install and use it in Ubuntu 24.04 and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. Personally, I use Oracle Virtualbox for trying out ...

This is a step by step guide shows how to install and setup Dropbox in Ubuntu 24.04 or Ubuntu 22.04 for both Desktop and Server in command line. Dropbox is a popular file hosting service, that provides free account with ...

This tutorial shows how to install Brave web browser in Ubuntu in 3 different ways: Snap, Deb, and Flatpak packages. Brave is a free open-source web browser based on Chromium. It is a privacy-focused browser, which automatically blocks most ads ...

Got weak signature key warning in apt command output? Here’s why, and how to get rid of it in Ubuntu 24.04. After adding PPAs or third-party source repositories in Ubuntu 24.04, you may get following similar warning in apt command ...

This simple tutorial shows how to enable and setup Secure Shell (SSH) service in Ubuntu 24.04, so you can login remotely and transfer files securely in command console. Debian and Ubuntu use OpenSSH (OpenBSD Secure Shell) to provide secure shell ...

For users who want to go directly from Ubuntu 22.04 to Ubuntu 24.04, here’s an overview of the changes between the two Ubuntu LTS releases. Ubuntu 24.04 LTS has 5 years support until 2029, and then 7 years extended security ...

This tutorial shows how to enable variable refresh rate (VRR) to get better gaming experience in Ubuntu 24.04 with default GNOME Desktop. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), aka adaptive sync, is a feature that allows your monitor to adjust the refresh ...

This tutorial shows how to install PeaZip file archive manager and setup file manager integration in Ubuntu Desktop. PeaZip is a free open-source archive manager for Windows, Linux, macOS, and BSD. It’s based on open source technologies of 7-Zip, p7zip, ...