Lots has been written about SSH on Linux machines, but all too often it is written in technical jargon that confuses what is actually a very simple and infinitely useful technology. Here is a idiots guide to getting started with SSH in 2 minutes.
What is SSH and why should I know about it?
SSH stands for Secure SHell and gives a robust and secure way to control another computer (including servers) remotely.
You know how you can control your Linux box through the terminal command line? Well, ...
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Updated your computer to the latest version of Ubuntu, just to find it freezing or running so slowly that it is almost unusable? Well, read on and we'll have you running back up to speed in a couple of minutes...
The Problem.
I was visiting my parents home over Christmas when my Dad asked me to have a look at the computer which he said he had updated and was now running at a speed he described as "Soul Destroying". As this was a low end computer just used for emails and internet and had been happily running...
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'Tis the season to be jolly, apparently, so what could be better than gathering the family around and decorating your Linux system with a bit of Christmas cheer!
In this article we'll take 2 minutes to transform your Ubuntu box to an enchanted winder wonderland (or at the very least, stop it from looking like Scrooge's desktop).
Linux Christmas Wallpaper
Here's my favourite Christmas wallpaper for Ubuntu. Little Tux is dressed up as Santa and the presents have Ubuntu themed wrapping. It wa...
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