Welcome to the Linux How-To Archive! This collection of articles and guides is designed to help you navigate the world of Linux with ease, offering step-by-step instructions and practical advice for a range of tasks and projects.
Whether you’re a newcomer looking to understand the basics or an experienced user seeking to tackle more advanced topics, our archive has something for everyone. From setting up essential software and managing system configurations to diving into specific applications and troubleshooting common issues, our goal is to provide clear, actionable insights that empower you to make the most of your Linux environment.
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I Ditched Media Players and Now Play Audio from the Terminal — Here’s Why
Audio, audio control from terminal, automated media tasks, cvlc, cvlc audio playback, efficient media experience, manage audio files, play audio tracks, terminal audio management, terminal utilities, terminal-based VLC usage, VLC command-line toolPlay audio from the terminal with CVLC—no bloat, no distractions. Gain speed, efficiency, and full control over your playback with a single command.
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Audio Transcription Made Easy—Unlock Whisper CLI’s Full Potential
ai, Audio, audio transcription, audio translation, conference recording transcription, install Whisper CLI, interview transcription, language options, Linux, Mac osX, podcast transcription, terminal transcription tool, Transcription, Translation, use cases for Whisper CLI, whisper api, whisper cliWhisper CLI is a powerful tool for audio transcription and translation directly from your terminal.
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Remote Server Backup Secrets No One Told You (Until Now)
automated backups, backup, Backup and Recovery, backup solutions, bash, crontab, data accessibility, data loss prevention, data security, data transfer, disaster recovery, Linux, local machine, Mac, remote servers, scp, server management, ssh, storage managementSet up a secure, storage-efficient Remote Server Backup system to your Mac—even with limited space. Learn the strategy pros never talk about.
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How to Set Up SSH Key-Based Authentication for Remote Login Without a Password
cryptographic keys, Cybersecurity, developers, key-based authentication, password-less logins, private key, public key, remote servers, secure connections, Security, server access, ssh, SSH key pair, sshd, system administratorsLearn how to set up SSH key-based authentication for remote SSH login without a password. Secure your server by following this step-by-step guide on generating SSH keys, copying them to the server, and disabling password authentication.
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The SSH Session Timeout Problem No One Talks About (And How to Solve It)
ClientAliveInterval, keepalive, Linux, Mac osX, macOS, openssh, Productivity, remote server management, secure communication, ServerAliveInterval, session timeout, sshPrevent SSH session timeout on macOS & Linux with simple tweaks. Keep your remote sessions alive and avoid disruptions. Follow this guide for easy fixes!
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Most people use Tesseract OCR wrong—here’s how to make it work like magic.
document processing., Fedora, language support, Linux, Mac, macOS, OCR, OCR installation, open-source software, Optical Character Recognition, termux, Tesseract, Tesseract OCR, text recognition, UbuntuMost people misuse Tesseract OCR. This guide shows how to install it right—and use it like a pro—for fast, accurate text extraction across any platform.
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How to Set Up an SMTP Server on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with Postfix
email delivery, email management, email security, email server management, mail transfer agent, Postfix, server setup, small business, SMTP, SMTP server, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 24.04, Ubuntu 24.04 LTSMaster SMTP on Ubuntu 24.04 with Postfix. This simple guide shows you how to set up your own email server in just a few steps.
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SSL on Ubuntu 24.04 Made Easy: Step-by-Step Setup for Apache
Apache, Certbot, certificate installation, data protection, digital certificates., encrypted communication, HTTPS, Let’s Encrypt, SEO, SSL, SSL/TLS, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 24.04, web development, web hosting, Website SecurityLearn how to set up SSL on Ubuntu 24.04 in minutes with this easy, step-by-step guide for Apache. Secure your server with confidence today.
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Ubuntu CodeIgniter Setup: A Step-by-Step Installation Guide
Apache, Codeigniter, Composer, development environment, installation guide, MySQL, PHP, programming, software setup, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 24.04, web developmentDiscover how to perform an Ubuntu CodeIgniter setup with this step-by-step guide. Learn to install Apache, PHP, MySQL, and CodeIgniter on Ubuntu.
