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Host your own Git repositories with GitLab

One of the many tasks developers face is keeping track of changes within their code. That’s what tools called Version Control System(s) were invented for. Git is one of them and it is usually accompanied by...

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Raspberry PI: credit-card sized computing

The Raspberry PI is a credit card-sized computer boasting low-power consumption and great capabilities. With its simplicity and low price it has created a new type of “computers” and accelerated the Internet of Things.

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Linux: what is fstab and how do I use it?

When learning Linux system administration one of the basic concept is the fstab file. Many people say you don’t have to touch it, many other say that you should only if things don’t work, but what...

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Swap partitions: what are they? Do I need them?

One of the most asked question by Linux beginners is: “What is this swap partition?” usually followed by “Do I need it?”. In this article I try to explain what these partitions are and if you...

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Ethernet Cables: The complete guide

Ethernet cables are everywhere. From your home network to large enterprises to places where you wouldn’t expect them. Learning cable types and cabling is often regarded as less important than learning networks, but as a matter...

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Kali Linux: The hacker distro, is it good for me?

Kali Linux is the favourite hacker distribution, or at least that’s what they say. Because of that, it gets so much attention, even among non-technical and beginner users; but is it a good thing? In this...

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Snap: Package any app for any Linux device

In Linux we have a multitude of package managers, each with its own pros and cons. Today we’ll speak about Snap: a universal package manager sponsored by Canonical, the society behind Ubuntu.

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Linux Mint 18 installation with screenshots

After Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Fedora 24, Linux Mint 18 is publicly available. Yearned by its fans comes one of the most awaited releases ever. Learn today how to install it!

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Flatpak: the future of package managers

In Linux we have a multitude of package managers, each with its own pros and cons. Let’s discover Flatpak, formerly GNOME xdg-app, the package manager that aims to provide cross-platform sandboxed packages to every Linux distribution.