Vitux published a tutorial about installing Zirkula CMS on Ubuntu 20.04.
Linux Shout published a tutorial about connecting Rocky Linux 8 via Windows RDP protocol.
Linux Shout shows you how to find JAVA_HOME in Linux.
Linoxide published a tutorial about how to configure a static IP address on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
Linoxide published a tutorial about installing Redis on Rocky Linux 8 or AlmaLinux 8.
This quick guide walks you through enabling Ubuntu 21.04’s multiverse repository, installing Steam from the official package manager, and patching any missing 32‑bit libraries that can trip up users after a release update.
Adding multiverse unlocks Steam—a component that Ubuntu’s default sources omit—and skipping it is often why people see “Steam package not found.”
Installing with apt pulls in all dependencies automatically, so you avoid the pitfall of missing 32‑bit libraries that a hand‑downloaded .deb might leave behind.
Once Steam launches, if it freezes or shows libGL errors, install i386 packages and optionally run STEAM_RUNTIME=0 to force the system’s libraries, after which you’re ready to dive into gaming.
This guide walks you through getting MongoDB Compass running on CentOS 8 despite it not being officially packaged for the system, starting with an OS update and essential build tools. It recommends adding EPEL and optionally installing a recent Node.js runtime to smooth out bundled scripts before downloading the generic Linux tarball, unpacking it, and installing the required shared libraries such as libX11‑xcb and libxcb‑render‑util. After preparing the environment you launch Compass from the extracted directory or set up a desktop shortcut, while the text also notes that kernel updates can resolve mysterious crashes like a GTK resource error. Finally, it cautions that on a headless server Compass may be overkill due to its memory footprint and Electron overhead, suggesting lighter clients instead unless you need the visual interface on a workstation.
This guide walks you through installing Vanilla Forums on a brand‑new CentOS 8 server in under an hour using Apache, MariaDB and PHP 7.4 from Remi’s repository. It begins by updating the system, enabling EPEL and Remi, then installs and configures Apache, MariaDB, php-fpm, Composer and all necessary extensions. Next it creates a dedicated database user, sets file permissions for Apache, builds an Apache virtual host that forwards PHP requests to the php‑fpm socket, and restarts the services before launching the web installer. A brief troubleshooting note about opcache memory usage is added at the end, reminding users to check logs if their server stalls.
FOSSMint takes a look at Clapper, a new GNOME media player for Linux.
TecAdmin published a tutorial about how to install NVIDIA drivers on Fedora.
The article walks you through installing a FreeIPA server on AlmaLinux 8 or CentOS 8 in less than an hour, starting with enabling the correct repositories and pulling down PHP‑7.4 and bind‑dyndb‑ldap. It covers disabling firewalld and SELinux temporarily, running ipa-server-install with realm, domain, passwords, and optional DNS setup, then re‑enabling security layers while opening only the ports that Kerberos, LDAP, and PKINIT need. Afterward you can verify connectivity from a client with kinit and ipa user-find, and if problems arise the guide suggests checking logs, time sync, or SELinux denials with sealert. By following these steps you turn a plain VM into a lightweight identity hub that can manage users, host keys, and even DHCP leases, so you can test the web UI and reduce internal authentication headaches.
Linux Shout published a tutorial about installing Apache Kafka on Rocky Linux 8 or AlmaLinux.
Linoxide shows you how to configure a static IP address on Ubuntu 20.04.
TechRepublic published a tutorial about how to add directories to your $PATH in Linux.
Vitux published a tutorial about how to install Virtualmin on Ubuntu 20.04.
TechRepublic published a tutorial about how to build a Docker image and upload it to Docker Hub.
Howtoforge published a tutorial about installing and securing MongoDB on Debian 11.
Howtoforge published a tutorial about installing and using NVM on Debian 11.
This guide walks Debian 11 users through installing the itch.io launcher, starting with downloading a single AppImage that bundles all necessary libraries. After making it executable and running it for the first time, you can optionally move the file to /usr/local/bin and create a desktop entry so the program appears in your menu like any other app. For those who prefer isolation, the article also shows how to pull the launcher via Flatpak or Snap, each offering sandboxed environments without affecting system libraries. Finally, it lists common hiccups—such as missing Qt or XCB plugins—and quick apt commands that resolve them, ending with a concise TL;DR checklist for a smooth setup.
Make Tech Easier shows you how to delete a directory in Linux.
