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This guide walks you through installing VirtualBox 6.1 on Debian 11 Bullseye, noting that the default repository only contains version 6.0. It explains why you need Oracle’s own repository for the latest features and bug fixes, then lists the prerequisite packages—gnupg2, wget, dkms, and matching kernel headers—to avoid module‑loading errors after kernel updates. After adding Oracle’s GPG key and the proper repo line, the tutorial shows how to refresh apt, install the `virtualbox-6.1` meta‑package, and verify the installation with `vboxmanage --version`. Finally, it offers quick sanity checks using DKMS, a reminder that you can stay on 6.0 by skipping the Oracle repository, and real‑world tips for troubleshooting kernel‑related freezes.

Guides 11792 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Looking for a hassle‑free way to run Steam on Debian 11 Bullseye? This guide walks you through adding the non‑free repository so APT can find the official package, refreshing your sources, installing Steam along with any missing Xorg libraries, and optionally pulling in NVIDIA drivers if that’s your card. After launching Steam, it covers common hiccups like the “Failed to load the Steam client” error and shows how to add yourself to the video group to fix permission issues. Finally, it mentions turning on Proton for Windows titles and reminds you that logs in ~/.steam/logs/ usually point you straight to the problem.

Guides 11792 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

The article opens by telling Debian 11 Bullseye users that if the default `wget` feels too limited, KGet provides a GUI capable of handling network hiccups gracefully. It guides readers through updating the system, installing kget from the main repository, launching a test download to confirm functionality, and then tuning settings such as maximum connections per host, resume options, and theme preferences. The guide also covers troubleshooting scenarios—what to do if a server doesn’t support resumption, how to recover from crashes after kernel upgrades, or missing GUI components on minimal installs. Finally, it concludes by praising KGet’s reliability and speed for large files and encouraging users to try the tool when downloading hefty ISOs or videos.