Category: Ubuntu

  • Install Brave Browser On Ubuntu 18.04

    Install Brave Browser On Ubuntu 18.04

    In this guide, we will show you how to install the Brave browser on Ubuntu 18.04 Here’s a quick description from Brave’s about page: Brave is on a mission to fix the web by giving users a safer, faster and better browsing experience – while growing support for content creators through a new attention-based ecosystem…

  • Background Wallpapers Included In Ubuntu 18.04

    Background Wallpapers Included In Ubuntu 18.04

    We upgraded a bunch of devices (Macbook, Windows 7 desktop, Windows 10 laptop, Ubuntu 16 laptop) to Ubuntu 18.04 and decided to use background wallpaper for each of them instead of background color. For those that haven’t installed or upgraded yet, we want to show you the wallpaper collection that is included in Ubuntu 18.04.…

  • Install Brave Browser On Ubuntu

    Install Brave Browser On Ubuntu

    UPDATE!! Please visit our post Install Brave Browser On Ubuntu 18.04 for the latest instructions. Are you interested in learning how to install the Brave open source browser on Ubuntu? Before we proceed, here’s the quick description from the about page: Brave is on a mission to fix the web by giving users a safer,…

  • Install MySQL On Ubuntu

    Install MySQL On Ubuntu

    MySQL was created by a Swedish company and is a widely used open-source relational database management system for use in web applications. To start with the install, type the following in a terminal window sudo apt-get install mysql-server You will be asked to provide an administrative password for MySQL use and then it will ask…

  • Install NodeBB on Ubuntu

    Install NodeBB on Ubuntu

    NodeBB is a free mobile first discussion platform with instant notifications. It comes with analytics dashboard, real time chat, built in localization support along with plugins and themes to enhance it even more. Before we get started, make sure you sign up for a new account through our link and get your $10 credit which…

  • Install MongoDB on Ubuntu

    Install MongoDB on Ubuntu

    MongoDB is a JSON-like cross-platform document-oriented database with dynamic schemas which MongoDB calls BSON. Before we can type in the commands listed, we will need to open a terminal window Click on the Ubuntu icon on the upper left and then type terminal to search for it. You can then launch it by clicking on…

  • Change Ubuntu Desktop Background Wallpaper

    Change Ubuntu Desktop Background Wallpaper

    Tired of the old look from previous version of Ubuntu? Need a new wallpaper? Ubuntu 16.04 comes with 13 new wallpapers to choose from. Right click on the desktop and select Change Desktop Background to get started. From there you can select: -one of thirteen included wallpapers -photos stored in your Pictures folder -apply colors…

  • Install Ubuntu Software Updates

    Install Ubuntu Software Updates

    To install important updates such as security and recommended patches, you can use a tool included in Ubuntu. Start by clicking on the first icon on the top left of your screen and then type software updater. Keep in mind that Ubuntu will also automatically inform you when any updates are available and you can…

  • Install Ghost On Ubuntu

    Install Ghost On Ubuntu

    Ghost is an open source customizable blogging platform that makes it easy and simple to write and publish articles. We keep hearing good things about it so we decided to give it a try and document it here so anyone that chooses Ghost can follow along to get their own blog up and running. As…

  • Prepare A Basic Ubuntu Server

    Prepare A Basic Ubuntu Server

    Interested in a do it yourself project? This guide will show you how to prepare a basic Ubuntu server as a foundation. In the future, you may want to start your own blog, a photo gallery, social network, community forum or even a private site for your family. Are you ready to dive right in?…