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Delete a Directory in Ubuntu 20.04 - Best methods

This article covers the different ways to delete the directory in Ubuntu Linux system. In fact, to solve the problem of storage space, we need to delete the directories which are no longer in our use. Deleting a directory (also called folder) on Linux is a common task that every user will have to perform at some time or another. This can be done via any desktop environment that you have installed, or from command line with the rm command.


Check Kernel Version in Ubuntu 20.04 - Step by step guide ?

This article covers the different methods of finding the Linux Mint kernel version through various command line utilities. If you are interested in updating your kernel in Linux Mint 20, follow this guide: https://linuxapt.com/blog/1332-update-linux-mint-20-3


Use Linux Mint 20 - Step by step guide ?

This article covers how to perform basic and important activities on your Linux Mint 20.3 system.


Main Features in Linux Mint 20.3:
  • The Updated Cinnamon 5.2 Desktop: The first thing about Una, which grabs your attention, is the freshly deployed Cinnamon 5.2 desktop.
  • User Interface Enhancements: The new dark mode beautifully pairs the dark headers of each interface with lighter, contrasting windows. You will notice how the window layout and control buttons have more dimensions to provide straightforward navigation.
  • Application-Specific Improvements: Una has a brand new XApp in store for you, called Thingy. It's a PDF reader that comes bundled with Linux Mint as the default document management application. It offers excellent library management facilities and helps track your e-reading progress.
  • Miscellaneous Improvements: Some other worthy features, which are miscellaneous add-ons to the existing repertoire of features, include some pretty nifty improvements for the end-users.


Install VLC Media Player on OpenSUSE LEAP 15.4 BETA

This article covers the installation of VLC media player on openSUSE system using different methods. In fact, VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs and various streaming protocols.


Install Oracle VM VirtualBox on Manjaro 21.2.4 Qonos Linux system - Step by step guide ?

This article covers how to install Oracle VM VirtualBox on Manjaro Linux. In fact, VirtualBox is open-source cross-platform virtualization software for x86 architecture and this software allows you to create and run guest operating systems ("virtual machines") such as Linux and Windows on top of the host operating system.


Main features of VirtualBox Guest Additions includes:

  • Shared folders: These provide an easy way to exchange files between the host and the guest.
  • Mouse pointer integration: Provides seamless mouse support. You’ll no longer need to press the Host key to free the mouse from being captured by the guest OS
  • It provides better video support: The video resolution in the guest will be automatically adjusted, as if you had manually entered an arbitrary resolution in the guest's Display settings
  • Seamless windows: With this feature, the individual windows that are displayed on the desktop of the virtual machine can be mapped on the host's desktop, as if the underlying application was actually running on the host.
  • Time synchronization: With the Guest Additions installed, Oracle VM VirtualBox can ensure that the guest's system time is better synchronized with that of the host.
  • Shared clipboard: With the Guest Additions installed, the clipboard of the guest operating system can optionally be shared with your host operating system
  • Automated logins: The Guest Addition modules enable automated logins on the guest.


Where is the Configuration Data Stored in Linux

This article covers some configuration files where our configuration data is stored, like network scripts, interface, dhclient, host, sysctl configuration files. In fact, Some computer programs employ files to configure their attributes and initial settings. These files are called configuration files. Configuration files are used to store configuration data of different types. There are multiple configuration files on the Linux system.