by Richard W | Mar 27, 2019 | How-To/Tips
In UNIX and UNIX-like systems, mv (short for move) is a command used to move one or more files or directories from one location to another. The user executing the command must have write permissions for both the current directory and the destination directory for the...
by Richard W | Mar 25, 2019 | How-To/Tips, Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail
Ubuntu is an open-source operating system. It is free of charge with consistent release cycles. Ubuntu is suitable for desktops or servers. via GIPHY What can I get for free? This advantage of getting started with Ubuntu is monumental. People across the globe...
by Richard W | Mar 24, 2019 | How-To/Tips
The mkdir (make directory) command is pretty universal as far as command languages go. And, in fact, you will find it in UNIX and UNIX-like systems as well as used in scripting languages. You will even find it used in the MS-DOS vocabulary of command. Quick Navigation...
by Richard W | Mar 14, 2019 | How-To/Tips
LibreCAD is a GNU computer-aided design (CAD) app for 2-D design. Intended for MAC OS, Linux, macOS, and Windows operating systems, the GUI of is based off from Qt4 (cute) libraries, a graphical interface toolkit, and intended to run across many operating systems in a...
by Richard W | Feb 18, 2019 | How-To/Tips
At its most basic, tail is a program on writing into the UNIX command-line that shows the tail end of a text file. Let’s say that you wanted to see what is new on a log file for a system app, but you also wanted to avoid all of the old information as well. Well, there...
by Richard W | Feb 14, 2019 | How-To/Tips
Discord was initially released in 2015 as a VOIP solution that combines text, voice, and video services in one client for users. Although it is a popular app for PC, MAC, and LINUX, it owes much of its initial traction to the gaming community due to the fact that...
by Richard W | Feb 13, 2019 | How-To/Tips, Linux
LINUX rm is a command-line prompt that is short for remove. It is a basic command for UNIX and UNIX-like systems that can be used to remove links, files, and directories from filesystems, such as pipes, sockets, and device nodes. What is neat about the rm command is...
by Richard W | Jan 19, 2019 | How-To/Tips
A Windows user has all kinds of options when it comes to audio file management and web media servers.There’s Spotify, Emby, Deezer, Subsonic and other web-based media streamers that can give you easy access to music and video or to share music with friends. Then,...
by Richard W | Jan 16, 2019 | How-To/Tips
A few years ago, the Raspberry Pi was introduced as a cheap single-board computer aimed at teaching the basics of computer science for students and in developing countries.Although it doesn’t include peripherals like a case, keyboard or mouse, Raspberry Pi has become...
by Richard W | Jan 9, 2019 | How-To/Tips
If you’re working in Linux, Echo is one of the most prevalent, commonly-used built-in commands for both bash and C shells. This is a basic command that’s used in most operating systems where a command line is required.Echo is commonly used in scripts, batch files or...
