Some users report that the GNOME desktop is sluggish. If that’s you, then this trick might speed up your GNOME install – especially if you use network shares! In this short tutorial, Jay will give you a simple tweak that has proven very successful for him.
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Build a Jenkins Server on Ubuntu 24.04: Easy Setup Tutorial
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Easy Portainer Setup: Run Your First Docker Container!
Running and managing containers on Linux may sound like a daunting task, and to be fair, it can be. For those of you that want to run containers and do so on a platform that’s easy to get started with, then look no further than Portainer! In this video Jay goes over the process of setting it up on Ubuntu 24.04 and running your first container.
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Complete Walkthrough for Installing Nextcloud on Ubuntu 24.04
It’s time to install Nextcloud! Nextcloud is the best platform for building your very own self-hosted collaboration platform, complete with features such as online document editing, file synchronization, calendar, contacts, and countless plugins. In this video, you’ll be walked through the entire process, and by the end you’ll have your very own Nextcloud server that’s completely set up and ready for action by the end.
Note: This is the same process as the previous video, but updated for Ubuntu 24.04.
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How to Deploy Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS: Step-by-Step Installation Overview
With Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS, Canonical brings the latest generation of Ubuntu to the masses, with a brand-new Linux kernel and an updated software stack. In this video, Jay will give you an overview of the installation process.
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Ubuntu 24.04 Review: Why It’s Time to Change Ubuntu’s Release Cycle
Ubuntu 24.04 was released recently, and with it comes a brand new LTS release powered by the GNOME 46 desktop. In this video, Jay will give you his thoughts on this release – which leads to an important question: Is Ubuntu’s release cycle showing some signs of pressure? Check out this full review for all the details!
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How to Install Ubuntu 24.04 Desktop: Complete Beginner’s Guide
Ubuntu 24.04 brings GNOME 46 to the popular distro, and it’s a long-term support release as well – so it’s definitely an important release! In this video, Jay will walk you through the installation process.
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Whatβs New in Ubuntu 23.10? Checking out the new Installer, Tiling Assist, and More!
Ubuntu 23.10 “Mantic Minotaur” was recently released, and with it comes some interesting changes. In this video, Jay goes over some of the more interesting changes with this version, and will give you his thoughts.
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Complete Walkthrough: Setting Up Ubuntu 23.10 on Your PC
For anyone looking to install Ubuntu on their PC, this guide will you through the process in Ubuntu 23.10. This video will spotlight the new installer, and walk you through the process of navigating the entire installation process.
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The Linux Crash Course – What are “snap” Packages?
Linux packaging has no shortage of controversy, and snap packages are no exception to that. But why are snap packages so controversial? What do they give us that standard packages don’t? In this video, Jay goes over the basics of snap packages.
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Ubuntu 23.04 Full Review – An Attempt was Made
Ubuntu 23.04, codenamed the “Lunar Lobster” is here, and along with it comes Linux kernel 6.2 and GNOME 44. While it’s certainly nice to be able to check out the latest GNOME desktop, this release instead ends up being a good example of why non-LTS Ubuntu releases should generally be avoided.
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How You Can Easily Swap Linux Kernels with Ubuntu Mainline
Did you know that Ubuntu users have access to a repository containing alternative Linux kernels? With Ubuntu’s “Mainline” kernels (and matching app) you can easily start hopping kernels almost as often as you hop distros.