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  • How to Increase Network TCP/IP Connections in Linux

    If you’re running a high-traffic server or working with applications that open many network connections—like a proxy, load balancer, or web crawler—Linux’s default TCP/IP limits can get in your way. This guide walks you through how to raise those limits so your system can handle more simultaneous connections. Why Increase TCP/IP Connections? Linux sets conservative…

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  • How To Fix Broken Pacman In Arch Linux

    Pacman is the beating heart of Arch Linux. When it breaks, your system can grind to a halt. Whether it’s database corruption, failed upgrades, or missing dependencies, a broken Pacman can feel like you’re locked out of your own system. Here’s how to fix it. 1. Update Your Mirrorlist First Sometimes the issue is just…

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  • How to Install latest Nitrux Linux on Virtualbox

    Nitrux Linux is a unique distro built on Debian but diverges with its focus on AppImage, its NX Desktop (a KDE Plasma customization), and an emphasis on immutability using MauiKit apps. If you want to try it without touching your current system, VirtualBox is a great option. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get Nitrux up…

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  • Spice Up Your Spotify Experience With Spicetify on Ubuntu

    If you’re a Spotify user on Ubuntu and you’re tired of the plain vanilla interface, it’s time to try Spicetify — a powerful customization tool that gives you full control over Spotify’s look and feel. What Is Spicetify? Spicetify is an open-source command-line tool that lets you customize Spotify’s desktop client. Themes, extensions, keyboard shortcuts,…

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  • Configure Windows Device Inactivity Limit Locally

    In this video, I will show you how to Configure Windows device inactivity limit locally. Due to security reasons, it is now important that your computer screen is locked when the system is inactive or idle for some time. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:23 Configure Windows Device Inactivity Limit Locally using Local Security Policy1:23 Configure Windows Device Inactivity…

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  • Install Latest NixOS on a Virtual Machine

    Want to try NixOS? Get started by installing it on a virtual machine. I recommend using NixOS on a VM before you want to replace it as your primary operating system. This holds for anything new that you want to try, but specifically for advanced Linux distributions like NixOS. Links:NixOS official download page – https://nixos.org/download.htmlVirtualBox…

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  • How To Switch Between Multiple PHP Versions In Ubuntu

    This brief video tutorial walks you through the steps to switch between multiple PHP versions in Ubuntu Linux and its derivatives. This video is officially tested on Ubuntu 24.04 and 24.10. However, It may work on newer as well as older Ubuntu versions. Commands:php -vsudo add-apt-repository -y ppa:ondrej/phpsudo apt updatesudo apt install php5.6sudo a2dismod php7.4sudo…

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  • How to Install PHP on Ubuntu

    If you’re working with web development on Linux, knowing how to install PHP on Ubuntu is essential. PHP is a popular server-side scripting language used to build dynamic websites, and setting it up on your Ubuntu system is simple. In this video, I’ll walk you through the steps to PHP installation on Ubuntu, including checking…

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  • Installing EndeavourOS Neo on VirtualBox

    Arch-based EndeavourOS Neo, the latest refresh release with key bug fixes and essential updates, is available now. Links:EndeavourOS Neo – https://endeavouros.com/Ubuntu full screen in virtualbox How to Enlarge a Virtual Machine’s Disk in VirtualBox or VMware VirtualBox – https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads What you’ll learn: 1. How to download latest endeavouros ISO 2. How to install endeavourOS neo…

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  • Installing CachyOS on VirtualBox

    This video will guide you through the steps to install CachyOS on VirtualBox. Links:Download latest CachyOS ISO – https://cachyos.org/download/How to Enlarge a Virtual Machine’s Disk in VirtualBox or VMware VirtualBox – https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/DownloadsBoot Managers section – https://wiki.cachyos.org/installation/boot_managersDesktop Environments – https://wiki.cachyos.org/installation/desktop_environments Chapters:0:00 Intro0:23 Download the latest ISO2:39 Creating a Virtual Machine4:12 Installing CachyOS7:46 End screen What you…

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