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  • How to Automatically Restart a Failed Service in Linux

    When a critical service fails on your Linux server, you don’t want to wait around to restart it manually. Whether it’s your web server, database, or custom daemon, downtime means lost productivity—or worse. Luckily, systemd makes it easy to automatically restart failed services. Here’s how to set it up, step by step. Step 1: Check…

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  • How to Install Portainer CE with Docker on Linux

    If you’re managing Docker containers on Linux and want a visual interface to simplify things, Portainer Community Edition (CE) is your best friend. It’s lightweight, fast to deploy, and gives you full control over your Docker environment through a clean web interface. In this guide, you’ll learn how to install Portainer CE using Docker in…

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  • How To Solve “error: required key missing from keyring” In Arch Linux, EndeavourOS, Manjaro Linux

    If you’re on Arch Linux, EndeavourOS, or Manjaro and you’ve seen this annoying error: you’re not alone. This happens when your system tries to verify a package’s signature, but the GPG key it needs isn’t in your keyring. Here’s how to fix it, fast. 🔧 Step-by-Step Fix 1. Update Your Keyring First, try the most…

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  • Configuring a New KVM on Arch Linux Using QEMU CLI

    If you’re running Arch Linux and want full control over your virtual machines, skipping the GUI and working directly with the QEMU CLI is the way to go. This post walks you through setting up a new Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) using QEMU from the command line. No fluff—just the essential steps to get a…

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  • Create a New KVM on Arch Linux Using virt-manager

    Virtualization on Arch Linux doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right tools, you can spin up a VM in minutes. Here’s how to create a new KVM guest using virt-manager, a slick GUI front end for libvirt. Why KVM + virt-manager? KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is fast, stable, and built into the Linux kernel.…

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  • How to Install a KVM in Arch Linux

    If you’re running Arch Linux and want to set up a KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine), you’re in the right place. KVM is a powerful, open-source virtualization solution built into the Linux kernel. With it, you can run multiple virtual machines (VMs) efficiently on a single host. This guide walks you through installing KVM on Arch…

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  • 4 Simple Ways to View Cookies in a Web Browser

    Cookies do a lot of work behind the scenes on websites—saving login info, tracking user behavior, and customizing your experience. Whether you’re a developer debugging an issue or just a curious user, knowing how to view cookies in your browser is useful. Here’s how to do it in four simple ways, no extra tools required.…

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  • How to Play DVDs on Fedora Linux

    If you’ve tried popping a DVD into your Fedora Linux system only to find nothing happens—or you get an error—you’re not alone. By default, Fedora doesn’t ship with DVD playback support out of the box due to legal and licensing restrictions. But that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. Here’s how to get DVD playback…

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  • Add ‘New Document’ Option in Right-Click Menu in Ubuntu

    If you’ve just installed Ubuntu and noticed there’s no “New Document” option when you right-click on the desktop or inside a folder, you’re not alone. This small missing feature can be surprisingly frustrating, especially for users switching from Windows or looking for a quick way to create text files. Fortunately, adding it back is simple.…

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  • CLI Image Viewer To Display Images In The Terminal

    If you spend most of your time in the terminal, you know the value of staying in the zone. Switching to a GUI just to view an image breaks flow. That’s where a CLI image viewer comes in. It lets you preview images directly in your terminal—no window managers, no context switches, just pixels and…

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