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How to Fix the ‘No Space Left on Device’ Error on Linux – Make Tech Easier

December 18, 2018December 18, 2018 Alistair Ross
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There is an annoying error on Linux systems that tells you you have no space when there’s plenty on your filesystem. Explore these potential fixes. Visit this link to read the article

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Raven: An awesome news reader

December 8, 2018December 8, 2018 Alistair Ross
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I have used RSS on-again and off-again for many years. It’s a great way to aggregate the news you want to read, from sources all over the web. The problem with it, for me, has […]

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How to Connect Your Android Phone to Ubuntu Wirelessly – OMG! Ubuntu!

November 30, 2018December 8, 2018 Alistair Ross

You want to connect Android to Ubuntu to transfer files, see Android notifications, and send SMS text messages from your desktop — but how? Check out this great article from OMGUbuntu!

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Moving to Linux? Bring your Google Drive with you

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 Alistair Ross

Welcome to the world of Linux, newbie! It may take some time getting used to the network of distros and repositories but if there’s one thing you shouldn’t be worried about when making the switch, […]

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Updated: Red Hat to be acquired by IBM

October 28, 2018October 30, 2018 Alistair Ross
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Redhat, the open source business which began with Red Hat Linux, have agreed a $34 billion deal to be acquired by IBM. UPDATE: IBM Stock price has fallen since the acquisition announcement On 26th October, […]

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Ubuntu 18.10 Review

October 28, 2018October 28, 2018 Alistair Ross
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Ubuntu 18.10 is the latest version of the popular Ubuntu Linux operating system. It was released on 18 October as a free download, available for anyone to try, install and use. It has the unenviable […]

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How to change the hostname of your Linux machine without needing to restart

October 24, 2018October 24, 2018 Alistair Ross
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hostnamectl method Since Ubuntu 16.04 (and most recent Linux distros) use Systemd you can simply use the hostnamectl command to change hostname. To see current setting, run your Terminal just type the following command: $ […]

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Slack for the CLI – Sclack

October 21, 2018October 22, 2018 Alistair Ross
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At work, I’m always working at the Terminal. I have my email (mutt), a few bash terminals for looking after servers and cutting some code, my Facebook messenger (see messer) and my workplace instant messenger […]

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Howto: Facebook Messenger on the command line

September 22, 2018September 23, 2018 Alistair Ross
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Just as you thought life at the command line couldn’t get any weirder, it’s now possible to chat to your Facebook buddies on the command line whilst you geek out on your bash scripts! Here’s how […]

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Use TLP to Quickly Increase and Optimize Linux Laptop Battery Life – Tecmint

September 4, 2018September 4, 2018 Alistair Ross

TLP is a free open source, feature-rich and command line tool for advanced power management, which helps to optimize battery life in laptops powered by Linux. It runs on every laptop brand, and ships in […]

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