https://www.groovypost.com The premier source for tech news, tips, reviews and how to galleries Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:18:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-gp-logo-512-32x32.png https://www.groovypost.com 32 32 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-no-route-to-host-error-linux/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-no-route-to-host-error-linux/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:15:27 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=256176 If you're plagued with a "no route to host" error on Linux, let's go through some steps to try to fix it.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-no-route-to-host-error-linux/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/install-sublime-text-ubuntu/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/install-sublime-text-ubuntu/#respond Thu, 12 Oct 2023 03:51:42 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=251302 If you're looking for clear directions on how to install the Sublime Text editor on Ubuntu, look no further. Here are three ways to get it up and running.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/install-sublime-text-ubuntu/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/telnet-in-linux/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/telnet-in-linux/#respond Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:05:26 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=249113 Telnet is an old, insecure way of connecting remotely to a server. That being said, it can be useful, so let's look at how to telnet in Linux in this guide.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/telnet-in-linux/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-ssh-linux/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-ssh-linux/#respond Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:05:33 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=248887 If you need to use SSH in Linux to remotely manage other computers, this guide will walk you through doing just that.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-ssh-linux/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-owner-folders-subfolders-ubuntu/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-owner-folders-subfolders-ubuntu/#respond Fri, 08 Sep 2023 17:30:59 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=248179 Need to know how to change the ownership of a folder and subfolders in Ubuntu? This guide walks you through the steps (and the risks).]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-owner-folders-subfolders-ubuntu/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/mount-nfs-drives-in-linux/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/mount-nfs-drives-in-linux/#respond Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:30:28 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=248130 Wondering how to mount an NFS share on your Linux workstation? We've got the answer for you in this guide.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/mount-nfs-drives-in-linux/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-ubuntu-ping-not-found-error/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-ubuntu-ping-not-found-error/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:05:15 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=247188 Ping is a quick and easy way to check if a network device is reachable. If you're seeing Ubuntu ping not found errors, follow this guide to fix the problem.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-ubuntu-ping-not-found-error/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/how-to-downgrade-the-kernel-in-ubuntu/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/how-to-downgrade-the-kernel-in-ubuntu/#comments Mon, 22 May 2023 14:05:24 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=243401 Have you upgraded your Ubuntu kernel, only to find it's causing problems? Learn how to downgrade the kernel in Ubuntu using this guide.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/how-to-downgrade-the-kernel-in-ubuntu/feed/ 4 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/install-roblox-on-linux/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/install-roblox-on-linux/#comments Sun, 05 Mar 2023 15:05:32 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=238733 Roblox isn't supported on Linux, but if you're a Linux user, you can use the Wine app layer to get it running. This guide explains how.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/install-roblox-on-linux/feed/ 4 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/complete-a-kernel-update-on-linux/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/complete-a-kernel-update-on-linux/#respond Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:05:07 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=238822 It's important to keep Linux kernel up-to-date to protect yourself against known vulnerabilities. To update the Linux kernel, follow this guide.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/complete-a-kernel-update-on-linux/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/mount-a-disk-in-linux/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/mount-a-disk-in-linux/#respond Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:30:54 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=238715 When you insert a USB drive, your Linux PC should mount it automatically. If it doesn't, use this guide to help you mount drives in Linux.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/mount-a-disk-in-linux/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/best-usb-bootable-linux-distros/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/best-usb-bootable-linux-distros/#respond Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:05:53 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=238517 If you want to run Linux on any computer, you can create a bootable USB drive. We take a look at some of the best USB bootable Linux distros here.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/best-usb-bootable-linux-distros/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/create-a-bootable-linux-usb-drive-on-mac/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/create-a-bootable-linux-usb-drive-on-mac/#comments Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:05:30 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=238469 There are plenty of reasons why you might want to run Linux without removing macOS first. Learn how to create a bootable Linux USB drive on Mac here.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/create-a-bootable-linux-usb-drive-on-mac/feed/ 1 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/install-microsoft-teams-on-ubuntu/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/install-microsoft-teams-on-ubuntu/#comments Sun, 25 Dec 2022 18:30:34 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=236325 Microsoft Teams is a great productivity and collaboration tool that you can also use on Linux PCs. If you want to install Microsoft Teams on Ubuntu, follow this guide.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/install-microsoft-teams-on-ubuntu/feed/ 2 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/empty-a-file-in-linux/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/empty-a-file-in-linux/#respond Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:30:26 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=235917 Large files on Linux can take up unnecessary disk space. If you want to empty a file on Linux, follow the steps in this guide.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/empty-a-file-in-linux/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/securely-delete-files-in-linux/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/securely-delete-files-in-linux/#respond Sun, 22 May 2022 17:00:29 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=226700 Deleting a file in Linux doesn't completely remove the data from your hard drive. Learn how to securely delete files in Linux so they can't be recovered.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/securely-delete-files-in-linux/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/extract-a-gz-file-in-linux/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/extract-a-gz-file-in-linux/#respond Thu, 10 Mar 2022 23:00:28 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=224030 Downloading and installing software on a Linux PC? You'll need to know how to open GZ files in Linux at some point. This guide will walk you through it.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/extract-a-gz-file-in-linux/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/set-the-time-zone-in-linux/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/set-the-time-zone-in-linux/#respond Wed, 09 Mar 2022 18:00:59 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=223901 An important aspect of running any UNIX computer is making sure the time and time zone is configured correctly. Let's look at how to set the time zone in Linux.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/set-the-time-zone-in-linux/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-hostname-in-linux/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-hostname-in-linux/#respond Sun, 06 Mar 2022 21:30:37 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=223780 Your hostname is your PC's assigned name. If you need to configure your hostname on Linux, follow this guide.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-hostname-in-linux/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/open-ports-in-linux/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/open-ports-in-linux/#respond Wed, 02 Mar 2022 18:00:35 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=223657 If you're looking to allow outside connections to a PC or server, you'll need to open the right port. Linux users can open ports using this helpful guide.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/open-ports-in-linux/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/set-environment-variables-in-linux/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/set-environment-variables-in-linux/#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:30:38 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=223605 As you customize and configure your Linux system, you'll need to know how to set environment variables. Let us walk you through it.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/set-environment-variables-in-linux/feed/ 1 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/check-disk-space-in-linux/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/check-disk-space-in-linux/#respond Mon, 28 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=223592 One important task for any Linux administrator is keeping track of and managing disk usage and how much free space each volume has. You'll need to know how to check disk space in Linux.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/check-disk-space-in-linux/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/search-for-a-file-in-linux/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/search-for-a-file-in-linux/#respond Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:00:08 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=223390 If you're trying to search for a file on Linux, there are a few ways to do it, including using the terminal or on-screen apps. This guide will show you how.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/search-for-a-file-in-linux/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/add-a-user-to-a-group-in-linux/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/add-a-user-to-a-group-in-linux/#respond Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:00:40 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=222895 File access on a multi-user Linux server or PC can get a little complicated. Knowing how to create and add users to a group can be a lifesaver. Here's how.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/add-a-user-to-a-group-in-linux/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/list-users-in-linux/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/list-users-in-linux/#respond Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:05:42 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=223161 It's important to know who has access to your Linux PC (and control over your files), but you can easily list users in Linux to find out. Here's how.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/list-users-in-linux/feed/ 0