Calculate Currency Exchange Rates Using Ubuntu Calculator
The default calculator that comes with Ubuntu may seem basic, but it has a lot more features. For instance, you can use it as a Financial calculator in addition to other modes like Advanced and Programming if needed.
So, to calculate exchange rates between different currencies, you can use this calculator. Here is how.
First, switch from the Basic mode to the Financial mode by clicking...
How To Install a Talking Cow and Other Animals in Ubuntu
Yes, that’s right, a talking cow and various other animals in Ubuntu. And no, not the actual ones and they do not really talk or moo but their ASCII forms that display messages which you type. This is through the cowsay package that is available in most Linux distributions.
This example shows how to install and use it in Ubuntu.
Install cowsay:
Install it from the command line through...
How To Manage File History and Deleted Files in Ubuntu 22.04
Ubuntu retains the history of accessed files which are then shared between different applications to provide a better user experience. By default, this is enabled, but can be changed if needed.
Also, you can auto-delete temporary files and deleted files that are in the trash for better privacy and optimization.
Here is how to do these in Ubuntu 22.04:
Open Ubuntu dash and click Settings.
From...
How To Fix ‘Not In Sudoers File’ in Debian 12 Bookworm
After logging into Debian 12 Bookworm, if you try running different commands using sudo, you will see an error that is something like this.
For that, you will have to edit the sudoers file. To do that, first switch to the root account by typing in the Terminal:
su root
After switching to root, edit the sudoers file that is found in /etc. You can open it with any text editor like vi...
Debian 12 ‘Bookworm’: What’s New
The recently released Debian 12 codenamed Bookworm boasts an impressive addition of over 11,200 new packages, bringing the total number of packages to a staggering 59,000.
To ensure that users have access to the latest software, Debian has updated most of their software offerings. Additionally, with a focus on staying current and reliable, over 9,500 old or obsolete packages were removed from the...
Virtually Distro Hop Through Linux Distros With DistroSea
If you are looking to test drive different Linux distros before deciding which one to install, then DistroSea is for you.
It is a free online browser-based tool that provides a live environment for various Linux distros.
Here is how to use it:
Open a browser and go to DistroSea. Various Linux distros would be listed there.
Choose one that you would want to test drive and select...
