Node.js is a powerful JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 engine, widely used for building scalable network applications. This article will walk you through the steps to install Node.js 20 on an Ubuntu-based system, ensuring you have the necessary tools to start developing with Node.js. Prerequisites Before you begin the installation, ensure you have:
An Ubuntu-based system (version 20.04 or . . . [Read More]
If you are looking for a simple and versatile way to create bootable USB drive, you might want to try Ventoy. Ventoy is a free and open source tool that lets you create a multiboot USB drive with multiple ISO files. It's a powerful and convenient tool that can save you time and hassle when you need to boot multiple operating systems from a single USB drive. You can use Ventoy to boot various . . . [Read More]
Linux are great operating systems, and for beginners, installing Linux in a dual-boot configuration with Windows is the simplest way to get it up and running without sacrificing productivity during the learning phase. Nowadays, you can easily install any beginner-friendly Linux distribution in a matter of minutes, and there are numerous guides available that explain how to do so. However, there . . . [Read More]
The RTL8821AU wireless driver enables the functionality of Realtek's 8821AU chipset on Linux systems. This guide will walk you through the steps required to install the driver on various Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora. Ensuring you have the right packages and configurations will help avoid compilation issues and get your wireless adapter working smoothly. Step 1: Install . . . [Read More]
Many gamers want to know how to move their Epic Games Store games from one drive to another without reinstalling them. This can save time and space, especially if you have a lot of games or want to switch to a faster storage device. However, most of the advice online is complicated and risky. It involves moving the game files, reinstalling the game, pausing or canceling the installation, copying . . . [Read More]
Converting a Master Boot Record (MBR) disk to a GUID Partition Table (GPT) disk in Windows can be necessary for various reasons, such as overcoming the limitations of MBR disks, supporting larger disk sizes, or enabling features like Secure Boot. However, this process typically involves formatting the disk and thus erasing all data, which can be inconvenient or even disastrous if you have . . . [Read More]
If you are a Java developer, you might have wondered how to distribute your applications to end users in a convenient and user-friendly way. You might have also faced the challenge of bundling your application with a Java runtime, or making sure that the users have the right version of Java installed on their machines. Fortunately, Java 14 introduced a new tool called JPackage, which can help you . . . [Read More]
Developers and system administrators now face a few new challenges as HTTPS becomes more widely used as the standard connection protocol for websites. One of these challenges is the requirement to consolidate a canonical domain by rerouting non-HTTP sites to HTTPS in addition to rerouting non-www to www host names (or vice-versa). For that purpose adding the following code into your website's . . . [Read More]
When developing a website, it's essential to thoroughly test it before making it live. However, if you're working with a custom domain name, this can present a challenge. Typically, the domain name is already routed to a live site, while development continues on a separate server. To review the pre-launch website without making it public, you can modify the hosts file on your local machine. This . . . [Read More]
In an increasingly digital world, securing web traffic is essential. For developers and IT professionals, generating local SSL certificates is a crucial step in ensuring that internal applications and development environments are safeguarded against potential threats. While using trusted Certificate Authorities (CAs) for public-facing websites is the norm, creating your own certificate authority . . . [Read More]