Easy Tech Tutorials

In the realm of computing, the command-line interface (commonly referred to as the terminal) provides a versatile and powerful means of file manipulation. Mastering the use of your terminal is an invaluable skill. In this tutorial, I will show you how to open various types of files using the terminal across a variety of operating systems. Why Use Terminal While your GUI is intuitive and user-friendly, the terminal is indispensable for a range of tasks that require precision, automation, and batch processing (my favorite.) Utilizing the terminal enables you to write scripts to automate repetitive tasks or execute operations on multiple files simultaneously. Before we delve into specific commands, you'll need to identify where the terminal application can be accessed on your operating system. Windows: Use PowerShell or Command Prompt. MacOS: Your Terminal can be found in the Utilities folder within the Applications directory. Linux: Your terminal can usually be opened using the Ctr...

VirtualBox is easy-to-use software that allows you to use multiple operating systems simultaneously. As different operating systems have their pros and cons, using virtual machine software allows computer users the ability to have all the benefits! Many video games are written to work with Windows only, and Linux is well-known for its ease of use and is extremely popular among programmers. Because of this, many Windows users choose to install a Linux distribution on VirtualBox. VirtualBox is also great for users who just want to try out a different operating system before committing to a day-long format! In fact, many VirtualBox users have a number of virtual machines installed for a variety of purposes, whether it is just to try a new operating system, keep things organized/separated, or to hide files from others using their computer (as each virtual machine can be password-protected.) This tutorial will show you how to install Ubuntu, one of the most popular Linux distributions, o...

  There are many reasons why you might consider installing Linux. With regular updates (including kernel updates), Linux is very secure. It also comes at zero cost to the user. It is completely free and open source. There are a number of distributions for users to choose from, so there is an option for everyone. This guide will show you how to install Linux Mint. Before beginning, you'll need a few things. If you have important files saved on your computer, make sure to back them up, so you don't lose them. You'll also need a copy of Linux Mint saved as an ISO. If you're going to run Mint on a virtual machine, you can just save the iso on your computer. If you're going to do a complete format, you'll want to burn an image of Mint. Let's get started! Booting into Linux for the First Time To get your installation started, insert the Mint disc into your CD/DVD drive and restart your computer. When your computer starts, it'll automatically boot into Mint...