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Category: Tutorials

  • How to use KVM/QEMU from the Terminal

    Together, KVM and QEMU allow you to create and run virtual machines on your Linux system from the terminal.

  • Fixing KVM spice-vdagent Display Auto-Resize Issue in Debian 12 With KDE Plasma, or desktops other than Gnome.

    You are running a Debian in a KVM VM. You installed spice-vdagent, started and enabled the service, yet nothing works. No screen resizing, nothing.

  • Quick Fix for ‘Error code: s4002 (Manifest)’ in Plex on Linux

    Experiencing ‘Error code: s4002 (Manifest)’ in Plex on Linux? This guide addresses the issue, often related to codec support for MP4 files in web browsers. Learn about the removal of libmp4v2 from FFmpeg due to licensing issues and how to resolve this problem by installing FFmpeg and libmp4v2 on popular Linux distributions, ensuring smooth streaming…

  • Setting up fish shell with the tide prompt

    This is a cheat sheet for configuring fish shell with the tide prompt on Linux.

  • Using git to track Linux config file changes.

    This cheat sheet guides Linux system administrators on installing Git and using it to track changes in system configuration files.

  • DHCP Reservations with KVM/QEMU

    You can set static IP addresses (DHCP reservations) for your virtual machines in KVM/QEMU using libvirt’s built-in DNS/DHCP server. This is done by modifying the network definition XML file.

  • Add ssh-agent to Arch/KDE for KeepassXC

    Learn how to set up SSH Agent integration with KeePassXC on Arch-based systems that use the KDE Plasma Desktop environment. Follow this step-by-step guide to configure the SSH agent and KeePassXC for seamless and secure SSH key management.

  • Cheat-Sheet: Adding an Additional Database to an Existing MariaDB Replication

    This cheat-sheet is a quick rundown on adding an additional database to an existing MariaDB master-slave replication setup. The distro-agnostic instructions cover key steps such as creating and exporting databases, granting privileges, and configuring replication settings. Use this guide as a refresher when you need to sync an additional database.

  • How to Set Up a Samba Share on Linux Mint

    Setting up a Samba share on your Linux Mint system can be a great way to share files between multiple computers on a local network, regardless of the operating system they’re running. With Samba, you can create a shared directory on your Linux Mint machine and access it from your Windows machine, allowing you to…

  • Learn the Basics of SSH: A Beginner’s Guide for Linux Users

    Learn the basics of SSH and how to use it to securely connect to a remote Linux server. This beginner-friendly guide covers everything from creating and managing SSH keys to advanced features like port forwarding and X11 forwarding. Whether you’re new to Linux or just new to SSH, this guide has everything you need to…

Together, KVM and QEMU allow you to create and run virtual machines on your Linux system from the terminal.