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Ummara Mushtaq-Staff Writer for Linux

Ummara Mushtaq

Staff Writer for Linux

About Ummara Mushtaq

Ummara is a staff writer at MUO whose work focuses primarily on Linux. She has a degree in Telecommunication Engineering and has been writing about Linux for about 3 years.

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How to Disable Automatic Updates in Ubuntu

While automatic updates are helpful, they can sometimes get in the way of your work. Here's how you can disable them in Ubuntu.

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How to Install Eclipse IDE on Linux

There are dozens of IDEs and code editors available for Linux, but when it comes to coding in Java, nothing beats Eclipse.

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which vs. whereis vs. whatis in Linux: What Are the Differences?

The which, whereis, and whatis commands may sound similar to a Linux newcomer, but they are more different than you might think.

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6 Motion Sensor DIY Ideas to Automate Your Home

Motion sensors are a great addition to your smart home setup and can be used in so many different ways, from detecting intruders to opening doors.

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How to Extract a Single File or Directory From TAR or TAR.GZ

Want to extract a single file or folder from a TAR or TAR.GZ archive? Here's how you can do that on Linux, using the tar command.

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How to Manage Command History on Linux

The command history helps you view commands you've previously run inside the terminal. Here's how you can manage the command history on Linux.

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Make Your Own Room Thermometer & Humidity Meter With Arduino

With an Arduino, DHT22 sensor, and LCD, you can create a gadget to measure and show temperature and relative humidity.

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How to Find All IP Addresses on a Network

As a network administrator, understanding which IP addresses are currently in use on a network is extremely important.

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Why Electrical Earthing Is Important for Household Appliances

Electricity is useful, but it's also dangerous. Here's how you stay safe with proper electrical earthing.

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How to Make a Temperature-Controlled DC Fan

Using a Schmitt trigger, you can build a simple temperature-controlled fan which switches on and off at set temperatures, no microcontroller required.

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How to Install Slack on Linux

Installing Slack on Linux is super easy and only requires a few simple steps, irrespective of the distro you're using.

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How to Install Webmin on Linux

Webmin is a browser-based tool for administering Linux and Unix servers. Here's how you can install it on your system.

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How to Use a Scatter Plot in Microsoft Excel to Predict Data Behavior

Use the power of Microsoft Excel to find the trend in your data.

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How to Fix the SSH “Connection Refused” Error on Linux

The SSH "connection refused" error can prevent you from accessing remote machines on a network. Here's how you can troubleshoot it.

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How to Manage Startup Applications on Ubuntu

Launching Ubuntu apps automatically on system startup saves you the time and effort of manually searching for and starting programs.

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How to Use the ip Command to Manage Networks in Linux

The ip command is a must-know tool for system and network administrators. Here's how you can use it to manage networks and IP addresses on Linux.

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10 Key Signs Your Device Battery Needs Replacing

When you spot these tell-tale signs, it's time to swap out that battery.

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How to Create an Automatic Solar-Powered Street Light

You can make a light come on at night using minimum basic circuit elements, and you don't have to pay for the energy needed to make it work.

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How to Install NetBeans on Linux

Want to create desktop and web applications on your Linux machine? Here's how to install NetBeans, an open-source IDE for writing code.

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How to List Current Logged-In Users on Linux

You can get a list of all the users who are currently logged in on your Linux system, provided you have the necessary permissions.

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