My Computer Tips is a list of computing tips and tutorials covering many areas of computing from programming to Linux Distributions, added for my own reference should I ever encounter the same problem twice. My Computer Tips was launched in 2015. Select a category below or view my latest tips, newest first.
Linux Terminal
Export man pages in .html or .pdf format by installing mandoc on Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 9th of July 2022
Views: 260
Ubuntu
Install Apache2 on Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributions in 2022Posted: 26th of June 2022
Views: 289
Lubuntu
Adding a new application shortcut to the panel in LubuntuPosted: 25th of June 2022
Views: 428
Computer Ramblings
Selling your old Audio CD's and DVD's, can you make decent money?Posted: 18th of June 2022
Views: 200
Linux Terminal
Using the rm command to delete a directory, files using the terminal in LinuxPosted: 31st of May 2022
Views: 247
Linux Terminal
Check amount of free disk space using the df command in the terminal on LinuxPosted: 23rd of May 2022
Views: 264
Computer Ramblings
Upgrading the graphics card on my old PC. CPU fan not spinning up.Posted: 14th of May 2022
Views: 214
Ubuntu Mate
Install Opera web browser in Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 20th of February 2022
Views: 372
Bash Scripts
Best books for learning how to create bash / shell scripts in Linux 2022, rated by customer reviewsPosted: 10th of February 2022
Views: 381
Ubuntu Mate
Create an animated .png using apngasm in Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 27th of January 2022
Views: 485
PC Maintenance
How do I upgrade the memory on a Compaq CQ58 LaptopPosted: 20th of January 2022
Views: 464
Retro Software, Magazines & Games
Duck Shoot for the Commodore Vic 20, Mastertronic (1984)Posted: 12th of January 2022
Views: 756
Retro Software, Magazines & Games
8-bit and 16-bit computer games I used to play in the 1980's - 1990'sPosted: 16th of December 2021
Views: 1005
Computer Ramblings
The Linus Tech Tips Linux challenges and the state of LinuxPosted: 15th of December 2021
Views: 770
Ubuntu Mate
Convert image in .png format to .webp on Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 9th of December 2021
Views: 1466
Ubuntu Mate
Update keybinding for Print Screen button to open mate screenshot and capture active window with delayPosted: 8th of December 2021
Views: 1021
Linux Terminal
How to access linux man pages and output specific manual page to a .txt filePosted: 29th of November 2021
Views: 886
Java
Install Bluej on Ubuntu, Java Development Environment for beginnersPosted: 19th of November 2021
Views: 1110
Java
Simple for loop in Java. Print the numbers 1 to 10 in the consolePosted: 13th of November 2021
Views: 951
Caja File Manager
Caja file manager scripts. Creating and executing bash scripts from the right click context menuPosted: 12th of November 2021
Views: 531
Cups (Common UNIX Printing System)
Show status of printers and other printer information using the terminal in LinuxPosted: 30th of October 2021
Views: 707
Java
Reading user input and outputting the results to console in Java using Scanner classPosted: 27th of October 2021
Views: 849
Java
Printing to console in Java using the System.out.println commandPosted: 19th of October 2021
Views: 776
Java
How to compile your Java code using the terminal in Linux, Learning JavaPosted: 16th of October 2021
Views: 911
C++
Guess the random number C++ code on Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributions, Learning C++Posted: 5th of October 2021
Views: 672
Ubuntu
How do I upgrade a single package in Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 12th of September 2021
Views: 1078
Ubuntu
Create a multiboot USB for your .iso images, using Ventoy on LinuxPosted: 25th of August 2021
Views: 1294
Emulators
Install Open MSX emulator in Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 21st of August 2021
Views: 745
Computer Ramblings
The information superhighway. Getting online in the early days of the internetPosted: 18th of August 2021
Views: 1274
Firefox
Launch Firefox in Kiosk mode from the command line in LinuxPosted: 6th of August 2021
Views: 770
Firefox
Launch Firefox in incognito mode from the command line in LinuxPosted: 6th of August 2021
Views: 838
Thunderbird Email Client
Thunderbird Export / Save Emails to different formats using ImportExportTools NGPosted: 20th of June 2021
Views: 834
Computer Ramblings
HP Envy 5320 will not print in Colour on Windows 10Posted: 5th of June 2021
Views: 1227
Xubuntu
Install Cool Retro Terminal on Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 5th of June 2021
Views: 1233
CSS
CSS keyframes animation, move text around the screen in a square pathPosted: 2nd of June 2021
Views: 948
CSS
CSS animation, rotate image 90 degrees using transform rotatePosted: 20th of May 2021
Views: 1519
Ubuntu Mate
MATE Desktop Environment, how do I edit the main menuPosted: 5th of May 2021
Views: 1587
Ubuntu Mate
Open website with no browser toolbars in Chromium or Google Chrome on Ubuntu MatePosted: 18th of April 2021
Views: 1360
Retro Software, Magazines & Games
USB to internal Floppy Disk PCB connector board on LinuxPosted: 18th of April 2021
Views: 1334
Ubuntu
How to find out what date you installed Linux on your machinePosted: 13th of April 2021
Views: 1298
Computer Ramblings
SKYQ apps versus FreeSat apps for YouTube and other servicesPosted: 27th of March 2021
Views: 1250
CSS
How I created rounded boxes in the early days of the web using HTML tables, .gifs and PhotoshopPosted: 6th of March 2021
Views: 1112
Caja File Manager
Copy and paste the path to a folder using the location bar in Caja file managerPosted: 28th of February 2021
Views: 886
Ubuntu Mate
Neofetch, display system information in the terminal on Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 25th of February 2021
Views: 1538
Retro Software, Magazines & Games
Extract and list the contents of an Amiga .adf file using the terminal in UbuntuPosted: 22nd of February 2021
Views: 1889
Ubuntu
Install bashtop in Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributions. Monitor your cpu, memory, disks, network and other processesPosted: 21st of February 2021
Views: 1356
Ubuntu
Ubuntu 20.10 Groovy Gorilla installation error, installer crashedPosted: 3rd of February 2021
Views: 1918
Ubuntu Mate
Install psensor on Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributions to monitor hardware sensorsPosted: 31st of January 2021
Views: 1306
Ubuntu
Find out what version of Ubuntu you are running, using the terminalPosted: 29th of January 2021
Views: 1236
Ubuntu Mate
Output graphics card details in Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributions using the terminalPosted: 22nd of January 2021
Views: 1320
Ubuntu Mate
How do I calibrate a Joystick or Gamepad in Ubuntu or Ubuntu based distributionPosted: 14th of January 2021
Views: 2198
Linux Terminal
Kill multiple processes using the pkill command in LinuxPosted: 5th of January 2021
Views: 1581
Computer Ramblings
PayPal smart buttons. Create a Pay Now button for your websitePosted: 28th of December 2020
Views: 1534
Emulators
Install dosemu2 dos emulator in Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 24th of December 2020
Views: 2714
Ubuntu Mate
USB floppy drive, Formatting floppy disks to work in Windows using Ubuntu MatePosted: 22nd of December 2020
Views: 1509
C++
Basic user input and output using C++ in Linux, Learning C++Posted: 19th of December 2020
Views: 1354
Linux Terminal
Display free memory using the terminal in LinuxPosted: 17th of December 2020
Views: 1477
Retro Software, Magazines & Games
Microsoft Flight Simulator Version 5Posted: 8th of December 2020
Views: 1457
Emulators
dosbox, disable mouse capture inside dosbox windowPosted: 8th of December 2020
Views: 2200
Python3
Learning Python3, Generate a random number using Python3Posted: 8th of December 2020
Views: 975
Python3
Learning Python 3, getting basic user input and printing the resultsPosted: 7th of December 2020
Views: 1025
Linux Terminal
Using mlocate to find files by name, extension using the terminal in LinuxPosted: 27th of November 2020
Views: 1377
Ubuntu
Install Redshift to automatically adjust the colour of your screen depending on time of day on Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 26th of November 2020
Views: 2072
Python3
Create a new window using GTK and Python in Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 19th of November 2020
Views: 986
SQlite
Install SQlite3 in Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributions, create table, insert dataPosted: 19th of November 2020
Views: 821
Linux Terminal
Capture screenshots of websites using cutycapt in different formats using the terminal in Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 15th of November 2020
Views: 1771
Ubuntu
PulseAudio, Pavucontrol not saving settings after reboot on Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 11th of November 2020
Views: 6224
Ubuntu
No sound after installation of Ubuntu or Ubuntu based distribution, install pavucontrolPosted: 9th of November 2020
Views: 1373
Retro Software, Magazines & Games
OctaMED SoundStudio for the Commodore AmigaPosted: 2nd of November 2020
Views: 2769
Debian
Installing Debian for the first time, download the non free versionPosted: 1st of November 2020
Views: 1065
Ubuntu
Shutdown Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributions at a specific time or within (x) minutesPosted: 30th of October 2020
Views: 1446
Emulators
Vice Commdore 64 Emulator will not launch on Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 30th of October 2020
Views: 3158
Ubuntu
Open and edit files using Visual Studio Code from FIlezilla FTP Client on LinuxPosted: 27th of October 2020
Views: 14742
Retro Software, Magazines & Games
Put your old Blackberry Playbook to use in 2020Posted: 25th of October 2020
Views: 5912
Ubuntu
Download Microsoft Edge preview version for Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 22nd of October 2020
Views: 1096
C++
Install Microsoft Visual Studio Code in Kubuntu, Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributions. Compile and execute C++ scriptPosted: 18th of October 2020
Views: 1770
C++
Create a simple c++ script using Ubuntu and other Ubuntu based distributions, Learning C++Posted: 17th of October 2020
Views: 1252
Firefox
Firefox site information, connection to website, padlock is showing as insecurePosted: 12th of October 2020
Views: 1023
Image Editors
Photopea advanced image editor. A Photoshop alternative onlinePosted: 6th of October 2020
Views: 1159
Xubuntu
Install Putty in Xubuntu and other Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 5th of October 2020
Views: 1264
Cups (Common UNIX Printing System)
Start, Stop and Restart the Cups print Server in Linux using the terminalPosted: 30th of September 2020
Views: 12953
Cups (Common UNIX Printing System)
Cups, Unauthorized Enter your username and password or the root username and password to access this page.Posted: 30th of September 2020
Views: 1378
Search Engines (SEO)
How to do I generate a sitemap in .xml format and import this to Google Search Console to get my website listed in GooglePosted: 30th of September 2020
Views: 1059
Computer Ramblings
Sell or re-purpose your old computer cables and componentsPosted: 3rd of September 2020
Views: 1533
Computer Ramblings
Making the switch from Windows to Linux, here are some things to think aboutPosted: 31st of August 2020
Views: 1777
Linux Terminal
Create a new folder and file using the mkdir and touch commands using the terminal in LinuxPosted: 16th of August 2020
Views: 1754
Ubuntu
Create a really simple banner using GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) in LinuxPosted: 7th of August 2020
Views: 1467
Linux Terminal
Convert a PDF document to text or html using pdftotext, pdftohtml in Linux using the terminalPosted: 3rd of August 2020
Views: 2128
Emulators
BBC Micro emulator beebem for Ubuntu, Xubuntu, Lubuntu, Mint and other distributionsPosted: 28th of July 2020
Views: 2407
Retro Software, Magazines & Games
BEEBUG FOR THE BBC, Retro magazine for the BBC Micro 1984Posted: 26th of July 2020
Views: 1904
Ubuntu
Install the tree package to list folders and files in a tree like format inside the terminal on LinuxPosted: 22nd of July 2020
Views: 1309
Thunderbird Email Client
How do I disable paragraph spacing when composing emails on ThunderbirdPosted: 8th of May 2020
Views: 2379
Thunderbird Email Client
Change the default web browser for opening links inside emails on Thunderbird LinuxPosted: 7th of May 2020
Views: 2535
Python3
How to create a basic Python3 script in Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 28th of April 2020
Views: 1967
Computer Ramblings
Websites that prompt users to turn off their ad blocker, or block website contentPosted: 28th of April 2020
Views: 1255
Kubuntu
How do I remove widget / application icon from the menu panel in Kubuntu 19.10Posted: 21st of April 2020
Views: 1230
Ubuntu Mate
How do I find out what version of Caja file manager I am runningPosted: 16th of April 2020
Views: 4543
PC Maintenance
My computer powers up for a few seconds then shuts downPosted: 4th of April 2020
Views: 1236
Retro Software, Magazines & Games
YouTube channels featuring retro computers, games, software, and peripheralsPosted: 26th of February 2020
Views: 5157
Xubuntu
How do I create a new menu panel in Xubuntu or other Linux distribution that uses XFCE4Posted: 22nd of February 2020
Views: 2330
Xubuntu
Where are the desktop wallpapers located in Xubuntu. /usr/share/xfce4/backdropsPosted: 18th of February 2020
Views: 4805
Thunderbird Email Client
How to import Thunderbird profile from newer to older version, thunderbird --allow-downgradePosted: 5th of February 2020
Views: 2548
Linux Terminal
How to access HP Linux Imaging and Printing System set up on Ubuntu using the terminalPosted: 13th of November 2019
Views: 1807
Emulators
C64 Forever, C64 Forever, Free Express edition. Commodore 64 Emulator running on Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributions using WinePosted: 26th of October 2019
Views: 2581
Thunderbird Email Client
Linux, Thunderbird is already running but not responding errorPosted: 24th of October 2019
Views: 2482
Linux Terminal
Oracle VirtualBox, Unable to insert virtual optical diskPosted: 11th of October 2019
Views: 7389
Linux Terminal
Oracle VirtualBox only displaying 32-bit version(s), when setting up new Virtual Machine on LinuxPosted: 11th of October 2019
Views: 1736
Ubuntu
Ubuntu 4.10, Warty Warthog. The first Ubuntu Linux DistributionPosted: 6th of October 2019
Views: 2960
Retro Software, Magazines & Games
Microsoft Office Standard, 3.5" Floppy Disk version . Word, Excel, Power Point and Mail. Windows 3.1, MS-DOSPosted: 3rd of October 2019
Views: 3326
Emulators
Install Fuse ZX Spectrum Emulator in Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 27th of September 2019
Views: 5723
HTML
HTML select menu, displaying counties in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern IrelandPosted: 26th of September 2019
Views: 2734
Firefox
Turn off push notifications in Firefox web browserPosted: 24th of September 2019
Views: 1748
Linux Terminal
Using GParted in Linux to format a hard drive, flash drive, SD CardPosted: 17th of September 2019
Views: 4426
MariaDB Database
Perform basic SELECT queries in MariaDB using the Linux TerminalPosted: 15th of September 2019
Views: 1845
MariaDB Database
Create a new database, table and insert data, using MariaDB in the Linux TerminalPosted: 12th of September 2019
Views: 1979
Ubuntu Mate
Wine application icon missing in Ubuntu Mate menuPosted: 9th of September 2019
Views: 2874
Linux Terminal
Copy .iso image to USB flash drive using dd command in Linux using the terminalPosted: 3rd of September 2019
Views: 2231
MariaDB Database
Create a new user using MariaDB database in the Linux TerminalPosted: 30th of June 2019
Views: 2090
MariaDB Database
Install MariaDB database in Ubuntu based distributions 2019Posted: 16th of June 2019
Views: 2263
Emulators
Install Commodore Amiga Emulator FS-UAE on Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 25th of May 2019
Views: 4835
Ubuntu
Sim City 4 Deluxe Edition Install Wine Linux. Trouble installing from CD/Disk 2Posted: 19th of May 2019
Views: 2516
Linux Terminal
Switching from Windows to Linux, three ways to Install and try a Linux distribution without dual bootingPosted: 26th of January 2019
Views: 2846
Linux Terminal
Nemo file manager not showing thumbnails of imagesPosted: 22nd of November 2018
Views: 6356
Vanilla Javascript
Generate a random number between 1 and 5 using Math.floor and Math.random commands in JavascriptPosted: 22nd of October 2018
Views: 2345
Vanilla Javascript
Using document.getElementByID() in javascript to send form dataPosted: 15th of October 2018
Views: 2231
Linux Terminal
Remove files and folders from inside directory on LinuxPosted: 15th of September 2018
Views: 2376
Wine
Remove wine menu entries in Ubuntu and other distributionsPosted: 28th of June 2018
Views: 4298
Linux Terminal
How do I access the cups server, common unix printing systemPosted: 27th of June 2018
Views: 4336
Wine
Can't find wine programme launcher after installation on Linux MintPosted: 14th of June 2018
Views: 2891
Ubuntu
Where are the fonts located in Ubuntu and other Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 3rd of June 2018
Views: 2216
MariaDB Database
Create a new user in MariaDB and GRANT ALL privileges (Part 2)Posted: 28th of May 2018
Views: 2137
Ubuntu
Install MariaDB Database in Ubuntu and other Ubuntu based distributions (Part 1)Posted: 26th of May 2018
Views: 2189
Linux Terminal
Batch resize images in Linux using imagemagick and the terminalPosted: 14th of October 2017
Views: 2953
Xubuntu
Xubuntu, Gigolo opens FTP connections in Firefox instead of ThunarPosted: 29th of May 2016
Views: 3514
Ubuntu
Running Sketchup 8 in Wine. Sketchup was unable to initialize OpenGL, LinuxPosted: 29th of May 2016
Views: 5667
Linux Terminal
Change the default text editor in Filezilla, LinuxPosted: 26th of April 2016
Views: 4647
Linux Terminal
How to view files on a Linux partition in WindowsPosted: 13th of April 2016
Views: 2794
Linux Mint
Access FTP server using the Nemo File Manager in Linux MintPosted: 27th of March 2016
Views: 11754
Linux Mint
What happens when a file is owned by root in Linux MintPosted: 23rd of March 2016
Views: 2860
Ubuntu
Unable to access files on external drive on Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distribution, change ownership and group using chown -RPosted: 23rd of March 2016
Views: 2988
Ubuntu
Unable to set the correct time in Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 17th of March 2016
Views: 2646
Linux Terminal
Crossover Linux 19, the easy way to install Windows Applications and GamesPosted: 8th of February 2016
Views: 2320
CSS
Simple CSS responsive menu for websites and mobile devicesPosted: 26th of January 2016
Views: 2395
Xubuntu
Volume control is missing from my panel and plugins in Xubuntu, how do I restore it?Posted: 20th of January 2016
Views: 3276
Linux Terminal
Show hidden files in a specific directory using the terminal in LinuxPosted: 18th of January 2016
Views: 5168
PHP5
Get the day of the week for a specified date using PHP5Posted: 17th of January 2016
Views: 2836
Xubuntu
Xubuntu, Panel Preferences notification area greyed outPosted: 16th of January 2016
Views: 3330
Ubuntu
Enable ufw, uncomplicated firewall in Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 26th of December 2015
Views: 3244
Thunderbird Email Client
Back up emails, accounts and contacts in Thunderbird on Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 24th of December 2015
Views: 4216
Linux Terminal
How can I view all of the bash history in Linux using the terminalPosted: 23rd of December 2015
Views: 1962
Bash Scripts
Create a simple bash script in Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributionsPosted: 18th of December 2015
Views: 3351
Linux Terminal
Mail delivery failed: returning message to sender. No Such User HerePosted: 17th of December 2015
Views: 2865
Linux Terminal
Import - Export MySQL / MariaDB database using the terminal in Ubuntu LinuxPosted: 15th of December 2015
Views: 2956
PHP5
Count the number of elements in a PHP array using the count() functionPosted: 15th of December 2015
Views: 1890
MySQL Database
Create a new user, assign all privileges using MySQL / MariaDB using LinuxPosted: 28th of November 2015
Views: 2416
PHP5
Pass ampersand through query strings in URL using PHP5Posted: 27th of November 2015
Views: 3588
Gnome3
How do I change the font size of the top menu panel in Gnome3Posted: 25th of September 2015
Views: 3292
