Synchronizing Files Between your Desktop and Laptop over SSH
My main computer is an Intel NUC6i5SYK. I call this my "desktop", but as far as mobility goes, it's much easier to carry around than most laptops. For working on the »
Securely Erase your Mobile Phone Data
Here's a common problem: You want to sell your mobile phone, but also want to make sure that you don't accidentally sell your personal data with it. Of course, if you are lucky »
Embedding the Python Interpreter in a Qt/C++ Application
A couple of years back, I was developing an application for Ubuntu. For unspecified reasons, I wanted to develop the GUI in Qt/C++, but implement all logic in Python. The default Python »
Setting Up Your Own Mail Server on Ubuntu
It is far more professional to have an email address with your own domain name, e.g. firstname@surname.tld, rather than one offered by a free email provider. Sure, you could buy »
Disabling the Guest Session in Ubuntu
In this short tutorial, I'll show you how to hide the Guest Session from the LightDM login screen on Ubuntu. This is something that I do every time I install a fresh copy »
Creating a Self-Signed SSL Certificate on Ubuntu
SSL certificates are very cheap these days. If fact, certain Certificate Authorities will issue you a SSL certificate for free. You just have to fill out the application form. There are, however, certain »