Ashley B.
Content Writer (Hi! I’m Ashley, a Linux Administrator with a passion for making Linux simpler and more accessible for beginners. Since 2021, I’ve been writing friendly, practical guides at OperaVPS to help users install software, use the command line, and get comfortable with their VPS. Linux doesn’t have to be intimidating. and I’m here to show that anyone can learn it with the right support and a little curiosity.
Upgrade Debian 10 to Debian 11
Debian is a popular, stable, free, and open-source Linux distribution. Debian systems currently use the Linux kernel or the FreeBSD kernel. Users are grateful for the stability, security, and smooth upgrade processes of both packages and the entire distribution. If you are a Debian 10 user and you are thinking to upgrade Debian 10 to […]
How to Install VS Code on Ubuntu
Read on to learn how you can install VS Code on Ubuntu. But first, see what Visual Studio is. Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code is a robust, free, open-source text editor. It has a built-in terminal, code refactoring tools, snippets, syntax highlighting, code completion, and more. Visual Studio Code is compatible with multiple operating systems, including […]
What is Debian OS?
Debian OS, established by Ian Murdock in 1993, is one of the most venerable and well-known Linux distributions. It serves as the foundation for many other Linux distributions, such as Ubuntu, Mint, and Kali Linux, due to its exceptional stability and security.
How to Install LAMP on Debian
The LAMP software stack is an abbreviation of four words: PHP, MySQL/MariaDB-Server, Apache, and Linux. LAMP is a Software bundle of the most famous free and open-source software in the web world, known as Web Stack. This collection is used to host the web server and implement dynamic sites on the server, which uses Linux […]
How to Change Python Default Version in Debian/Ubuntu
Python is an object-oriented, high-level, general-purpose programming language. Python is a powerful and flexible language that has become one of the best programming languages due to its features such as simplicity and ease of use, and its popularity is increasing day by day. This programming language is widely used in the world because it can […]
7 Best Ubuntu Alternatives
When you purchase your own Linux VPS, you are ready to find and choose your preferred distribution. This part is useful to find out which distribution suits your needs and priorities. Also, if you have already selected to use Ubuntu and you are thinking to replace it, this content is all yours. In the end, […]
How to Install Syncthing on Ubuntu
Syncthing is an open-source application that enables you to transfer your files directly between two (or more) devices. In this article, you will learn How to Install Syncthing Ubuntu to Synchronize Files. This peer-to-peer (without relying on a central server) synchronization program is available for Linux, BSD, macOS, Windows, Android, and Solaris. Join us with […]
Fix “Umount Target is Busy” Error in Linux
While transferring data in any computer, if you unmount a USB flash driver/Data storage while it is still busy on it, you face the error ”device is currently in use” While unmounting a device/portion on Linux, the same error occurs after running the umount command.
Windows VPS vs Linux VPS – Comparison, Differences
VPS hosting is a flexible, scalable, and secure solution for businesses of all sizes. Choosing the right VPS operating system (Windows or Linux) is a critical decision because it affects server performance, security, software compatibility, cost, and overall management. In this guide, we explore both VPS types, highlight their advantages and limitations, and provide guidance […]
Install and Configure SMTP Server with Postfix on Ubuntu
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) uses a program to send, receive, and relay outgoing emails between senders and receivers on mail servers. In this article, you will learn How to Install and Configure SMTP server with Postfix on Ubuntu Email communication would not be possible without it since SMTP chooses which servers will receive your […]
Debian vs Arch Linux – Key Differences, Comparison
The diversity and breadth of Linux distributions, unlike the advantages such as the possibility of choosing between various options based on their needs, make it difficult for Linux users to decide between them. Linux users are constantly comparing Linux distributions with each other, and finding the best Linux distribution has become a challenge for them, […]
How to Fix Ubuntu not booting? [boot repair & other ways]
Ubuntu boot issues might occur because of bootloader problems, Grub issues, etc. Boot repair Ubuntu is one of the used tools to fix Ubuntu boot problem and repair common Linux not booting issues. To use the Linux boot repair tool, the below steps are required: Create a bootable USB with GPT partitioning. Boot your computer […]