Category: Tutorials
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Troubleshooting the Dummy Output/No Sound Issue on Linux Running MacBook Computers
Linux can indeed run on older Intel-based MacBook computers, such as the MacBook Pro 13-inch 2017 model. However, users often encounter a frustrating issue where there is only a "dummy output" for sound, meaning no audio output is available. This tutorial aims to help users resolve this audio issue. One case involved a user who…
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Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Linux Kernel 6.15 on Ubuntu 25.04 and Ubuntu 24.10
Linux Kernel 6.15 has been officially released, bringing several new features, including support for Rust in hrtimer and ARMv7, a new setcpuid= boot parameter for x86 CPUs, and enhancements for Intel and AMD PMU. Users can install this latest stable kernel on their Ubuntu 24.10 and 25.04 systems using the Ubuntu Mainline Kernel PPA. This…
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Upgrade Your Ubuntu: Step-by-Step Guide to Transition from 24.10 to 25.04
After nearly a month of anticipation, users of Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole) can upgrade to the new Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) release. This guide provides a step-by-step method for completing the upgrade. Ubuntu 24.10, which debuted on October 10th, 2024, is set to remain supported until July 2025. As this isn’t a Long Term Support…
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Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Linux Kernel 6.14 on Ubuntu 24.10
Linux 6.14 is now available as the latest stable kernel, and Ubuntu users can install it through the official Ubuntu Mainline Kernel PPA archive. This guide will walk you through both GUI and CLI methods for installation. Released on March 24th, 2025, Linux kernel 6.14 includes several new features such as Btrfs RAID1 read balancing…
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Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Linux Kernel 6.13 on Ubuntu
Linux Kernel 6.13 has recently been released, introducing several new features, including lazy preemption support, user-space shadow stack support for AArch64, and improved virtual machine capabilities under the Arm Confidential Compute Architecture. Ubuntu users are now able to install this latest kernel via the official Mainline Kernel PPA archive, whether they need additional hardware support…
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How to Upgrade Your Linux Mint 21.3 PC to the Newly Released Linux Mint 22
Today, the Linux Mint team opened the upgrade path from Linux Mint 21.3 “Virginia” to the latest Linux Mint 22 “Wilma” allowing existing users to upgrade their installations. Here’s how! Released earlier this week, Linux Mint 22 “Wilma” is the latest stable version of the popular Linux Mint distribution featuring the Cinnamon 6.2 desktop environment,…
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Step-by-step Guide: How to Install Linux Kernel 6.8 on Ubuntu
Linux 6.8 is currently the most updated stable kernel and it’s now accessible for Ubuntu users to install via Canonical’s Ubuntu Mainline Kernel PPA archive. This is a short guide showing you how to install it through the GUI or command line. Linux kernel 6.8 was officially launched on March 10th, 2024. It brings with…
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Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Linux Kernel 6.7 on Ubuntu
Linux 6.7 is now the latest stable kernel and Ubuntu users can now install it on their machines via Canonical’s Ubuntu Mainline Kernel PPA archive. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to achieve that using the GUI or the command line. Linux kernel 6.7 was released on January 7th, 2024, and it introduces new features…
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Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Linux Kernel 6.6 on Ubuntu
Canonical’s Ubuntu Mainline Kernel PPA isn’t dead as rumored and you can now install the newest Linux 6.6 kernel series on your Ubuntu. Here’s a tutorial showing you how to do it either by GUI or command line. Linux kernel 6.6 was launched in the last days of October 2023. It comes with new elements…
