How to check what version of Linux Mint you are running
To see which version of Linux Mint you are using, issue the following command: user@host ~ $ cat /etc/issue Linux Mint 19.1 Tessa \n \l
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Cannot find Mintupdate icon, shield, or program in the menu
Issue: You’re trying to update Linux Mint 18.x to the latest 18.x version. You google that there is a program called Mintupdate, which is supposed
How to upgrade from Linux Mint 18.1 to 18.3 and then to 19.x
Solution: You want to upgrade your Linux Mint but you’re unsure how to do it. Following this article: https://www.tecmint.com/upgrade-to-linux-mint-19/ The steps are basically to first
"Package dbus-x11 is not configured yet" error loop during Linux Mint Upgrade
You’ve just run ‘mintupgrade upgrade’ During the upgrade process your system start looping endlessly and you see many errors, but a notable one keeps on
How to get special characters on a Linux keyboard
On Linux Mint, you can get special characters by using the right Alt key. Press the right Alt key, and then then press the special
How to recover a Linux Mint / Ubuntu System’s Root Password
This article explains how to get your Linux system password reset. To reset your lost or fogotten password: Reboot your computer / Turn your computer
How to recover/reset forgotten Gnome Keyring Password?
What is a Linux Keyring? A Linux keyring is a system component that securely stores and manages sensitive information such as passwords, authentication tokens, and
How do you take a screenshot on a Linux desktop?
Printscreen works. If you’re using Chrome, try Awesome Screenshot, but it’s got flaws and sometimes just doesn’t work. 95% good, 5% bad. Otherwise, try: sudo
How to avoid having to retype a password repeatedly using ssh-keygen and ssh-copy-id
You are tired of using SSH and having to repeatedly type passwords. This slowing down your workflow, especially as you are working on multiple servers.
How to maintain SSH terminal sessions using screen on an unreliable link
Background Broken SSH sessions can be a pain in the butt because it disrupts your workflow. Broken SSH sessions may be a result of: An