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Uninstalling and removing an app or package from Ubuntu

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  This article describes removing software from your Ubuntu system that you do not need anymore. We are describing software removal both through the graphical user interface (Ubuntu Software Manager) and the command line-the (Terminal). Please note that you need administrative privileges in order to install/uninstall software from Ubuntu. We have run the commands and procedures mentioned in this article on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Uninstall Applications Through Ubuntu Software Manager One way to uninstall software from your computer is through the Ubuntu Software Manager. Click on the Ubuntu Software icon in the Activities toolbar; this will open the Ubuntu Software manager through which you can search for, install and uninstall software from your computer. Then click the Installed tab from the following view to list all the applications installed on your Ubuntu system: From the list of applications, look up for the one you want to uninstall and then click the Remove button against it. In thi

How to run windows programs on linux

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  Wine is a great way to run your favorite Windows programs on Linux , but if you don't want to mess with a program's settings to get it just right, free app PlayOnLinux has a bunch in its database that you can install with one click. Run Windows Apps in Linux with Wine 1.0 No matter how easy Linux distributions make it for newcomers to install and use a free,… Read more PlayOnLinux uses Wine to install these programs, so you aren't getting some half-assed emulation here—this is just a way to quickly and easily install your favorite apps from one simple menu. It has a  ton  of games, from Starcraft II to Portal to Mass Effect, plus other popular Windows apps like Microsoft Office. Essentially, it takes the technical, behind-the-scenes work and does it all for you, so you can get to using your apps. It'll even install the best version of Wine for each app, meaning you always get the best experience possible. Hit the link to check it out, and see the How-To Geek link for

How to install the Proton Vpn on Linux

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Debian-based distros Our app currently supports Linux Debian 10+, Ubuntu 18.04+, and most distros based on these Linux versions (including Mint and Kali, but not Ubuntu Server or Raspbian). If you are using an older version of  our Linux client, we recommend that you uninstall it before installing the new app. Please see the Notes(1) section at the end of this article for instructions.  Open Terminal and enter the following commands (or just copy and paste them in).  Note: before starting, we recommend running the following command to ensure you system is up to date: sudo apt-get upgrade 1. Add the ProtonVPN repository to your system’s software sources(2): wget -q -O - https://repo.protonvpn.com/debian/public_key.asc | sudo apt-key add -  Followed by: sudo add-apt-repository 'deb https://repo.protonvpn.com/debian unstable main' Note : Once this repo has been added, the app will be kept updated by your default package manager. 2. Install the client: sudo apt-get update &&am

Running VS Code on an Android Device

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IF you're the sort of person who's phone is their workhorse as I am, then finding a decent IDE for quick edits on code is while a personal choice a bit of a problem as there are not many out there. While i'm not advocating trying to do all your coding on a phone,having access to a familiar interface would make things useful. With its library of plugins and easy to use interface VSCode is the defacto standard for nany when editing code such as ansible, bash or python. While its not supported as an app on android it is possible with a little tinkering to get it working on your phone. Termux Termux Termux is a Terminal emulator for Android which doesn't require root, its available on either the Google Play store or fDroid for download. Once installed you get a local terminal which can run bash, fish, zsh or others and the same tools you use on Linux desktops like ssh, nano, rsync and grep are all available and there is a package management system to pull in other applicati