Installing the Python version supported by your Debian or Ubuntu operating system is fairly straightforward. Use the following commands: Note: The above commands will install the default Python3 version that comes with your specific Debian or Ubuntu version. To install a more recent Python version on your Debian or Ubuntu system, you can use the […]
How to prevent leaks from VPN
I used following commands to prevent -almost- any outgoing internet connection from my Linux computer when VPN connection is not active. It is simple and it works. Reset ufw rules to default # ufw –force reset Drop all incoming traffic # ufw default deny incoming Drop all outgoing traffic # ufw default deny outgoing Let firewall […]
Recent files extension [gnome] [debian] [ubuntu]
I often open a document again and again until my work is done. I was happy being able to access my recent documents while I was using Windows and I looked for this feature on Gnome too. It is not there by default, but luckily we can have it with an extension. ErtuğrulDeveloping software, offering […]
How to paste as plain text [gnome] [debian] [ubuntu]
sudo aptitude install percentile copy formatted text CTRL ALT H select the text just copied paste it using CTRL V without formatting or try CTRL SHIFT V ErtuğrulDeveloping software, offering legal services, and gaming like it’s still the ’90s. LLM Exeter, PhD(c) in Private Int’l Law. Defender of Kaer Morhen. harman.av.tr
How to keep VPN connection alive automatically on debian
In today’s world of relentless surveillance, censorship and raising authoritarianism, using VPN –while it is still legal– should be a routine practice. I wrote a script to keep my VPN connection alive. This script runs when you log in and checks every 20 seconds whether your VPN is connected or not. If it finds out […]
How to install Virtualbox in Ubuntu
With Ubuntu 8.10 you only need one command to have Virtualbox running: sudo apt-get install virtualbox-ose You’ll find its icon under Applications – Accessories. In Ubuntu 8.04 and prior versions: sudo apt-get install virtualbox-ose sudo apt-get install virtualbox-ose-modules-`uname -r` sudo adduser $USER vboxusers log out and log in (hit Ctrl-Alt-Backspace) You probably need to run […]