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Ummara Mushtaq-Staff Writer for Linux

Ummara Mushtaq

Staff Writer for Linux

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About Ummara Mushtaq

Ummara is a staff writer at MUO whose work focuses primarily on Linux. She has a degree in Telecommunication Engineering and has been writing about Linux for about 3 years.

Latest Articles

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How to Run a Program Periodically Using the Watch Command on Linux

If you find yourself running the same command again and again, there may be a better way.

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5 Ways to Check Your NIC Speed on Linux

Your internet speed also depends on the speed of your network interface controller (NIC). Here are a few ways to check your NIC speed on Linux.

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How to Use a Digital Clamp Meter for Electrical Measurements

A digital clamp meter makes it easier to measure the current flowing through a wire. Its probes can also be used for other electrical measurements.

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How to Manage Packages in openSUSE With Zypper

openSUSE ships with Zypper, a command-line package management tool that works with RPM packages. Here's how to use it.

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How to Install and Use AnyDesk on Linux

Need to access a remote machine from your Linux PC? Here's how you can install and use AnyDesk for establishing remote connections on Linux.

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How to Build Your Own Solar-Powered USB Charger

Charge all your devices for free using the power of the sun with this solar setup.

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How to Install Mozilla Firefox on Ubuntu: 5 Ways

Want a better browsing experience on your Linux PC? Here are five ways to install Mozilla Firefox on Ubuntu.

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How to List Installed Packages on Linux

It's easy to see which packages you have installed on your Linux PC with these commands.

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How to Use Absolute and Relative Cell References in Excel

Make the most out of Excel by efficiently utilizing absolute and relative references.

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How to Disable Automatic Updates in Ubuntu

While automatic updates are helpful, they can sometimes get in the way of your work. Here's how you can disable them in Ubuntu.

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How to Install Eclipse IDE on Linux

There are dozens of IDEs and code editors available for Linux, but when it comes to coding in Java, nothing beats Eclipse.

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which vs. whereis vs. whatis in Linux: What Are the Differences?

The which, whereis, and whatis commands may sound similar to a Linux newcomer, but they are more different than you might think.

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6 Motion Sensor DIY Ideas to Automate Your Home

Motion sensors are a great addition to your smart home setup and can be used in so many different ways, from detecting intruders to opening doors.

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How to Extract a Single File or Directory From TAR or TAR.GZ

Want to extract a single file or folder from a TAR or TAR.GZ archive? Here's how you can do that on Linux, using the tar command.

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How to Manage Command History on Linux

The command history helps you view commands you've previously run inside the terminal. Here's how you can manage the command history on Linux.

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Make Your Own Room Thermometer & Humidity Meter With Arduino

With an Arduino, DHT22 sensor, and LCD, you can create a gadget to measure and show temperature and relative humidity.

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How to Find All IP Addresses on a Network

As a network administrator, understanding which IP addresses are currently in use on a network is extremely important.

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Why Electrical Earthing Is Important for Household Appliances

Electricity is useful, but it's also dangerous. Here's how you stay safe with proper electrical earthing.

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How to Make a Temperature-Controlled DC Fan

Using a Schmitt trigger, you can build a simple temperature-controlled fan which switches on and off at set temperatures, no microcontroller required.

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How to Install Slack on Linux

Installing Slack on Linux is super easy and only requires a few simple steps, irrespective of the distro you're using.

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