How do I install VMware Tools on Ubuntu? (official method)
Install VMware Tools on Ubuntu with open-vm-tools, choose the right package for Desktop or Server and verify that the integration works.
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Tutorials and Tips for Learning to Use Linux
Are you thinking of switching to Linux, breathing new life into an old computer, or sorting out a problem with your current distribution? Our guides will help you choose and install Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Arch or a lighter system, set up a dual-boot system and improve your PC’s performance. We also explain how to back up your system, manage memory more effectively, extend your laptop’s battery life or administer network services. Find our other IT tutorials on the Assistouest blog.
Zorin OS, a Linux distribution that looks like macOS
Discover Zorin OS, the Linux distribution that takes on the design of macOS while offering the stability and lightness of Linux.
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Set up a secure WireGuard VPN on Ubuntu to access your local network
Create a secure WireGuard VPN on Ubuntu and access your local network remotely. Complete guide with a web interface, Docker and step-by-step configuration.
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The best Linux distributions to replace Windows in 2026
Discover the best Linux distributions in 2026 to replace Windows 10: free, stable alternatives suitable for all PCs.
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Install AdGuard Home on Linux and protect your network from adverts, trackers and malware
Install AdGuard Home on Linux and protect your network from ads, trackers and malware with a fast, customisable local DNS server.
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Installing Arch Linux with KDE Plasma: A comprehensive guide to UEFI, the system and applications
Install Arch Linux in UEFI mode, configure the base system and add a minimal KDE Plasma desktop with this step-by-step guide.
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Installing Pi-hole on Linux for a DNS service that filters out adverts and malware
Install Pi-hole on Linux and efficiently block ads, trackers and malicious domains at the source with a local filtering DNS server.
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The best Linux desktop environments in 2026: a guide to choosing the right one
Discover and compare the main Linux desktop environments: GNOME, KDE, Xfce, Cinnamon, MATE, LXQt, Budgie and others. A comprehensive guide to choosing the right one for your needs.
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Install Ubuntu to replace Windows on your PC
Windows 10 is reaching end of support. Learn how to install Ubuntu step by step and give an old or Windows 11-incompatible PC a second life.
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