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Fixing "Unable to parse package file /var/lib/apt/lists" Error in Ubuntu and Other Linux Distributions

Seeing "Unable to parse package file /var/lib/apt/lists" Error in Ubuntu Linux? Here's how to handle this common update error in Ubuntu-based distributions.

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Abhishek Prakash

02 Feb 2023 3 min read

Ubuntu Studio To Replace Xfce With KDE Plasma Desktop Environment

Ubuntu Studio is a popular official flavour of Ubuntu tailored for creative content creators involved in audio production, video, graphics,

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Ankush Das

06 May 2020 2 min read

Linux Distro Review

Ubuntu Cinnamon Remix 20.04 Review: The Perfect Blend of Ubuntu With Cinnamon

GNOME 3 was introduced in 2011, and the GNOME Shell immediately generated both positive and negative responses. Many users and

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Dimitrios

29 Oct 2020 5 min read

After More Than 3 Years, Inkscape 1.0 is Finally Here With Tons of Feature Improvements

Even though I’m not an expert, it is safe to say that Inkscape is one of the best vector

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Ankush Das

05 May 2020 3 min read

Applications

Browse the Peer-to-peer Web With Beaker Browser

The Internet as we know it has existed unchanged (more or less) for the last 50 years. People across the

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John Paul Wohlscheid

04 May 2020 5 min read

Ubuntu

How to Assign Static IP Address on Ubuntu Linux

Brief: In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to assign static IP address on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions. Both

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Dimitrios

29 Oct 2020 4 min read

Linux Distro Review

Pop OS 20.04 Review: Best Ubuntu-based Distribution Just Got Better

Brief: Pop OS 20.04 is an impressive Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. I review the major new features in

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Ankush Das

29 Oct 2022 7 min read

Ubuntu

How to Handle Automatic Updates in Ubuntu

Brief: This tutorial teaches you how to handle the unattended upgrade i.e. the automatic system updates in Ubuntu Linux.

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Abhishek Prakash

11 Jan 2023 4 min read

Applications

Encrypt Your Files Before Uploading it to Cloud With Cryptomator

Open source software highlight of this week is Cryptomator. It is a unique free and open-source encryption software that

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Ankush Das

29 Oct 2020 5 min read

Linux Distro Review

Lubuntu 20.04 Review: Lightweight, Minimalistic, Polished

Lubuntu 20.04 LTS is significantly different than its previous LTS version. It is aiming to give you a more

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Dimitrios

27 Apr 2020 5 min read

Tutorial

Using Files and Folders on Desktop Screen in Ubuntu

Here's how you can access your files and folders right through the desktop screen on Ubuntu.

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Abhishek Prakash

21 Feb 2024 5 min read

History, Trivia & Nostalgia 🗓

What Happened to IPv5? Why there is IPv4, IPv6 but no IPv5?

There is IPV4 and then there is IPV6. Ever wondered why there is no IPv5?

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John Paul Wohlscheid

23 Mar 2025 3 min read

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Released. Download Now!

Brief: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa has been finally released. Here is a quick recap of the new features

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Ankush Das

25 Apr 2020 3 min read

16 Things to do After Installing Ubuntu 20.04

Here is a list of tweaks and things to do after installing Ubuntu 20.04, to get a smoother and

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Abhishek Prakash

11 Jan 2023 9 min read

Things You Should Know About Ubuntu 20.04

Ubuntu 20.04 release is just around the corner and you may have a few questions and doubts regarding upgrades,

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Abhishek Prakash

11 Jan 2023 5 min read

Applications

MystiQ: A Free and Open Source Audio/Video Converter

Brief: MystiQ is a new open-source video converter tool available for Linux and Windows. It uses FFMPEG underneath and

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Ankush Das

20 Apr 2020 3 min read

Arch Linux

Getting Started With Pacman Commands in Arch-based Linux Distributions

Learn what you can do with pacman commands in Linux, how to use them to find new packages, install and upgrade new packages, and clean your system.

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Dimitrios

25 Mar 2025 6 min read

Quick Tip

How to Enable Single-Click File Opening in Nautilus File Manager in Linux

GNOME and a few other desktop environments use the Nautilus file manager which can be further tweaked as per your

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Abhishek Prakash

11 Jan 2023 2 min read

Terminal Fun

13 Linux Commands to Have Some Fun in the Terminal

So, you think Linux terminal is all work and no fun? These funny Linux commands will prove you wrong.

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Community

18 Oct 2023 8 min read

Quick Tip

Open Files and Folders as Administrator in Nautilus File Manager in Linux

Learn to add an “Open as Administrator” option in the right click context menu in Nautilus file manager in Ubuntu and other Linux distributions.

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Abhishek Prakash

26 Aug 2025 3 min read

Applications

Foliate: A Modern eBook Reader App for Linux

Brief: Foliate is simple and elegant open source eBook viewer that provides a Kindle-like reading experience on Linux desktop.

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Ankush Das

16 Apr 2021 3 min read

Linux Mint 20 New Features and Other Important Things Associated With it

Linux Mint 20 is released. Check out all the new features it brings. Linux Mint is based on long-term

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Abhishek Prakash

11 Jan 2023 4 min read

Ubuntu

How to Add Multiple Time Zones in Ubuntu

Follow the steps for adding additional clocks for multiple time zones in Ubuntu and other distributions using GNOME desktop environment.

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Abhishek Prakash

17 Oct 2024 3 min read

Ubuntu

How to Install Curl on Ubuntu [Quick Tip]

Summary To install curl on Ubuntu or Ubuntu-based Linux distributions, you can use the apt command in the terminal

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Sergiu

29 Oct 2020 2 min read