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1. Install ssh sudo apt install ssh 2. Add these lines to the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file: Match group sftp ChrootDirectory /home X11Forwarding no AllowTcpForwarding no ForceCommand internal-sftp I like to set the ChrootDirectory to "/ "so I can access the /media folder where all the external hard drives are attached. 3. Create an sftp user's group. I use "Users and Groups" for this. The program name is users-admin and you get that by installing gnome-system-tools. It is installed by default in Mint. 4. Add your user to the sftp user group. Once again, I use "Users and Groups" 5. Get the IP address for the computer running the SFTP server. You can get this with "ifconfig" or "ip addr" commands. 6. Connect using IP address as server hostname, and login with the username and password of the account you added to the sftp user group. Use "sftp://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" in Nautilus to connect, where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the computer's IP address. Here's a web-page with more info: https://linuxconfig.org/ho

. VSCodium is vscode before Microsoft adds their nonsense to vscode, and relabels vscode as "Visual Studio Code" Here are the instructions for adding it using PPA wget -qO - https://gitlab.com/paulcarroty/vscodium-deb-rpm-repo/raw/master/pub.gpg \ | gpg --dearmor \ | sudo dd of=/usr/share/keyrings/vscodium-archive-keyring.gp echo 'deb [ signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/vscodium-archive-keyring.gpg ] https://download.vscodium.com/debs vscodium main' \ | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/vscodium.list sudo apt update && sudo apt install codium The VSCodium website has instruction sfor installing theough other methods: https://vscodium.com/ #VSCodium_Text_Editor #VSCode_Alternative #VSCodium

. Atom is a powerful text editor developed by GitHub itself, with endless features. This is the project that Microsoft branched to develop VS Code. For some reason it is not available in the default Debian repositories, so you must install it via PPA, Flatpak, or Snap. Here's how to install it via PPA: sudo add-apt-repository "deb [arch=amd64] https://packagecloud.io/AtomEditor/atom/any/ any main" sudo apt-get update sudo apt install atom You can also install beta if you want sudo apt install atom-beta

. Odysee is a free speech, YouTube alternative with tons of great Linux tutorials and reviews. Now available on F-Droid here: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.odysee.floss/ It says the FLOSS version has Chromecast and push notification restrictions, and then it also says that Chromecast is experimental. #YouTube_Alternatives #Odysee_F_Droid

. How to install the latest GIMP 2.99 (the 3.0 development version) via PPA. There are a lot of cool features in this developmental version. Warning. . . this will most like be buggy. Every time I install GIMP 2.99 it has issues, and I end up reverting it back to 2.10.xx. To install GIMP 2.99 sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mati75/gimp30 sudo apt update sudo apt install gimp gegl To revert back to 2.10.xx stable, do this: sudo apt install ppa-purge && sudo ppa-purge ppa:mati75/gimp30 #GIMP_2_99_Development_Version

. Here is how to install Telegram via PPA, so you can have the latest without a huge Flatpak or Snap or an MS Windows like Appimage. sudo add-apt-repository ppa:atareao/telegram sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install telegram Taken from LinuxBabe's page: 👇 https://www.linuxbabe.com/desktop-linux/install-telegram-ubuntu

. Gnome Phone for Linux is under development, with a boost of money from the German Ministry of Education. This could turn into a better mobile "desktop" envoronment than Phosh, which wouldn't take much. https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/05/gnome-shell-mobile-support-is-coming-along-nicely #Gnome_Phone

. The new Dell XPS 13 Plus Linux laptop is now available! Since they don't make it easy to find, here is the link where you can order it: https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/laptops/new-xps-13-plus/spd/xps-13-9320-laptop/ctox13w11p1c4001u #Delk_XPS_Plus_Linux_Laptop

. They work with the Linux PinePhone. I verified that one myself. Go here for more info, a free activation, and a free gift using the BABYLONBEE promo code: https://patriotmobile.com/babylonbee/

. Ubuntu Christian Edition is now at 22.04 LTS Download links: https://ubuntuce.com/#download Features: - Web Content Filtering w/ CleanBrowsing. - DNS Minder lets you choose between - OpenDNS FamilyShield - 1.1.1.1 for Families - AdGuard Family DNS - CleanBrowsing - Host Minder provides an easy way to block unwanted websites from your system - Comes with built in Parental Controls to heelp ensure that you have control over your system. - Set Time Limits w/TimeKpr-nExT - Bible Study Software included - Xiphos - BibleTime - Bibledit - Software for Churches - Presenter by WorshipTools - Freeshow - Beautiful Christian Themed Wallpapers #Ubuntu_Christian_Edition

. Veyon is a nice remote desktop app. designed specifically for the classroom environment. However, it is great for any remote desktop requirements. It can do these things: - Remotely view other computers on your current computer - Remotely controlling other computers from your computer - Broadcast your screen to many other computer screens for demos and instruction. Veyon is free an open source, and it works on Windows and Linux. Chris Titus form Odysee.com provides an overview tutorial of the software in the attached video,m which was taken from here 👇 : https://odysee.com/@christitustech:5/free-remote-control-software-veyon:c #Veyon #Remote_Desktop_Veyon

The Joseph Stalin Xiden regime has now set it's communistic sights on open source. https://www.govinfosecurity.com/whitepapers/introduction-to-open-source-supply-chain-attacks-w-10324

. Here is a good video overview of the best and most common Linux Email clients. (and a little bit on Tuxedo Linux Laptops at the end) Click link for video: https://odysee.com/@TheLinuxExperiment:e/the-best-email-clients-for-linux:c 1. 01:30 Thunderbird 2. 04:15 Geary 3. 05:49 KMail 4. 07:45 Evolution 5. 09:38 Mailspring 6. 11:11 BlueMail (Not Open Source) https://odysee.com/@TheLinuxExperiment:e/the-best-email-clients-for-linux:c #Email_Client_Video_Overview

Here is a good video overview of the best and most common Email clients. 1. 01:30 Thunderbird 2. 04:15 Geary 3. 05:49 KMail 4. 07:45 Evolution 5. 09:38 Mailspring 6. 11:11 BlueMail (Not Open Source) https://odysee.com/@TheLinuxExperiment:e/the-best-email-clients-for-linux:c #Email_Client_Video_Overview

. The long awaited multi-page feature has now been added to Inkscape. (Some of us have been waiting for 10+ years) To get the latest release in Ubuntu based distros, such as Mint, add the PPA, update and then install Inkscape. sudo add-apt-repository ppa:inkscape.dev/stable sudo apt update sudo apt install inkscape #Inkscape_PDF_Multi_Page_Support

Here are some good Linux video channels to follow that don't require Youtube. Average Linux User (Odysee https://odysee.com/@AVGLinux:2) Switched to Linux (Odysee https://odysee.com/@switchedtolinux:0) The Linux Experiment (Odysee https://odysee.com/@TheLinuxExperiment:e) Tyler's Tech (Odysee https://odysee.com/@tylerstech:5) Distro Tube (Odysee https://odysee.com/@DistroTube:2) #Linux_Video_Channels

This channel is a collection of information and things useful to Linux users and people looking to break free from the tyrannical grasps of Silicon Valley and Big Tech. To navigate the this channel, click the pinned "Index of Contents" message at the 👆 top ☝️and scroll down through categories. Categories are slowly being added, so be sure to check back regularly. Make sure to subscribe and share this channel with everyone. Let's help freedom lovers gain their digital freedom by getting them off of Silicon Valley platforms and onto freedom based open source software. If you want to join the discussion channel, let us know in the comments, and this link 👇 will be updated to allow one new person: (this is done to keep bots out) https://t.me/+SfvY2GpsDPw2ZWZh #JoinDiscussion

Looks like the White House is trying to get it's totalitarian grips on Free and Open Source Software. They have now joined the efforts of The Linux Foundation, and the Open Source Security Foundation, and say Open Source Software is a national security issue. The two foundations want $150 million, and you know if the communistic Democrats give your tax money to them, that money will come with communistic strings attached. This could go south in a big way. Time to branch all the code before they ruin the code. Artix Linux is one distro that branched to their own servers back around 2018 when MS bought GitHub. Time to switch to Artix? Time to switch to Linux from Scratch? https://www.zdnet.com/article/white-house-joins-openssf-and-the-linux-foundation-in-securing-open-source-software/#ftag=RSSbaffb68

15 Tips for Email Privacy (Continued) 8. Use POP3 to Purge Emails - downloads emails to local computer - removes emails from server 9. Guard Your Contact List - Never share your contact list an app - purge your contact list - segregate your contact lists - no contacts on social media email

. Email is not very secure at all. Here are some tips from our favorite privacy guy, to help make email more private. Watch the video here: 👇 https://odysee.com/@RobBraxmanTech:6/email:42 #Email_Privacy_Tips