Category Archives: Ubuntu

How to check the DHCP server on Ubuntu

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Ahmed Tawfik

This is if you need to know which server gave you your dynamic IP: cat /var/lib/dhcp/dhclient.leases That’s it, Enjoy!

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Set fractional display scaling on Ubuntu 18.10 (XORG)

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Ahmed Tawfik

I am using an LG 5K monitor, and the display scaling options are very limited in gnome-shell, only increments of 100%. To have fractional scaling, I tried this script: #!/bin/bash gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface scaling-factor 2gsettings set org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.xsettings overrides “{‘Gdk/WindowScalingFactor’: <2>}” … Continue reading →

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List network adapters connected to Ubuntu Server

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Ahmed Tawfik

sudo ls /sys/class/net Source: https://askubuntu.com/questions/296152/how-to-check-what-is-my-network-card-on-ubuntu

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How to resolve KDE Connect App losing connection with Linux after screen is locked on Huawei Phones

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Ahmed Tawfik

I tested on my P10 Plus, but this can work on other Huawei phones as well I believe. I have EMUI 8 with Android 8 and my OS is Ubuntu 18.10 with GSConnect Go to Ignore Battery Optimization -> Change … Continue reading →

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Start Slack Minimized on Ubuntu 18.04

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Ahmed Tawfik

It might seem silly, but I just hate having to see the Slack Connection window every time I start my computer. I just wanted it to start minimized, no big deal! To start it minimized, just append -u to the … Continue reading →

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