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How to Install Pip in Ubuntu

Linux is absolutely rife with package managers. Not only does Ubuntu have apt, but many programming languages come with their own package managers as well. Node.js has npm, Ruby has gem, and Python has pip. Pip stands for Python Installs Packages and lets you easily install packages from the Python Package Index (PyPI). You can use it to install from other indexes as well, but much of what you’ll generally need is available on PyPI. In order to use pip to install packages, you’ll need to install it on your system first. Related: Top 5 Websites to Learn Python Online for FREE Which Version of… Read more

How to Boot to Recovery Mode (Safe Mode) in Ubuntu

Sometimes, things go wrong, even on Linux systems, and you need a way to get your computer back to full functionality. On Windows, Safe Mode is usually the first choice for getting back in and fixing a problem. However, on Linux there really isn’t a direct counterpart. On most Linux distributions the solution involves using a live CD to access files on your hard drive or even use a chroot. Ubuntu has come up with a clever solution in recovery mode. It lets you perform several key recovery tasks, including booting into a root terminal to give you full access to fix your computer. Note:… Read more

3 of the Best System Monitor Tools for Ubuntu

As the number of devices, servers, and services you have in your business or organization grows, so does the need to monitor your systems. System monitoring, whether on premise or in the cloud, covers the capacity, activity, and health of the hosts and apps. The process is designed to cover all computing resources to root out and tackle problems in real-time before they occur. If you’re using Ubuntu, system monitoring tools will help you spot any service failures or errors before they impact users. The most basic tool at your disposal is the System Monitor, a built-in utility for Linux that acts like Windows’ Task… Read more