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Xfce boots without Taskbar and Start button (SOLVED)

Posted by Alex On July 1, 2022

From time to time my Kali Linux with Xfce desktop environment boots up without the taskbar and start button. Only desktop shortcuts and the desktop itself are visible, that is, the system looks like this (this is a full, uncropped screen). It is almost impossible to work in such a system, although Linux works, it allows you to open a...

How to install PowerShell on Arch Linux, Manjaro, BlackArch

Posted by Alex On March 25, 2021

PowerShell on Linux PowerShell is a cross-platform automation and configuration tool/platform. PowerShell has a large number of system administration-oriented commands. But at the same time, PowerShell is a full-fledged programming language that allows you to write functional programs (scripts). Note that PowerShell 5 is currently preinstalled on Windows by default, but this manual shows the installation of the latest version...

How to install PowerShell in Linux Mint

Posted by Alex On March 25, 2021

The PowerShell installation instructions often forget about Linux Mint, apparently, their authors believe that Linux Mint users do not need PowerShell. Let's fill that gap and take a look at how to install PowerShell in Linux Mint. Linux Mint has several versions - “regular”, which, by the way, also differs in desktop environments (Cinnamon, MATE, Xfce) and LMDE (stands for...

How to select multiple inconsistent files and other tips for selecting files

Posted by Alex On March 11, 2021

You may need to select files in order to copy or delete several files at once. To select one file, just click on it with the left mouse button. How to select all files To select all files in a folder, go to that directory and press Ctrl+a on your keyboard. This keyboard shortcut works in all file managers. You...

How to Run a Program Automatically on Startup in Linux

Posted by Alex On February 24, 2021

If you want a program or script to run when the system starts up, then this can be done using systemctl. This method is universal: autorun also works on headless servers, not just when you enter a graphical desktop environment. This method is universal and will work on all systems where systemctl is present (e.g. Debian, Linux Mint, Ubuntu, Kali...