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3 days ago

Clear browser cache on Linux devices

Hi, does anyone know how I can clear the browser cache on Linux devices? The browsers on Linux devices are facing some performance issues, and I’ve heard that clearing the cache in the browsers would be a good idea. I'm a bit of a newbie here, so if anyone can offer some wisdom, it’d be great!

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1 month ago

Linux kiosk mode in Hexnode

Hey everyone, we are trying something a bit different at our schools, we are looking to roll out Linux devices to students instead of the usual Chromebooks. I know it's not the typical choice, but we're exploring new options. Anyone here used kiosk mode on Linux, and how to configure it?

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1 month ago

KDE vs i3

I was switching between KDE and i3 on my Linux laptop and what the hell. Why does Kde feel like a full office setup, and i3 feels like a blank workspace with just windows stacked neatly? Aren’t they both just “desktops”? I don’t get why there is such a huge difference. 

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4 months ago

What exactly are linux distros?

I’ve been setting up a few linux devices lately, and I keep seeing terms like Ubuntu, Fedora, and Mint. They all say “Linux”, so what’s the real difference? Aren’t they basically the same thing under the hood? 

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6 months ago

Snap vs APT: What’s their real difference?

Hey guys  I’ve been using ubuntu for a while now and recently noticed that some apps are available as both snap and apt packages. I get that they’re different package managers, but I’m curious on what are the actual differences with respect to their real-world use?  Is one better than the other, or does both…

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8 months ago

Package managers?

Hey everyone,  I’ve been getting deeper into Linux lately and keep hearing about “package managers” and how important they are. I get the basic idea that they help install and update software but I’d love a clearer picture of how they actually work and why they’re such a big deal in the Linux world.  Also,…

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11 months ago

Error during Linux enrollment

Hi there, I tried enrolling our Linux device into Hexnode, but I’m encountering an error that says: "The Hexnode agent is already running. Stopping the enrollment process."  I’m sure that I followed all the steps outlined in the documentation. Any idea what might be causing this?