GNU How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these gnu tutorials to learn all about gnu with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Hack with GNU Netcat, Secure your data with GNU's PGP implementation, GPG, and Secure and verify data on a GNU/Linux box with GnuPG.

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How to hack with GNU Netcat

Hack with GNU Netcat

Netcat is a featured networking utility which reads and writes data across network connections, using the TCP/IP protocol. It is designed ...more

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How to secure your data with GNU's PGP implementation, GPG

Secure your data with GNU's PGP implementation, GPG

In today's time of rampant information crimes, including identity ...more

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How to secure and verify data on a GNU/Linux box with GnuPG

Secure and verify data on a GNU/Linux box with GnuPG

In today's time of rampant IT crimes, including identity theft ...more

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How to transcode video under GNU/Linux with ffmpeg

Transcode video under GNU/Linux with ffmpeg

Non-linear video editing tools are great, but they're not always the best tool for the job. This is where a powerful tool like ffmpeg ...more

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How to play Windows games on GNU/Linux

Play Windows games on GNU/Linux

Are you, as a Linux user, jealous of the gaming possibilities available to your Windows and GNU/Linux-running friends? In this tutorial ...more

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How to convert video formats with Avidemux on Ubuntu Linux

Convert video formats with Avidemux on Ubuntu Linux

New to Ubuntu Linux? This computer operating system could be a bit ...more

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Curated 3 months ago by tru3m0sl3m | Comments 0
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How to use the selection tools in GIMP

Use the selection tools in GIMP

How to use the various selection tools in GIMP(GNU Image Manipulation Program) the free open source image editor.

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How to get started using GIMP

Get started using GIMP

Learn the basic layout and functions of GIMP(GNU Image Manipulation Program) a free open source image-editor, and how to work with files.

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How to crop a digital photo with GIMP in Ubuntu Linux

Crop a digital photo with GIMP in Ubuntu Linux

This video clip shows you how to crop a selected region from a digital ...more

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How to upgrade your router using Tomato Firmware

Upgrade your router using Tomato Firmware

Systm is the Do It Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest ...more

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How to set up a firewall for a home network under Linux

Set up a firewall for a home network under Linux

Linux comes with a powerful built-in firewall, although the interface ...more

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How to share files between Ubuntu (host) & Windows XP (guest)

Share files between Ubuntu (host) & Windows XP (guest)

New to Ubuntu Linux? This computer operating system could be a bit ...more

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Curated 3 months ago by tru3m0sl3m | Comments 0
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How to install GRUB 2 and apply themes on Ubuntu Linux

Install GRUB 2 and apply themes on Ubuntu Linux

New to Ubuntu Linux? This computer operating system could be a bit ...more

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Curated 3 months ago by tru3m0sl3m | Comments 0
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How to install additional brushes for GIMP on Ubuntu Linux

Install additional brushes for GIMP on Ubuntu Linux

New to Ubuntu Linux? This computer operating system could be a bit ...more

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How to design a photorealistic tree with Blender

Design a photorealistic tree with Blender

Check out this video tutorial to learn how to design a photorealistic tree with Blender. To make this tree with Blender, you will be using ...more

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How to download and install Audacity

Download and install Audacity

In this screencast, we're going to show you how to download Audacity onto your PC from the web and have a look at the basic layout of the ...more

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How to install MySQL on Windows 2003

Install MySQL on Windows 2003

MySQL is a multithreaded, multi-user SQL database management system which has over 10 million installations. It runs as a server providing ...more

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How to get started with layering in GIMP

Get started with layering in GIMP

The GNU Image Manipulation Program, or GIMP, is a raster graphics editor application with some support for vector graphics. This video ...more

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How to use filters in GIMP

Use filters in GIMP

Learn how to use the various image filters in GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) the free, open source image editor.

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How to use the Bezier tool in GIMP

Use the Bezier tool in GIMP

How to use the Bezier tool, which allows you to create complex objects quickly and simply, in GIMP(GNU Image Manipulation Program) the free ...more

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How to use the drawing tools in GIMP

Use the drawing tools in GIMP

How to use the drawing tools (pencil, pen, paintbrush, airbrush, erase, clone, smudge, and dodge) in GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program ...more

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How to use the fill and gradient tools in GIMP

Use the fill and gradient tools in GIMP

How to use the fill and gradient tools to work wth color in GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) the free, open source image editor.

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How to use the selection tools in GIMP

Use the selection tools in GIMP

How to use the selection tools in GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) the free, open source image editor: including rectangular selectin ...more

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How to work with text and layers in GIMP

Work with text and layers in GIMP

How to add text to images and start working with layers in GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) the free, open source image editor.

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How to use keyboard shortcuts in Mandriva Linux 2008

Use keyboard shortcuts in Mandriva Linux 2008

In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to use sticky keys and ...more

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How to use paths and dupliframes in Blender

Use paths and dupliframes in Blender

Check out this Blender video tutorial all you wannabe digital animators out there to see how to use paths and dupliframes in your 3D ...more

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How to install the Automatix autoinstaller in Ubuntu Linux

Install the Automatix autoinstaller in Ubuntu Linux

This video clip shows you how to download and install Automatix, a ...more

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How to resize a digital photo with GIMP in Ubuntu Linux

Resize a digital photo with GIMP in Ubuntu Linux

Need to resize an image in Ubuntu Linux? This video clip shows you how ...more

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How to filter noise from an audio clip with Audacity

Filter noise from an audio clip with Audacity

New to Audacity? Audacity is a free, open source software for ...more

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How to edit videos using PiTiVi on Ubuntu Linux

Edit videos using PiTiVi on Ubuntu Linux

New to Ubuntu Linux? This computer operating system could be a bit tricky for beginners, but fret not, help is here. Check out this video ...more

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How To Install Java on Linux

Install Java on Linux

Java is a very useful program to have on your computer. Follow one of these easy methods to install it on your GNU/Linux machine. Manual ...more

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How To Make a High Performance Indoor/Attic Dtv Antenna

Make a High Performance Indoor/Attic Dtv Antenna

If you don't have cable or satellite or if you just want a backup for ...more

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How To Become a Free Software Hacker

Become a Free Software Hacker

Writing and using Free software is not just a type of programming, it is a kind of philosophy. While programming language is all you need to ...more

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How To Install GIMP

Install GIMP

The GIMP application is open source image editing software that is a free alternative to Adobe Photoshop and other, commercial applications ...more

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How To Program in Java

Program in Java

To program in Java (not JavaScript, a similar but different language), you need a "java compiler", a program to convert Java source code to ...more

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How To Learn to Use Linux

Learn to Use Linux

Most computers these days run some version of Microsoft Windows, but many servers and desktop computers are starting to run Linux, a free ...more

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How To Set Paths, Colors, Fonts & Aliases on a Linux System on a Macintosh

Set Paths, Colors, Fonts & Aliases on a Linux System on a Macintosh

Are you used to using a Linux machine and recently switched to Mac? If ...more

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How To Migrate to Open Source Software

Migrate to Open Source Software

Migrating to open source is not difficult; much open source software is available on Windows, so you won't have to switch to Linux if you ...more

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How To Move from Windows to Linux

Move from Windows to Linux

A suggestive guide on how to move from Windows to Linux. Get a taste of Linux without disrupting your Windows installation. Choose a Linux ...more

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How To Be Safe on the Internet

Be Safe on the Internet

Using the internet and surfing the web can be as sweet as candy, but sometimes, as sweet as it is, it's very easy to type in personal info ...more

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How to download and set up GIMP

Download and set up GIMP

GIMP stands for the GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a free PC graphics editor. You can resize images, compress images, layer images ...more

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How to change eye color using GIMP

Change eye color using GIMP

GIMP(GNU Image Manipulation Program) is an open source paint and image editing program for Unix, X Window and Mac OS X that originated as an ...more

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How to download and set up GIMP for Windows

Download and set up GIMP for Windows

A guide to downloading and installing GIMP(GNU Image Manipulation Program) a free, open source image editor for PC, MAC, and Linux.

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How to use the crop, zoom, and move tools in GIMP

Use the crop, zoom, and move tools in GIMP

Learn how to use the crop, zoom, and move tools in GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) the free, open source image editor.

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How to use the text tool in GIMP

Use the text tool in GIMP

How to use the text tool in GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) the free, open source image editor, to add text to your images.

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How to use the transformation tools in GIMP

Use the transformation tools in GIMP

A basic tutorial on how to use the transformation tools to work with selections in GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) the free, open ...more

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How to work with layers in GIMP

Work with layers in GIMP

How to work with layers in GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) the free, open source image editor. Layers in GIMP function in exactly the ...more

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How to create a skull in Blender

Create a skull in Blender

Check out this video tutorial on Blender. You'll see how to successfully create a modeled skull in Blender. Blender is the free open ...more

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How to use the curve tools in Blender

Use the curve tools in Blender

If you've never heard of Blender, maybe you should get it and watch this video tutorial on how to use the curve tools in it. Great for 3D ...more

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How to use dupliverts in Blender

Use dupliverts in Blender

Check out this cool video tutorial on how to use dupliverts in Blender. Dupliverts are Blender's version of an array command. It places ...more

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Money + Face = Art

Remember sleeveface? There's a new craze to hit the web, and though maybe not quite as fun, it's worth noting. Moneyface. Take a bill, any bill, strategically place in front of your face, point, and ...

Man Aims to Set World Record With 100MPH Lawnmower

I thought lawnmower racing was purely a redneck sport, but apparently not. With the world record speed currently at 80 mph, the UK's Project Runningblade aims to squash it at 100 mph. "Project ...

1000+ Ways to Open a Beer Bottle

Here it is, the first 15 methods courtesy of WonderHowTo, plus 1001 and counting from Stefan Lampert's blog solely dedicated to the subject. Stefan's blog is in German, so English speakers should ...

Holiday Cookies: Lab Mice, Chocolate Atoms & Gingerbread Scientists

In spirit of the recently posted brightly frosted cupcake periodic table, here are some equally clever, beautiful science-themed holiday cookies from Not So Humble.  The creative cooking blog ...

Deliverance Style Old Dude Creates Fully Automatic Crossbow

I have to say, this thing is pretty awesome. I find the smooth movement of the apparatus mesmerizing. However, I also have to say, the inventor totally gives me the creeps (no offense, old man). Known ...

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