How To Create A New Username In MySQL

MySQL by default only creates one username, which is root. Creating new usernames in MySQL could make it easier to use MySQL and potentially more secure. This article will describe step-by-step how to create a new username in MySQL in Ubuntu (18.04, 16.04 and 14.04) and the steps will be similar in Debian. Continue reading “How To Create A New Username In MySQL”

Software For Downloading And Converting YouTube Videos To MP3 Files

Do you want to download and then convert Youtube videos as mp3 files? While there are many online sites that can convert a YouTube video to an mp3 file, those sites can often be slow, annoying, and inconvenient. With a software called youtube-dl, you can download a Youtube video and convert it to an mp3 file, from your own computer, quickly, and as many times as you want, for free. This article will discuss how to download and then convert Youtube videos as MP3 files using an open source software called youtube-dl. Continue reading “Software For Downloading And Converting YouTube Videos To MP3 Files”

6 Ways To Give Back To The Open Source Community

I personally have benefited immensely from using free and open source software as have millions of other people. Ever since I started using Linux roughly 10 years ago, I have learned so much through using open source software, have saved heaps of money, and feel that by using and advocating for free software, I am helping the world in a small way. Here are 6 ways that you can give back to the free and open source software community. Continue reading “6 Ways To Give Back To The Open Source Community”