Here are some Linux tips to setup, install and configure software in Slackware and Ubuntu that can be used to assist new user with their Linux system. All articles are in tutorial-liked which is in step by step or screenshot-based articles suitable for beginner.

Install Adobe Flash Player in Slackware Linux
You probably noticed that during browsing the Internet with Firefox, several website gave you a Missing Plugins message. If that's because you don't have flash player installed, then here is a tip for you.

How to install nvidia driver in Slackware Linux
A guide on how to install nvidia driver in Slackware Linux. Learn with this easy step by step guide with screenshots and examples.

How to install and configure java in Linux
This is a step by step instructions on how to install java in Linux. You can find where to download java, how to install it and finally configure java for your Linux system.

Linux tips - The xine engine failed to start
A guide on how to fix the xine engine failed to start error. There are several reasons that print this error. This guide is regarding the no demuxer found - stream format not recognized when you try to open streaming media.

Linux tips - How to extract rar file in Slackware
Slackware Linux does not include unrar in default installation. To extract rar file, you need to install unrar package. Learn how to build Slackware unrar package and see and example on how to use unrar to extract rar archive file.