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  • How to Fix Unable to Lock Database Error in Arch Linux

    How to Fix Unable to Lock Database Error in Arch Linux

    How to Fix Unable to Lock Database When I try to update my machine by running sudo pacman -Syyu I get an error saying it’s unable to lock the database. Below is an example: But as you may have noticed, by removing a special database lock file, I was able to solve the issue. You…

  • How to Remove a PPA via the Command Line

    How to Remove a PPA via the Command Line

    How to Remove a PPA via the Command Line If you’ve used Linux for any amount of time, you’ve probably come across a PPA. A PPA is short for Personal Page Archive. If you’re looking for a specific piece of software not available in the official software store for your distro, you might look into…