Apt

APT package management, repositories, and maintenance tasks.

Nov 4, 2026 • 7 min read

Install deb Files on Ubuntu: apt, dpkg, and gdebi

Install local .deb files on Ubuntu with apt, dpkg, or gdebi. Fix dependency errors, inspect packages, install via GUI, and remove them safely.

Nov 2, 2026 • 8 min read

apt vs apt-get: The Difference and When to Use Each

apt and apt-get are not the same tool: apt is built for interactive terminal use, apt-get for scripts and automation. Compare their commands and see when to use each.

Broken package dependency connection being repaired on Ubuntu

Oct 27, 2026 • 10 min read

How to Fix Broken Packages and Unmet Dependencies on Ubuntu

Fix broken packages and unmet dependencies on Ubuntu, repair interrupted installations, and diagnose held packages and repository conflicts.

Oct 20, 2026 • 7 min read

apt update vs apt upgrade vs apt full-upgrade

Compare apt update, apt upgrade, and apt full-upgrade on Ubuntu and Debian. See which command refreshes package lists, installs updates, or can remove packages.

Repository index and software package blocks illustrating apt update, apt upgrade, and apt full-upgrade

Sep 21, 2026 • 8 min read

Fix the NO_PUBKEY GPG Error on apt update

Fix the apt NO_PUBKEY error on Ubuntu and Debian by installing a verified repository signing key under /etc/apt/keyrings and using signed-by.

APT repository metadata passing through signing key verification

Sep 9, 2026 • 8 min read

How to Fix APT and dpkg Lock Errors on Ubuntu and Debian

Resolve APT and dpkg lock errors safely on Ubuntu and Debian by finding the process holding the lock and repairing interrupted package operations.

APT and dpkg package operations waiting at a shared package lock

Sep 1, 2026 • 9 min read

How to List Installed Packages on Debian with apt and dpkg

See what is installed on Debian, which packages you chose yourself, which use the most disk space, and when each one arrived, using apt and dpkg-query.

List Installed Packages with apt and dpkg on Debian

Aug 26, 2026 • 11 min read

How to Add APT Repository in Ubuntu

Add APT repositories in Ubuntu using add-apt-repository, the signed-by method, and PPA. Includes the DEB822 format used by default on Ubuntu 24.04 and 26.04.

Adding an APT repository on Ubuntu using add-apt-repository

Jul 31, 2026 • 10 min read

apt Command in Linux

The apt command manages packages on Ubuntu, Debian, and related distributions. This guide covers the essential commands for installing, upgrading, removing, and searching packages.

Apr 21, 2026 • 3 min read

How to Uninstall Software Packages on Ubuntu

How to uninstall software packages on Ubuntu using the apt command or Ubuntu Software. Covers remove, purge, autoremove, and snap package removal.

Apr 14, 2026 • 5 min read

How to List Installed Packages on Ubuntu

List, filter, and export installed packages on Ubuntu with apt and dpkg, including how to find package details, manually installed packages, and install history.

List Installed Packages with apt and dpkg on Ubuntu

May 25, 2020 • 4 min read

How to Set up Automatic Updates on Ubuntu 18.04

Regularly updating your Ubuntu system is one of the most important aspects of overall system security. In this tutorial, we will walk through how to install and configure automatic unattended updates on Ubuntu 18.04.

Enable and Set up Automatic Unattended Security Updates on Ubuntu 18.04