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How to Generate SSL Certificates on Linux Using OpenSSL

It is easy to generate your own SSL certificate in Linux, even if you are not an administrator. We show you how to do so using OpenSSL.

How to Utilize Python for Basic Linux System Administration and Networking Tasks

Python is a great tool for automating system administration tasks on Linux systems. Detailed here are some ways to best utilize Python in Linux.

How to Use Emacs As a USENET Reader With Gnus

Gnus is a powerful USENET reader for Emacs. It allows you to use Emacs’ editing features to browse newsgroups. Learn how to use it today.

How to Fix Can’t Type in Terminal Issue in Linux

Does your terminal seem to lock up when you try to type? Learn how to troubleshoot and fix the issue when you can’t type in Linux.

How to Set Up an SFTP Server on Linux

SFTP makes it easier to transfer files securely to a remote server. Learn how to set up an SFTP server on Linux and transfer files with it.

How to Set Up Leafnode as an Offline USENET Server

Leafnode allows you to create an offline copy of your USENET server to use with your newsreader. Learn how to set one up today.

5 Better USENET Readers for Linux

USENET is one of the oldest messaging networks still being used today. Here we talk about five USENET readers for use in Linux.

5 Useful Patches to Improve Your dwm Experience

Dwm is a minimal window manager. However, this means that some features are not present. Here we discuss some useful patches for dwm.

What Is Log4Shell and How to Protect Your Linux System Against It

The Log4Shell vulnerability is described as the most critical zero-day vulnerability ever. Learn how to protect your Linux system against it.

5 Useful Emacs Packages for Better Productivity

Emacs is the king of extensible text editors. It can do just about anything. Here we discuss some of the best productivity extensions for it.

How to Install and Configure bspwm in Linux

Bspwm is a highly flexible and minimal window manager for Linux. Learn how it works and how to install and customize it for your computer.

What Is Doas and How to Install It

Doas is a privilege escalation program similar to sudo. It is lightweight and simple to use. Learn how to get started using doas today.

5 Arch Linux Distros That Are Easier to Install and Use

If you’d like to use Arch Linux but don’t want to build everything from the ground up, we list five of the best Arch-based Linux distributions

How to Encrypt Your Files in the Cloud Using Rclone

Rclone crypt allows you to create your own encrypted cloud storage. Learn how you can use Rclone crypt to encrypt your online backups today.

What is Void Linux and How to Install It

Void Linux is a lightweight and innovative Linux distribution for Power Users. Learn what makes it different and how to install it on your PC.

5 Great AUR Helpers for Arch Linux

AUR in Arch Linux allows you to install plenty of apps not in the official repository. Here are some of the best AUR helper apps for Arch Linux to help you.

How to Downgrade the Kernel in Linux

It isn’t all that often, but kernel upgrades can and do go wrong. When the updated kernel causes issues, learn how you can downgrade the kernel in Linux.

How to Fix the No Sound Issue in Ubuntu

Experiencing the “no sound” problem on Ubuntu after a fresh installation or an upgrade? Resolve it with these simple fixes.

How to Install Deb Package in Arch Linux

If you have a need to install Deb packages in Arch Linux, here we outline a few ways that you can install the application.

How to Install Zoom on Linux

If you’ve been wondering whether you can install Zoom on Linux, we answer that here, showing how to install Zoom on Linux distributions.

How to Use cURL for Command Line Data Transfer and More

cURL is a command-line tool for transferring data with URLs. Here is a complete guide showing how to use cURL on Linux, Windows and macOS.

4 Ways to Clone an Entire Hard Drive on Linux

Backing up your hard drive is easy. Here are a few ways to clone your entire hard drive in Linux, allowing you to back up your data with ease.

How to Create an SSH Honeypot to Catch Hackers in Your Linux Server

Hackers are always trying to hack into your Linux server. Here’s a useful and fun way to create an SSH honeypot to trap these hackers.

How to Delete a Directory in Linux

It’s important to understand how to manage directories in your OS. If you’re new to Linux, this article shows how to delete a directory.

How to Install Linux on Windows with WSL

WSL is a great place to start to get the Linux experience. This article shows you how to get Linux distros set up on Windows with WSL.

8 Useful and Interesting Bash Prompts

This article shows you a number of useful and interesting Bash prompts with examples as well as some further instruction on working with them.

Why Do Games On Linux Stutter? Here Are the Possible Reasons

Here we explore why many games that don’t have a high demand for resources suffer in Linux. This includes a look at OpenGL, Vulkan, and DirectX.

How to Reset the Root Password in Linux

This guide shows how to easily reset your root password in Linux so that you don’t lose all administrative privileges to your machine.

Using du to Free Up Disk Space in Linux

If you’re new to the world of Linux, you may find yourself wondering how to free up disk space. Read on to learn about one of the quickest ways to free up disk space in Linux: using du and some basic terminal commands.

How to Convert Ubuntu Into Regolith Linux

Regolith can run as a standalone operating system or on top of a Ubuntu installation. Here we show how to install Regolith on Ubuntu for a pre-configured i3 experience.

How to Mount Your iPhone as an External Drive in Ubuntu

Using an iPhone as an external Ubuntu drive used to be tricky, but that situation has changed. Here’s how to mount your iPhone on Ubuntu.

How to Mount a Windows Share Folder on Linux

Sharing files between Windows and Linux can be difficult but not impossible. Here is how you can mount a Windows Share folder in Linux.

8 Reasons to Switch from Windows to Linux

There’s been an upsurge in the number of users switching from Windows to Linux. Here are the reasons to make that switch from Windows to Linux.

5 of the Best Password Managers for Linux

We no longer have to write down all our passwords in a log. This article takes a look at some of the best password managers for Linux.

How to Install Microsoft Edge on Linux

With the implementation of the Chromium engine on Microsoft Edge, learn in this guide how to install Microsoft Edge on various Linux distros.

7 Great-Looking Gnome Shell Themes

If you are using Gnome desktop, there are plenty of custom themes you can install. Here are some of the best Gnome Shell themes to check out.

How to List All Logged-in Users on Your Linux Computer

It’s possible to have multiple users connected to a Linux computer at the same time. Learn how to list logged in users on Linux.

5 of the Best Linux Distros for Developers and Programmers

Here we list five of the best Linus distros for developers and programmers, including Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Arch Linux, and Manjaro.

How to Set Up and Use SSH in Linux

Learn how to set up SSH key pairs on Linux and use the ssh-copy-id command to copy the keys to your remote hosts.

How to Stress Test a Graphics Card on Linux

Learn how to stress test your graphics card on Linux with any of these useful tools, such as GL Mark 2, GpuTest, Unigine Benchmark and more.

Solus OS Review: A Linux Distribution That Does More with Less

Solus OS is a fresh take on Linux with a message: less is more. No hassling with settings. Everything is taken care of for you ahead of time.

How to Enable Caps Lock Key Indicator in Ubuntu

Learn how to enable the Caps lock key indicator in Ubuntu with the help of the Lock-Keys and Keyboard Modifiers Status Gnome extensions.

How to Fix Ubuntu Freezing in VirtualBox

Is Ubuntu freezing in VirtualBox? Learn how to troubleshoot it to figure out what’s causing the problem and how to fix it.

How to Send Email From the Linux Terminal

Learn how to send email from the Linux terminal using various tools , like mail, sendmail, telnet and mutt, and add attachment to your mail too.

How to Use lsof Command in Linux to List Open Files

Have you ever had the file in use error? Learn how to use the lsof command in Linux to view open files and the processes using them.

How to Compress Files with zstd Utility in Linux

If you want to save space on your disk, you can compress your files and directories to save some. Learn how to use the zstd tool.

How to Boot to Recovery Mode (Safe Mode) in Ubuntu

Ubuntu’s recovery mode provides great options to fix a broken system. Learn how to boot into recovery mode in Ubuntu and other distros.

How to Reset a WSL User Password

WSL runs inside Windows like an application, so forgotten passwords are handled differently. Learn here how to reset a WSL user password.

The History of Various Linux Distros

Linux has been around for almost 30 years. Check out a brief history of various Linux distros, highlighting the most popular options.

How to Show All Active SSH Connections in Linux

Do you use SSH to connect to your server? Learn how to identify active SSH connections and prevent unauthorized access to your server.