Fatmawati Achmad Zaenuri / Shutterstock The less command allows you to flick through a text file, displaying a text screen each time. At first glance, this seems to be one of the simplest commands of Linux, but there is much more to do than to see what happens. The story […]
zentilia / Shutterstock.com Add a new hard drive or SSD to your Linux computer? You will need to edit your fstab file. Many people find the idea even scary. Yes, it is essential to do things right, but with the right knowledge, it's really not difficult. We accompany you through […]
Eny Setiyowati / Shutterstock.com Secure the SSH connection of your Linux system to protect your system and your data. System administrators and home users need to strengthen and secure computers connected to the Internet, but SSH can be complicated. Here are ten easy steps to take to protect your SSH […]
Ubuntu 19.10 "Eoan Ermine" features an upgraded Linux kernel, faster boot times, updated themes, and experimental support for the ZFS file system. Whether you upgrade or not, Ermine shows what to expect from the upcoming Ubuntu LTS release scheduled for April 2020. Should you upgrade? Ubuntu 19.10 is available for […]
Fatmawati Achmad Zaenuri / Shutterstock Variables are essential if you want to write scripts and understand what the code you are going to copy and paste from the web will do to your Linux computer. We will help you get started! Variables 101 Variables are named symbols that represent a […]
Photographee.eu/Shutterstock The striking port is a way to secure a server by closing firewall ports – even the ones you know will be used. These ports are open on demand if – and only if – the connection request provides the secret hit. The striking port is a "secret blow" […]
Michael Vi / Shutterstock.com Commercial Unix sales have fallen off a cliff. There must be something behind this dramatic decline. Did Linux kill its ancestor by becoming a perfectly viable substitute, such as an operating system version of Invasion of the Body Snatchers? The beginning of Unix The first version […]
Fatmawati Achmad Zaenuri / Shutterstock You must create a file system before you can use a data storage device connected to a Linux computer. Learn how to use mkfs and other utilities to do just that for all sorts of file systems. We show you how. mkfs makes file systems […]
Fatmawati Achmad Zaenuri / Shutterstock Do you want to move your Linux personal folder to another drive? Here's a simple, step-by-step way to do it that should work with any distribution. Moving your personal folder means that you can reinstall Linux without having to worry about your personal files. Why […]
Fatmawati Achmad Zaenuri / Shutterstock.com Do you want to copy and paste on the Bash shell command line? We will show you several techniques, whether you prefer the keyboard or the mouse. These work whether you are on a graphical desktop or on a traditional text-based teleprinter. The usual keyboard […]