Linux
From smartphones to cars, supercomputers and home appliances, home desktops to enterprise servers, the Linux operating system (kernel) is everywhere.
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Best Desktop Environments for Linux
Linux is loved for its flexibility, and desktop environments (DEs) are a key part of that. Whether you’re looking for a full-featured, modern experience or a lightweight environment for older hardware, Linux has something for…
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Optimize and Improve Linux Laptop Battery Life Using TLP
This guide provides a comprehensive look at how to install and configure TLP to improve battery life on Linux laptops. You can include additional examples based on specific distributions or laptop models to tailor the…
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Verifying Shim SBAT Data Failed: Security Policy Violation
Planning to move from Microsoft Windows to some Linux distro? We often see such error messages “Verifying shim SBAT data failed: Security Policy Violation” and “Something has gone seriously wrong: SBAT self-check failed: Security Policy…
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How to Check Disk Space on Linux?
Learn how to check disk space on Linux with this comprehensive guide. Explore commands like df, du, and lsblk, and discover graphical tools and automation tips to effectively monitor and manage your system’s disk space.
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The Origin of Linux: A Journey from Hobby to World Domination
Linux, the open-source operating system that powers everything from smartphones to supercomputers, has an origin story that’s as fascinating as the software itself. It began as a personal project of a Finnish student and evolved…
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Install and Enable Redis Object Cache for WordPress on Debian Linux
WordPress has an inbuilt object cache that it uses to save on the trips to the database, but, it’s a non-persistent object cache. By using a 3rd party persistent object cache like Redis, we can…
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Essential UFW Commands and Their Usage
UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) is a powerful tool designed to simplify the management of firewall rules on Linux systems. It provides a user-friendly interface for configuring iptables, making it accessible even to those with limited networking…
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What Is Uncomplicated Firewall (UFW), and Why Use It?
UFW, or Uncomplicated Firewall, is a simple, user-friendly interface for managing a Linux system’s firewall. Designed to simplify the complex and often intimidating iptables interface, UFW is particularly popular among Debian and Ubuntu users. This…
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Why Advanced Users Make the Switch From Ubuntu to Debian Linux?
Ubuntu and Debian are closely related, with Ubuntu being derived from Debian. However, there are several reasons why Ubuntu users might eventually migrate to Debian. I was an Ubuntu Linux user initially and when I…
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Understanding Linux File Permissions
Understanding Linux file permissions are a fundamental aspect of system security and user management. Properly understanding and managing these permissions ensures that users have appropriate access to files and directories, preventing unauthorized access and potential…
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Automating Tasks With Cron Jobs on Linux
Learn how to automate tasks with cron jobs on Linux. This in-depth tutorial covers everything from basic cron syntax and creating cron jobs to advanced configurations, common use cases, troubleshooting, and security considerations. Perfect for…
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Beginner-Friendly Linux Distros
Explore the best beginner-friendly Linux distros, including Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Zorin OS, Elementary OS, Pop!_OS, and Manjaro. Learn about their features, benefits, and why they are ideal for newcomers to the Linux world.
