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Installing the Rust programming language on your Linux systems could turn out to be one of the more rewarding things you've done in years.
Linux tricks that can save you time and trouble
Some command line tricks that can make you even more productive on the Linux command line.
Is the Linux 4.18 kernel heading your way?
The recently released 4.18 Linux kernel has already moved up to 4.18.5. How soon it lands on your system or network depends a lot on which Linux distributions you use.
How the L1 Terminal Fault vulnerability affects Linux systems
The L1 Terminal Fault (L1TF) affects Intel processors and thereby Linux systems. Learn what this vulnerability is all about and what Linux users should do about it.
How to use the gpg command to encrypt Linux files
Commands for reliably encrypting files on Linux systems are easy to come by and quite versatile. One of the most popular is gpg. Here's how to use it.
Examining Linux system performance with dstat
Dstat provides valuable insights into Linux system performance, pretty much replacing older tools, such as vmstat, netstat, iostat, and ifstat.
The aftermath of the Gentoo GitHub hack
A password guess and five days offline have left not only Gentoo's GitHub admins, but all of us, with some things to think about.
Is implementing and managing Linux applications becoming a snap?
Quick to install, safe to run, easy to update, and dramatically easier to maintain and support, snaps represent a big step forward in Linux software development and distribution.
22 essential security commands for Linux
If you're looking after the security of Linux systems, these are the commands you must know.
Blacklisting modules on Linux
Blacklisting modules prevents them from being loaded and used, and it is sometimes an important step in keeping a system running properly. Here's how to do it.
How to customize your text colors on the Linux command line
The different colors used on the Linux command line are intended to provide an easy way to identify files by type. You can change the colors, but you should have a good reason before you do.
How to share files between Linux and Windows
Sharing files between Linux and Windows systems is surprisingly easy with some fine accommodations from the Linux community. Here's a look at two very different ways to make this happen.
How to do math on the Linux command line
There are quite a few interesting commands for doing math on Linux systems, including the expr, factor, jot, and bc commands. This article walks you through how to use each.
Finding what you’re looking for on Linux
It isn’t hard to find what you’re looking for on a Linux system — a file or a command — but there are a lot of ways to go looking. Here are 7 commands that can help you, including find, locate, mlocate, which and whereis.
2-Minute Linux Tip: Learn how to use the contrab command
Unfamiliar with the contrab command? This short video shows you how to use the tool to schedule tasks that will run automatically on the day and time that you specify.
Fedora 28 beta is ready for you to test
A new version of the Fedora Linux distro, Fedora 28, was released in its beta version. Here's a look at some of its new features.
Why not the best? Why not Linux Mint?
Today, Linux, especially such distributions as openSUSE, Ubuntu and, my favorite, Linux Mint, are just as easy to use as macOS and Windows. And they don’t have the security bugs.
Working with calendars on Linux
Linux systems can provide more help with your schedule than just reminding you what day today is. You have a lot of options for displaying calendars — some that are likely to prove helpful and others that just might boggle your mind.
GoScanSSH malware targets Linux systems but avoids government servers
GoScanSSH, a new strain of malware written in Golang (Go), has been targeting Linux-based SSH servers exposed to the internet — as long as those systems do not belong to the government or military.
How to check your network connections on Linux
The ip command has a lot to tell you about the configuration and state of your network connections, but what do all those words and numbers mean? Let’s take a deep dive in and see what all the displayed values are trying to tell you.