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This article explores the process of managing the cache in a BIND DNS server, specifically focusing on how to view and clear the cache effectively. Managing cache is crucial for maintaining the performance and accuracy of DNS resolutions in your network. Efficient cache management ensures that your DNS server can handle requests rapidly while minimizing the likelihood of outdated or incorrect data affecting user queries. Furthermore, it assists in optimizing resource usage, which can significantly enhance the overall stability and reliability of network services.

There are several different kinds of keyboards for PCs. The most common type is a physical, external keyboard that plugs into your PC. But you can use a virtual keyboard with Linux instead of a physical keyboard.

Cheat is a Linux command-line tool that allows anyone to access the community cheatsheet or create their own personal cheatsheet in a sec.

These CPU mitigations are enabled by default on all Linux distributions, and for a good reason: Without them, any hijacked software component on your OS can be used to escalate privileges or access protected areas of your computer memory and retrieve sensitive information.

Beloved by countless Linux users, the Nano text editor rolls out v8.0 'Grus grus' with modernized bindings. Here's more on that!

Learn how to install PHP 8.3 on Ubuntu 24.04 or have one of our Linux Host Support admins take care of the installation for you. PHP is used for creating dynamic web pages, and according to the reports in 2024, PHP is used by 76% of all websites whose programming language can be determined.

The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a vast frontier for innovation, promising to connect and automate our world in ways we're just beginning to understand. Linux, known for its stability, security, and open-source nature, stands as a preferred operating system for many IoT devices. This article delves into how you can leverage Linux to build powerful, reliable, and secure IoT solutions.

The latest release of Debian , one of the oldest and most trusted distributions within the Linux ecosystem, redefines security, stability, and innovation in open-source OSes. As security practitioners and Linux administrators, we always seek stable and innovative operating systems that can meet our needs while keeping our systems secure.

Discover a step-by-step guide to install the different versions of Perl and manage them with Perlbrew on Ubuntu, with practical examples.

Not only is OpenTofu 1.7 an open source IAC technology that can potentially replace Hashicorp’s Terraform, it also goes a step further introducing a series of new features as well.

An ACE in the hole for miscreants The open source R programming language has patched an arbitrary code execution hole that scored a preliminary CVSS severity rating of 8.8 out of 10.…

Linux hardware vendor TUXEDO Computers unveiled today the Gen4 (4th generation) TUXEDO Pulse 14 laptop with an updated processor from the AMD Ryzen 7 8000 Series.

Network setup for Ubuntu can range from easy to hard, depending on what you’re trying to do. Canonical prides itself on making their Ubuntu Linux operating system very simple to use, even if you do not have a lot of technical knowledge. Despite its simplicity, Ubuntu has a lot going on under the hood to make things work, including networking configuration that allows you to connect to local devices or servers across the world.

A screen-reader is a computer application designed to provide spoken feedback to a blind or visually impaired person. This type of software has been available since the mid 1980s.

run0 is a secure replacement for sudo, integrated into systemd, that allows running processes as other users with an isolated context and white list of allowed properties.

The latest stable GStreamer 1.24.3 release fixes critical bugs in multimedia handling, including HLS and EXIF issues.

Discover a step-by-step guide to install the ffmpeg GUI tool named LosslessCut on your favorite Ubuntu and other Linux distros.

Torvalds reminds people that yesterday's hype was "crypto" and before that "cloud-native". He explains that a lot of this stuff is "BS" around the "grain" (substance) and those who say "your job will be gone in 5 years" are just charlatans begging for money from investors, which is why they ride hype waves.

After more than six years since the last stable release, the Amarok open-source music player has been updated to version 3.0, a major release years in the work that brings an updated UI and other features.

This nearly Snap-free Ubuntu remix may be about about to win friends and influence people. Xubuntu 24.04 is out, and offers a minimal installation option that is considerably more minimal than the other official flavors.…