today's howtos
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OpenZFS – Understanding ZFS vdev Types
The most common category of ZFS questions is “how should I set up my pool?” Sometimes the question ends “... using the drives I already have” and sometimes it ends with “and how many drives should I buy." Either way, today’s article can help you make sense of your options.
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2 Easy Ways to Capture Bluetooth Traffic on Linux
Bluetooth-powered devices surround us everywhere. From smart home appliances to speakers in a mall, you find Bluetooth being used everywhere.
Although Bluetooth devices are now ubiquitous, not all devices are of the same quality, and you may experience trouble connecting to devices, especially if one of them is a Linux machine.
Instead of repeatedly trying to connect to the device hoping for a miracle, a smart and quick way to troubleshoot Bluetooth errors is to inspect the Bluetooth traffic generated and received by your device. Let's learn how to capture and inspect Bluetooth traffic on Linux.
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Four ways to view files and file permissions on Linux | Network World
Viewing the content of files and examining access permissions and such are very different options. This post examines a number of ways to look at files on Linux.
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How to Install Kali Linux on an M1 or M2 Mac - The Mac Observer
Kali Linux is a popular choice for penetration testing or ethical hacking. It includes a number of tools for testing your network’s vulnerabilities as well as those of your computers and other devices. The Debian-based Linux distribution has long been run on Macs, but has become more difficult in recent years. Let’s dive into how you can install Kali Linux on an M1 Mac, or any other Apple Silicon-based computer.
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How to Check System Uptime in Linux (5 Methods) | Beebom
About 80% of all electronics in the world run on Linux, which speaks volumes about how well-optimized the Linux kernel really is. One of the areas where Linux is extensively used is servers, and you might have seen Linux server administrators using the command line instead of a GUI. Their daily task involves checking the uptime of these electronics. If you’re new to Linux, let’s look at how to check the uptime of your Linux system in this guide.