today's howtos

posted by Roy Schestowitz on May 15, 2023

• How to Install and Use Jupyter Notebook in Linux, Windows and Mac

  If you are looking for a robust tool that can assist you with scientific computing, and interactive computing, Jupyter Notebook is an ideal choice for you, as it supports multiple programming languages and can make it more suitable for a wide variety of data analysis operations.

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• Write and append to .txt file using the terminal in Linux

  To write and append to a .txt file using the terminal in Linux, first create a new textfile on your desktop using the touch command...

• How do I enable the top menu bar in Firefox

  I recently installed Kubuntu, which came with Firefox already installed. I have not used Firefox as my main browser for quite a few years. One thing I did notice,was that the top menu bar was not enabled.

• How to Set Up a PostgreSQL Database on Ubuntu

  PostgreSQL is an outstanding choice for SQL databases on Ubuntu. In this guide, we will guide you through the process of installing and configuring a PostgreSQL database on Ubuntu Server. Whether you’re a newcomer to Linux databases or knowledgeable about PostgreSQL, this step-by-step guide will help you install and configure a database on Ubuntu Server.

• How to Monitor User Logins on Linux

  Whether you are a Linux admin with servers and multiple users under your watch or a regular Linux user, it is always good to be proactive in securing your system.

  One of the ways you can actively secure your system is by monitoring user logins, especially currently logged-in users and failed logins or login attempts.

• Despite Layoffs, Open Source and Linux Skills are Still in Demand - Slashdot [Ed: SJVN as parrot of Zemlin, indirectly paid by him and thus by monopolies]

  ZDNet reports that Jim Zemlin, executive director at the Linux Foundation, recently noted rounds of tech-industry layoffs "in the name of cost-cutting." But then Zemlin added that "open source is countercyclical to these trends. The Linux Foundation itself, for instance, had its best first quarter ever."

• Web Penetration Testing with Kali Linux: A Comprehensive Introduction

  Cybersecurity has become a major concern for all organizations in today's digital age. With the rise of web-based applications, web penetration testing has become a crucial step in ensuring the security of online assets. Kali Linux, a popular operating system, provides various tools that can be used for web penetration testing. In this article, we will discuss the importance of web penetration testing with Kali Linux and how it can be done effectively.

• Taking advantage of the grep command's many options

  The grep command offers interesting options to help you find what you want from text files.

• How to Install and Set Up Snort IDS on Linux to Secure Your Network

  Protect your network from intruders and unsolicited attacks by installing and setting up Snort IDS.

• How to Use the split Command to Split Text Files in Linux

  Learn how to split a large file into multiple smaller files using the split command on Linux.

• How to Use gomphotherium: A Complete Fediverse Client for Your Linux Terminal

  Want a terminal-friendly way to scroll through your fediverse toots? Consider installing gomphotherium, a terminal-based client for the fediverse.

• Run Oracle Database 23c with Podman Desktop

  Podman Desktop is an open source graphical tool enabling you to seamlessly work with containers and Kubernetes from your local environment. On this blog I will share all the steps to get Podman Desktop running on an Oracle Linux 9 system to then run one container with Oracle Database 23c Free Edition.