today's howtos

posted by Roy Schestowitz on May 17, 2023

• How to Use the Linux tr Command

  Do you need a no-frills method for manipulating a stream of text in Linux? Look no further than the tr command, which can save you time in replacing, removing, combining, and compressing input text. This is how it’s done.

• Setting up an SFTP Server on Ubuntu

  Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) is a secure protocol for transferring files between local and remote servers. Unlike standard FTP, it uses SSH (Secure Shell) to encrypt all data transfers, protecting against common threats like data interception and packet sniffing.

• How to install PIP in Linux without sudo? - Linux Shout

  Just like every Linux system has its own package manager to manage all system packages, similarly Python also has a package manager to install and manage its various library and modules without using sudo.

  Let’s take an example of Ubuntu Linux where the default package manager is APT but needs sudo access or rights to install any package. But what, if we don’t want or have rights to use sudo to install PIP, if not installed already on your system? In that, case we can go for a script to set up PIP for us in our local directory.

• How to permanently mount a drive in Linux (and why you should) | ZDNET

  If you plug external drives into your Linux machine or add secondary internal drives, you'll want to make sure they are automatically mounted when you boot.

• How To Copy Directories in Linux | ITPro Today: IT News, How-Tos, Trends, Case Studies, Career Tips, More

  Need to copy a directory from one Linux system to another? This guide will show you how, with tips and tricks for getting the job done quickly and efficiently.

• What Is chroot in Linux and How Does It Work?

  Are you looking to run applications or services in an isolated space on Linux? Or maybe you want to test and debug an application without it interfering with the rest of your system? If so, you'll want to learn about chroot, a powerful mechanism built into Linux that allows you to create a separate environment within your system.

  Let's explore chroot in detail, learn about its benefits, use cases, how to set it up on a Linux system, and if needed, how to escape it.

• How to Change Password in Linux (2023 Guide) | Beebom

  In today’s digital age, protecting your sensitive personal information is more important than ever. And having strong passwords definitely helps protect your personal data from prying eyes. In this article, we will discuss two different methods to change passwords in Linux for both yourself as well as for other users.