today's howtos

posted by Roy Schestowitz on May 28, 2023

• Setting Up Permissions in Home Directory on Linux

  One of the fundamental aspects of system security and user privacy in any Linux or Unix-based operating system (OS) is the proper management of permissions. In these systems, a home directory is the default location for a user's personal files, documents, and configuration settings.

• Configuring Apache Userdir on Ubuntu and Debian: A Simplified Guide

  Apache is a versatile, open-source HTTP server for modern operating systems including UNIX and Windows. It provides a secure, efficient, and extensible server that provides HTTP services in sync with the current HTTP standards.

• How to Install Apache CouchDB on Ubuntu & Debian

  Apache CouchDB is a database management system that seamlessly takes the data to the edge and then back again. It's known for its ease of replication and setup. If you want to install Apache CouchDB on your Ubuntu or Debian system, you're at the right place.

• How to Install Python 3.12 (Beta so far) in Ubuntu 22.04 | 20.04 | 23.04

  For developers who want to prepare their project for the latest Python releases, here's how to install Python 3.12 in all current Ubuntu releases. Python 3.12 now is in Beta development stage.

• How to Concatenate Files in Linux

  Being able to combine various files together into one can be very helpful. You can arrange and sort out your desktop and combine several related documents into one. In Linux, there are several ways to concatenate files together.

• Adam Young: Opening the perf file descriptor

  A couple months back I recorded this line on my blog as part of investigating perf:

• What is the “/etc/profile.d/” Directory’s Role in Linux

  In the vast landscape of the Linux operating system, understanding the intricacies of various system directories is key to effective system administration. The Linux directory structure holds a set of directories, each with a unique purpose, and among these is the "/etc/profile.d/" directory.

• How to Add a Directory to Your $PATH Variable in Linux

  The $PATH variable in Linux is an environment variable that determines where the shell looks for executable files. By adding directories to this variable, you make it easier to run your scripts from anywhere without having to specify the full path to the script's location.

• Policy Power: Using Network Policies Effectively in Kubernetes

  Introduction With the increasing adoption of containerization technology, Kubernetes has become one of the most popular platforms for running and managing containers.

• Syncing my emulator saves with Syncthing

  One of the most common upsells in gaming is "cloud saves", or some encrypted storage space with your console/platform manufacturer to store the save files that games make. Normally Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and probably EA offer this as a service to customers because it makes for a much better customer experience as the customer migrates between machines. Recently I started playing Dead Space 2 on Steam again on a lark and I got to open my old Dead Space 2 save from college. It's magic when it works.

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  I own these two games on cartridge and I have dumped my copy of them from cartridge using a hackable Switch.