today's howtos
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ZDNet ☛ How to schedule Linux commands - and when you should
Need to schedule a Linux action ahead of time? This command can help.
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Raspberry Pi ☛ How to get started with your Raspberry Pi AI Camera
If you’ve got your hands on the Raspberry Pi AI Camera that we launched a few weeks ago, you might be looking for a bit of help to get up and running with it – it’s a bit different from our other camera products. We’ve raided our documentation to bring you this Getting started guide. If you work through the steps here you’ll have your camera performing object detection and pose estimation, even if all this is new to you. Then you can dive into the rest of our AI Camera documentation to take things further.
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Tony Finch ☛ against /tmp – Tony Finch
I commented on Lobsters that /tmp is usually a bad idea, which caused some surprise. I suppose /tmp security bugs were common in the 1990s when I was learning Unix, but they are pretty rare now so I can see why less grizzled hackers might not be familiar with the problems.
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Data Swamp ☛ Securing backups using S3 storage
Both workflows have pros and cons. The pull backups are not encrypted, and a single central server owns everything, this is rather bad from a security point of view. While push backups handle all encryption and accesses to the system where it runs, an attacker could destroy the backup using the backup tool.
I will explain how to leverage S3 features to protect your backups from an attacker.
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Rob Knight ☛ Moving my DNS Records with DNSControl
After setting up DNSControl I wanted to use it to move away from DigitalOcean[1] to Bunny DNS. I'd already moved my servers to Hetzner but the DNS was more complicated. This domain, for example, has 45 records for subdomains, CNAMES for Netlify, plus verification stuff so I didn't want to risk moving it manually.
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Rachel ☛ sshfs isn't really what I wanted for my backup situation
So, the end result is that I extend nbd over a wacky ssh connection to a Unix domain socket on the source machine, do my crypto magic to make it into a viable filesystem, then fsck it, mount it, and rsync my stuff onto it.
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How to reset Gnome in GNU/Linux such as Ubuntu 24.04 or 22.04
Learn the command to reset the changes made to GNOME Desktop on GNU/Linux systems such as Ubuntu 24.04 Noble or 22.04 Jammy Linux. GNU/Linux offers extreme possibilities for customizing Desktop GUI interfaces such as Gnome.
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How to give macOS like look to Ubuntu Linux
Although Ubuntu’s default interface is not very attractive, we have options like KDE Plasms to create an eye-soothing desktop. Still, if you are a fan of the macOS interface, we can customize Ubuntu’s default look to make a Mac OS X-like interface.
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How to Install Timeshift on Ubuntu 24.04 | 22.04 | 20.04 LTS
Learn how to install TimeShift using the command terminal on Ubuntu 24.04 Noble, 22.04 Jammy JellyFish, and Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa.
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Ubuntu Pit ☛ How To Clone or Backup GNU/Linux Disk Using Clonezilla Imaging Tool
If you are thinking of upgrading your computer or replacing your hard disk without losing any data, you can use the CloneZilla tool to backup your GNU/Linux disk. The CloneZilla is available in ISO format; you can download and burn the ISO file on a flash drive.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install Postfix on Fedora 40
Postfix is a powerful and versatile Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) that has become a staple in many Linux-based email systems. Its robust architecture, security features, and ease of configuration make it an excellent choice for both small-scale and enterprise-level email solutions.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install OpenVPN Server on Debian 12
OpenVPN is a powerful and versatile open-source Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution that provides secure, encrypted connections between remote computers and networks. It’s widely used by businesses, organizations, and individuals to protect their online activities and access resources securely over the internet.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install Monitorix on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
In the world of system administration, keeping a close eye on your server’s performance is crucial. Monitorix is a powerful, lightweight, and open-source system monitoring tool that can help you achieve this goal.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install Nload on AlmaLinux 9
In today’s interconnected world, network monitoring has become an essential aspect of system administration and IT management. One powerful tool that stands out in this domain is Nload, a command-line network traffic and bandwidth monitor.
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ID Root ☛ How To Enable BBR on Rocky GNU/Linux 9
In the ever-evolving landscape of network performance optimization, BBR (Bottleneck Bandwidth and Round-trip propagation time) has emerged as a game-changing congestion control algorithm. For Rocky GNU/Linux 9 users seeking to enhance their network throughput and reduce latency, enabling BBR can be a crucial step.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install Pulsar Code Editor on AlmaLinux 9 [Ed: Still prisoner of Microsoft; looks into Kate instead]
In the ever-evolving world of software development, choosing the right Integrated Development Environment (IDE) can significantly impact your productivity and coding experience. Pulsar Code Editor, a powerful and versatile text editor, has gained popularity among developers for its extensibility and user-friendly interface.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install Pulsar Code Editor on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS [Ed: Kate is Free software and not under the clutch of Microsoft]
In the ever-evolving world of software development, having a powerful and versatile code editor is essential for programmers of all levels. Pulsar Code Editor has emerged as a popular choice among developers, offering a robust set of features and a user-friendly interface.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install Squid Proxy on openSUSE
In today’s digital landscape, efficient network management is crucial for optimizing bandwidth and enhancing security. One powerful tool that can help achieve these goals is Squid Proxy, a popular caching and forwarding web proxy. Squid Proxy is widely used by network administrators to improve network performance, reduce bandwidth consumption, and control internet access.
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Unix Men ☛ How to Uninstall Steam
How to Install Steam Gaming Client In Ubuntu 15.04
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Unix Men ☛ What is ‘sh’
Bash Functions in Shell Scripts
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Ubuntu Pit ☛ How to Enable HTTP/2.0 in Nginx Server: Step-by-Step Guide
As you are using a GNU/Linux system, you probably already know that HTTP is an internet protocol that establishes your internet connection to your requested server through your web browser. It sends requests from the client’s end to the server end and conveys data from the server to the client.
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How to install Dash to Dock on Pop OS or Ubuntu Linux
What is Dash to Dock? Dash to Dock is a Gnome extension available to install on GNU/Linux distros using the Gnome Graphical user interface desktop environment.
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How to Make Ubuntu 24.04 or 22.04 look like MacOS
Although Ubuntu’s default interface is not very attractive, we have options like KDE Plasms to create an eye-soothing desktop. Still, if you are a fan of the macOS interface, we can customize Ubuntu’s default look to make a Mac OS X-like interface.