today's howtos
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Checking and Managing Firewall Status on AlmaLinux 9 or Rocky Linux
In AlmaLinux 9 and Rocky Linux, which are RHEL-based server distros, the Firewalld is the default tool for managing firewall settings. It provides users easy-to-use options for controlling network traffic to improve overall system security.
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HowTo Geek ☛ How to Find Resource-Hogging Processes Using the Linux Command Line
Every piece of code running inside your Linux computer needs RAM and CPU cycles. A process taking more than its fair share slows down other processes. Here’s how to find the culprits.
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HowTo Geek ☛ How to Navigate Your File System Using the Linux Terminal
I'll admit that the Terminal was a bit intimidating at first. But over time, as you get the basics down, you'll find that there are many things you can do more easily and quickly through the terminal than by using a graphical program. Perhaps the best place to start is in browsing files.
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HowTo Geek ☛ Linux Built-In Tools Are So Powerful, You Build a Database With Them. Here's How [Ed: They are not Linux, the kernel alone is Linux]
A database is a core part of many apps, from full-blown enterprise websites to simple tools like shopping lists and finance trackers. Relational databases driven by SQL are popular, but Linux offers a simpler, more transparent alternative.