today's howtos

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Nov 25, 2025

• TecMint ☛ How to Install aaPanel Hosting Control Panel in Ubuntu 24.04

  A hosting control panel solves this by giving you a visual interface for all these tasks. Instead of memorizing commands and editing configuration files manually, you get a dashboard where you can click, configure, and deploy with confidence.

• Alvaro Montoro ☛ Drawing Triangles with CSS Using Borders... an Exception

  A long time ago, I wrote an article about triangles in CSS, and explained why the common border-based approach was far from ideal and should generally be avoided... Until now.

• True random number generator in pure ZSH

  Do not use this in production! This is a true hardware random number generator using your system as the entropy source. It models flipping a coin by pitting a fast clock (the CPU) against a slow clock (the RTC). The CPU models the coin flipping head over tails during flight and the RTC models the duration of the coin's flight in the air.

• It's FOSS ☛ Backup and Restore Your Flatpak Apps & Settings Between Distro Switch and Reinstalls

  Make a backup of your Flatpak apps and application data and restore them to a new GNU/Linux system where Flatpak is supported.

• Gary Benson: Slow boot?

  Does your GNU/Linux box take forever to boot? The command you're looking for is systemd-analyze blame

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  • ID Root ☛ How To Install OpenVPN Server on AlmaLinux 10

    Setting up a secure VPN server gives you complete control over your online privacy and enables secure remote access to your network resources. OpenVPN stands as one of the most trusted open-source VPN solutions, offering robust encryption and cross-platform compatibility.

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install Shadowsocks on Debian 13

    Internet privacy and censorship circumvention have become critical concerns for users worldwide. Shadowsocks, a lightweight and secure SOCKS5 proxy protocol, offers an effective solution for bypassing internet restrictions while maintaining high performance.

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install InvoicePlane on Debian 13

    Managing invoices, quotes, and client payments doesn’t have to drain your budget with expensive subscription fees. InvoicePlane offers a powerful, self-hosted invoicing solution that gives you complete control over your financial data while eliminating recurring costs. This comprehensive guide walks you through installing InvoicePlane on Debian 13, from system preparation to final configuration.

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install Invoice Ninja on Fedora 43

    Managing invoices, tracking expenses, and handling client payments are essential tasks for freelancers and small businesses. Invoice Ninja provides a comprehensive open-source solution that simplifies these financial operations while maintaining complete control over your data.

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install Django on Fedora 43

    Django stands as one of the most popular Python web frameworks globally, powering thousands of websites and applications. This comprehensive guide walks you through installing Django on Fedora 43, from system preparation to creating your first project.