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Fedora 39 is finally released. As the ‘tradition’ goes with Fedora, this release also got delayed by almost 4 weeks due to last-minute bugs. That’s okay, I believe. It’s better to be late than broken. Existing Fedora 37 or 38 users can easily upgrade to the newer version. You can refer to this tutorial, if…
LibreOffice, the free and open-source office suite comes with a handy collaborative edit feature, which records changes to a document. It lets you view the changes, comment on it, approve or reject changes etc. You can find this feature handy if multiple users (or a workgroup) utilize LibreOffice Writer or Spreadsheets. So, how can you…
With GamersNexus going for the jugular in their latest videos on LTT, we probably should overview what is going on. GamersNexus videos:– https://youtu.be/FGW3TPytTjc– https://youtu.be/X3byz3txpso Read moreKali Linux in the DigitalOcean Cloud | Kali Linux BlogTimestamps:00:00 GamersNexus Videos00:30 LTT Problems01:55 Testing Errors02:40 Billet Labs04:08 Ethics and Favoritism04:56 Linus’ Response07:28 My Thoughts on this Support My Work———————————————————————————–??…
by George Whittaker Introduction In the vast landscape of Linux, the prowess of a user is often measured by their fluency in text editing. Two titans dominate this realm: Vim and Emacs. These editors are not merely tools; they are ecosystems, philosophies, and communities that embody the essence of Linux’s flexibility and power. This article…
How do you rename files and directories in the Linux terminal? You use the mv command. Yes, the same mv command which is used for ‘moving’ files and folders from one location to another. You can simply specify the new name for the files and directories while ‘moving them’. Read moreKali Linux in the DigitalOcean…
Considering you already follow us, we have your back for the most essential Linux requirements. However, when it comes to Linux, there is always something to learn, even for all the Linux experts out there. 👨💻👩💻 So, there are some websites and blogs that are helpful for both newbies and experienced Linux users. Read moreKali…
Today’s security landscape faces a significant challenge: the lack of adequate protection for data in active use. Data breaches can happen at runtime (that is, when computation is taking place on a machine’s main memory), stemming from a range of vectors such as malicious insiders with elevated privileges or hackers exploiting vulnerabilities within privileged system…
Cyber Essentials is an increasingly important security standard within the UK that allows organisations to demonstrate to their customers that they operate their business in a secure and trustworthy manner. Achieving the Cyber Essentials certification helps businesses win new customers and stand out amongst their peers. It is a requirement for any company that seeks…
There are a bunch of Linux command tools that are more for amusement than serious work. Asciiquarium is one of them. It provides a simple aquarium like animation effects in ASCII format for the Linux terminal. Looks interesting? Let’s explore it. Install Asciiquarium in Linux Read moreKali Linux in the DigitalOcean Cloud | Kali Linux…
We’re excited to announce our participation in Alamo Ace 2023 as Platinum Sponsors. As our collaboration with US Federal and Defense agencies is strengthening, we’re looking forward to meeting our partners and customers on-site to discuss the critical topics for 2024: Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and open-source innovation. With our commitment towards securing open source, this…
by George Whittaker Introduction In the realm of Linux, where the command line is often the compass by which we navigate, the efficient management of disk space is crucial. Whether you’re sailing through personal projects or steering the ship of enterprise servers, large and forgotten files can be like hidden icebergs, threatening to sink your…
There is a first time to everything. The first time you used Linux, the first time you visited It’s FOSS 😉 Why am I talking about first times? Because for the first time, I made a video with my ‘face’ in it. I (still) am a camera shy person and I avoided doing this for…
Canonical has become the first Linux provider to integrate a snapshot service with Microsoft Azure’s update mechanisms. This collaboration with Microsoft allows cloud administrators a safer and more predictable way to deploy updates across their fleets of Ubuntu instances on Azure. The importance of consistency in update rollouts While Ubuntu takes a number of steps…
The industrial automation landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by a fundamental shift in how software solutions are developed and deployed. In the past, many factories had in-house IT expertise to build and maintain their basic software stacks, the present reality is quite different. Small-scale factories often lack the IT know-how to manage their increasingly complex…
by George Whittaker Introduction Email remains a vital communication tool for both personal and business domains. Having your own mail server not only gives you control but also enhances the security and privacy of your communications. One of the popular mail servers is Postfix, known for its flexibility, reliability, and ease of configuration. Coupling Postfix…
Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a popular cross-platform text editor developed by Microsoft. It’s built on the Electron framework and is widely used by developers for coding and text editing tasks. The core of VS Code, known as “Code – OSS,” is open source and distributed under the MIT License. However, Microsoft adds specific…
A lot of people, like myself, believe automotive is the most innovative sector today, especially when it comes to software. We are living a critical moment in automotive, where evolution is being pushed onto the market. This rapid software shift is posing challenges that are complicating developers’ progress. Most of these challenges are hardware-related. Gaining…
Installing Docker on Arch Linux is easy. It is available in the Extra repository and you can simply do the pacman magic: sudo pacman -S docker But there are more steps involved here to run Docker on Arch Linux properly. Making Arch Docker ready It all comes down to these steps: Install Docker from Arch…
Publication of Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS has been halted since the end of August 2023. Canonical has since confirmed an undocumented policy when publishing to the Microsoft Azure Partner Center: a maximum of 100 image versions can be published to a Plan for a given Marketplace Offer. The maximum was reached with the publication of…
In the modern cloud ecosystem, the emergence of Confidential VMs (CVMs) has marked a significant stride towards robust security. However, while CVMs excel in guarding against external code threats, they remain susceptible to vulnerabilities within their boundaries. Herein lies the profound synergy between Ubuntu Pro and Confidential VMs on Microsoft Azure. While the latter fortifies…