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Linux: The Backbone of Modern Computing

Linux has become the foundation of critical digital infrastructure. As a family of free and open-source Unix-like operating systems, it powers everything from personal desktops to enterprise servers, cloud platforms, and embedded devices. Unlike proprietary alternatives, GNU/Linux, to give it a fuller name, is built on transparency, security, and user control, making it the preferred choice for developers, sysadmins, and tech enthusiasts worldwide.

At its core, Linux is not a single entity but a collection of hundreds of distributions, each tailored to different needs. Whether it’s a streamlined desktop experience, a hardened server environment, or a minimal containerized system, there’s a Linux variant optimized for the task. Governed by the GNU General Public License (GPL), version 2, which ensures that the software remains free to use, modify, and distribute. This fuels continuous innovation.

But Linux is more than just an operating system; it’s a movement driven by a passionate community of developers, contributors, and users who refine and expand its capabilities. With its unmatched flexibility, security, and performance, Linux is not just an alternative, it has become the backbone of modern computing. The question is, are you ready to harness the full potential of Linux?

A password manager for Windows, macOS, and Linux - KeePassXC

In the twenties we are in a completely digital age where cybersecurity threats proliferate, which means that managing passwords securely has become essential. KeePassXC offers a robust solution, combining cross-platform support with the
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Using GNU ddrescue for hard disk recovery on Ubuntu Linux

GNU ddrescue for hard disk imaging or recovery on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

GNU ddrescue (ddrescue) is a proven data recovery tool which you can trust. However, it is also quite a complicated command line tool. If only there was a way to
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Installing VMware Workstation Pro for Ubuntu 24.04

If you don't need a full scale data centre style virtualisation solution but need a local lab environment then Workstation Player uses VMware vSphere Hypervisor technology to provide simple and secure local virtualisation on modest
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Let's Encrypt Secure virtual hosts on Ubuntu 24.04

It is no longer hard to serve multiple differently named websites from the same server with SSL. Let's Encrypt supports Apache and Ubuntu and is easy to configure.

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Kali Linux on EC2 in AWS for Pen Testing (Part 2)

Installing Kali Linux on EC2 in AWS for Pen Testing

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Kali Linux on EC2 in AWS for Pen Testing (Part 3)

Installing Kali Linux on EC2 in AWS for Pen Testing

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Kali Linux on EC2 in AWS for Pen Testing (Part 1)

Kali Linux: A Robust Platform for Security Professionals

Kali Linux is a versatile, open-source Linux distribution based on Debian, designed specifically for advanced information security tasks. Its key
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Lets Encrypt secure virtual hosts on Ubuntu Linux

Virtual Hosts with SSL, isn't that hard, is it?

The Apache HTTP Server has always had a virtual hosts feature to serve multiple differently named websites from the same server. Setting it up with SSL is more complex
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Mozilla Firefox on ChromeOS via Flatpak

ChromeOS is full of capability these days, provided you can live with having a G-Suite / Google Apps based world. You have to embrace Google accounts and ID's if you develop apps which end up on Google Play anyway so a Chromebook is as
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Lotus 1-2-3 for Ubuntu 22.04 linux

I can't quite believe it, but I just built and installed Lotus 1-2-3 for Unix on my Ubuntu 22.04 LTS linux desktop and it works flawlessly and it is FAST!

Lotus 1-2-3 for Unix was released in 1990. I joined Lotus then to work on
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Upgrading to Ubuntu Desktop 22.04 LTS

LTS stands for long term support. Canonical Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) is now generally available. An Ubuntu LTS has a commitment from Canonical for ten years support and maintenance, with the initial five years available for free
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Installing Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, a walk through

In this article, we will walk you through the entire installation process of Ubuntu 24.04, a Long Term Support (LTS) release with five years of support, ensuring that your system receives timely updates and enhancements. We will cover
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Sublime Text on ChromeOS

You can install the Linux version on ChromeOS

Sublime Text is a proprietary text and code editor which is very popular among developers due to a simple, fast and distraction free interface, an ability to open all the files in a
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Connecting to multiple Git repository providers with SSH

Using an SSH key, you can connect and authenticate to remote git servers without supplying your username and personal access token at each visit. Inevitably, you'll end up using more than one provider, for example for
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Grsync - graphical user interface for rsync

rsync is a file transfer program for Unix systems which has been around for decades. rsync can update whole directory trees and filesystems, can optionally preserves symbolic links, hard links, file ownership,
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Create an app in Flutter on Ubuntu in about 15 min

Flutter 2.0 on Ubuntu 21.04 is here!

"Flutter SDK snap build integration makes it easy to publish your multi-platform Flutter app for one-click install by millions of Linux desktop users." — So says the press
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Keeweb Desktop Password Manager on Ubuntu 21.04

KeeWeb for Ubuntu 21.04

KeeWeb is a free cross-platform password manager compatible with KeePass. The KeeWeb desktop apps look beautiful on each supported platform. You can open local KeePass data files in the
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Using Xdebug to improve PHP development with Joomla!

Xdebug is an essential extension for PHP, enhancing debugging and development capabilities. Remember: while it offers powerful tools, do not leave it enabled in production environments.
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