If you use Linux, there will probably come a time when you need to know more about your network. Several tools can help you do this, and some are more complicated than others. The ss command is something you can rely on being installed on many machines, so it’s handy to know. What Is the … Read more
Sometimes lately it can be necessary to use propriety products. Open source enthusiasts would love to have a cloud-based storage facility, but the fact remains that companies like Google, Amazon, Dropbox and Microsoft have cornered the cloud storage market. They offer reliable products for free, and this means that yes, they will scan or read … Read more
As the number of devices, servers, and services you have in your business or organization grows, so does the need to monitor your systems. System monitoring, whether on premise or in the cloud, covers the capacity, activity, and health of the hosts and apps. The process is designed to cover all computing resources to root … Read more
The first time I managed a busy server, I had to wait for an opportune time to reboot it when people weren’t using it. I noticed that this happened around 3AM. Then, I thought to myself: “Well this is inconvenient, I have to wake up at an unreasonable hour just to reboot my server.” Five … Read more
Encryption is almost a necessity now that security and privacy standards are not strictly adhered to by companies anymore. If you are really concerned about the security of your data that you stored in the cloud, and you really need to store it in the cloud, it is best to encrypt it first before you … Read more
For a long time Homebrew has been a handy tool for Mac users, but only for Mac users. The app adds Linux-style package management, allowing users to easily install command-line utilities. Now, with versions 2.0.0 and later, the app is no longer exclusive to the Mac. Homebrew is now available for Linux users as well … Read more
Is it really possible to play Apple Music in Linux? The answer is yes – it’s just a little harder and requires some workarounds. iTunes is the primary way that owners of iPhones and iPods use to sync media such as movies, music, and other data between devices. Unlike Spotify that has a native Linux … Read more
One essential skill that system administrators need is to maintain the health of both online and offline systems. This is especially important on production servers where downtime or problems can cause loss of data. A common issue is that updates fail due to a lack of disk space, but there are some simple checks you … Read more
The Raspberry Pi debuted in 2012, and since then the tiny computer and its successors have powered countless projects. While you can install regular Ubuntu on a Raspberry Pi, there are plenty of more specialized Linux distributions available. This list includes options that can handle everything from general computing to creating a tiny portable arcade. … Read more
Downloading large files like ISO images can be a giant pain. Depending on your Internet connection, sometimes they can take forever to download, and they eat up tons of hard drive space. Then, if you ever need an updated version, you need to go through the entire process again. There is a solution, though. Zsync … Read more