How to Secure SSH with pam_faillock: Lockout Failed Login Attempts

The pam_tally2 module, once used to lock user accounts after a certain number of failed SSH login attempts, has been deprecated and replaced by pam_faillock in RHEL-based distributions and other modern Linux distributions, due to more flexibility and security options. Previously, the pam_tally2 module was responsible for counting failed login attempts and locking accounts. However, […]

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MySQL 9.1: New Features, Deprecations, and Important Updates

MySQL 9.1 introduces key updates, including enhanced trigger handling, optimized EXPLAIN output, OpenID Connect support, and more.
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Installing and Using Curl on Linux Like a Pro

In this article, you will learn how to install curl (and libcurl) on a Linux system and how to use curl in your daily computing work with practical examples.
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Play Nintendo DS Games Using MelonDS Emulator on Linux

Discover a step-by-step guide on how to install MelonDS Emulator on Ubuntu and other Linux distros and play Nintendo DS games on PC.
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How to Install Yarn on Ubuntu 24.04 (via 3 Methods)

Learn how to install the Yarn package manager on Ubuntu using NPM, Corepack, and the APT repository with practical examples.
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Calibre 7.20 Adds New PDF Input Engine, Supports New Tolino Shine 5 Firmware

Highlights of Calibre 7.20 include a new default dedicated PDF Input engine that features automatic detection and removal of headers and footers based on document analysis. The old PDF Input engine used by Calibre is still available and you can switch between the new one and the old one in the PDF Input section of […]

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Ardour 8.10 Open-Source DAW Released with Fixes for New Major Issues

Coming a week after Ardour 8.9, the Ardour 8.10 release is here to fix some performance issues caused by the scheduling of disk input/output threads, importing of SMF (MIDI) via drag and drop to use the file name, and content-slipping of regions to upd…

7 Linux Distributions That Feel Just Like Windows

It’s fascinating how Windows 10 took off shortly after its release on July 29, 2015, quickly becoming one of the most popular versions of Windows. Many considered it to be the best Windows ever, which is exactly what a sequel operating system should be — unlike its predecessors (looking at you, Windows 8/8.1). As of […]

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13 Best Free and Open Source Graphical Podcast Tools

The selection includes only graphical tools, software which includes built-in podcast management, as well as stand-alone tools, so all tastes should be catered for here.
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Fooyin 0.8 Music Player Introduces Advanced Search

Fooyin 0.8 Linux music player expands ReplayGain support, adds smart playlist features, and introduces advanced search options.
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Seamlessly Connect Your Android Phone and Linux Using GSConnect

Let’s improve the ‘relation’ between your Linux computer and the Android smartphone.

How to Track MySQL Metrics with Netdata on Linux

The post How to Track MySQL Metrics with Netdata on Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Netdata is a free open-source, simple, and scalable, real-time system performance and health monitoring application for Unix-like sys…

Calibre 7.20 Adds New PDF Input Engine, Supports New Tolino Shine 5 Firmware

Calibre 7.20 open-source ebook manager is now available for download with a new default PDF Input engine, new firmware for the Tolino Shine 5 reader, and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
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Errands – Manage Your Tasks

Errands is billed as a “Todo application for those who prefer simplicity”. It’s free and open source software.
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MongoDB Queryable Encryption now supports range queries on encrypted data

MongoDB Queryable Encryption allows customers to securely encrypt sensitive application data and store it in an encrypted format within the MongoDB database. It also enables direct equality and range queries on the encrypted data without the need for c…

Elgg: Set Up a Social Networking Platform on Ubuntu

The post Elgg: Set Up a Social Networking Platform on Ubuntu first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Elgg is a powerful open-source social networking engine that enables users to create their own social networks and online communit…

Nginx Proxy Manager 2.12 Overhauls API Schema and Validation

Nginx Proxy Manager 2.12 is now available! Fixes critical CVEs, updates API, and adds new DNS plugins. Here’s more on that.
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2 Easy Ways to Access Python from R

This roundup picks the finest software which lets you access Python from R.
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How to Run Own Online SMS Portal with playSMS in Linux

playSMS is an open-source SMS management software that allows you to send and receive SMS messages using various gateways and protocols, which is an excellent tool for businesses, organizations, or anyone who wants to manage SMS communication efficiently. In this article, we will guide you through the installation of playSMS on a Linux server, which […]

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How to Run Own Online SMS Portal with playSMS in Linux

playSMS is an open-source SMS management software that allows you to send and receive SMS messages using various gateways and protocols, which is an excellent tool for businesses, organizations, or anyone who wants to manage SMS communication efficiently. In this article, we will guide you through the installation of playSMS on a Linux server, which […]

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