Open Source Isn’t the Security Problem – Misusing It Is

Security is a process, not a product.
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How to Make iptables Rules Persistent after Reboot on Ubuntu and CentOS System

iptables is a powerful tool to help configure access to various ports on your computer or server. It provides the level of control that makes it possible to configure what network traffic is permitted or denied to the system. The main quirk about iptables is that, by default, the configurations for iptables will not persist […]

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openSUSE Leap 15.2 Reached End-of-Life

As of January 4, 2022, openSUSE Leap 15.2 reached end-of-life and will no longer receive security and maintenance updates. Learn what that means for users here.
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How to Install Git on CentOS 8 Stream

In the following tutorial, you will learn how to install Git on CentOS 8 Stream in various methods.
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Create Fast, Easy, and Repeatable Containers with Podman and Shell Scripts

Get started with containers in a fast, repeatable way through the familiar shell scripting interface.
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NetworkManager 1.34 Arrives with Better WireGuard Support, Many Improvements

Almost seven months in development, NetworkManager 1.34 is here to further improve support for the WireGuard VPN tunnel protocol and implementation by introducing support for WireGuard profiles to NetworkManager’s text user interface (nmtui), as well a…

How to Troubleshoot DHCP Communication Problems on your Network

Use Nmap, tcpdump, and Wireshark to discover why your enterprise switch and clients aren’t communicating IP configurations correctly.
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How to Install Python 3.11 on Fedora 35

For users and especially developers wanting to try out Python’s latest release, you will learn how to install Python 3.11 in the following tutorial on Fedora 35.
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The 7 Best C++ Frameworks for Creating Graphical Interfaces

The most recommended programming language for creating Graphical Interfaces, better known as GUI, is C++, in addition to Games Development, embedded systems, and among several other forms of use that can be consulted here. In this article, we are going to get to know the 7 most used and recommended C++ libraries for creating graphical […]

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Linux Kernel 5.16 Released. This is What’s New

Linus Torvalds released Linux Kernel 5.16 as the first stable Kernel release of the year 2022, improving storage, processor, ports and all modules. We wrap up the release in this post with download and installation guidelines.
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Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Will Use Linux 5.15 Kernel

We now know what Linux kernel version Ubuntu 22.04 LTS will use when released in April. If you were hoping for the very latest we’re here to disappoint…
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First Look at Some of the GTK4 Apps in GNOME 42

For this first look, I want to focus on three important apps, namely the Nautilus (Files) file manager, GNOME Text Editor (a.k.a. the Gedit replacement), and the GNOME Software graphical package manager. Nautilus 42, which is probably the most important app in the GNOME desktop environment, is shaping up to be one of the best […]

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Still the Top: Linux Mint 20.3 is the Best Linux Desktop

Year after year, Linux Mint remains the best Linux desktop for both beginners and experienced users.
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What is KDE Connect? How Do You Use It? [Beginner’s Guide]

In this article, we explain what KDE Connect is, its main features, basic usage guide, and the installation steps.
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How to Install and Use Podman (Docker Alternative) on Ubuntu 20.04

Podman is an open-source tool for managing containers, images, volumes, and pods (group of containers). It’s used the libpod library APIs for managing container lifecycles and supports multiple container image formats, including OCI (Open Container Ini…

How to create an RDS instance on AWS using Terraform

In this article, we will see how to create an RDS MySql Instance on Amazon Web Services (AWS) using Terraform.

Duplicity – Create Encrypted Incremental Backups in Linux

Experience shows that you can never be too paranoid about system backups. When it comes to protecting and preserving precious data, it is best to go the extra mile and make sure you can depend on your backups if the need arises.
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How to Install NEOS CMS with Nginx and Let’s Encrypt SSL on Rocky Linux 8

Neos is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) that allows you to build complex websites easily without needing to code. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Neos CMS on a server running Rocky Linux 8 OS.

How to Upgrade to Linux Mint 20.3: The Right Way

In this article, I will walk you through the steps needed to upgrade to Linux Mint 20.3 from 20.2. The upgrade process for all three Linux Mint editions i.e. Cinnamon, MATE, and Xfce is same.
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When Open-Source Developers Go Bad

JavaScript developer Marak Squires wasn’t happy about not making money from his open-source libraries, so he deliberately corrupted them, leaving programmers and end-users with dead-in-the-water programs.
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