The Porteus Linux team announced today the release and general availability of Porteus Linux 5.0 as the latest stable release of this portable, complete, and fast GNU/Linux distribution based on Slackware Linux. Based on Slackware 15.0 and powered by the latest and greatest Linux 5.18 kernel series and BusyBox 1.35, Porteus Linux 5.0 is here …
As the saying goes “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail,” you should always be prepared with a data backup to avoid losing valuable data on your Linux PC or server. A backup strategy is a simple plan that prepares you to quickly and easily recover your important data in the shortest amount of time …
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SSH is a widely-used protocol used for accessing Linux servers securely. Most users use SSH connections with default settings to connect to a remote server. However, the unsecured default configurations also pose various security risks. The root account of a server with open SSH access may be at risk. And especially if you are using …
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Linux comes equipped with a plethora of networking utilities to choose from. tcpdump is one such powerful networking tool that can capture and analyze network traffic should you need to troubleshoot network errors on Linux. Let’s get hands-on with the tcpdump command and explore how to use it to capture network traffic. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF …
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Gedit, the default text editor for Ubuntu and the GNOME desktop environment, is a nifty little app that’s pretty handy indeed. However, it’s not the only text editor available to Linux users. If you’ve been using Gedit for all these years, and want a text editor that’s better suited to your needs, you should really …
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Linux is making great strides when it comes to desktop gaming. The ongoing development of software like Wine, Proton, and Lutris makes it evident that gamers have now started considering Linux distros for their gaming needs. Valve is also at the forefront of developing gaming-related software and hardware compatible with Linux. Thanks to the rapid …
The Linux operating system consists of hundreds of files and folders that are hidden by default. Such files are known as hidden files or dot files because they always begin with a dot (.). Let’s explore how you can view these hidden files on your Linux system. Why Do We Have Hidden Files? The concept …
If your work involves reading or writing a lot of text on your computer, a dictionary is an indispensable tool for you. It can save you the trouble of looking up a word on the internet and, in turn, aid you in your workflow. Having a dictionary app on your computer makes it easy to …
Getting software on Linux has long been both simple and complicated. Many programs are just a mouse-click or terminal command away. But if the apps available for your chosen version of Linux are outdated, then getting the latest updates could often be a real pain. With both Flatpak and Snap, that has changed. Introducing more …
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Fall Guys is an online multiplayer game featuring an obstacle course-style battle royale concept. The lack of support for Easy Anti-Cheat has always been a huge roadblock for successful multiplayer gaming on Linux. But with Easy Anti-Cheat now compatible with Linux, gamers can now play their favorite multiplayer games online, including Fall Guys, with other …
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