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qBittorrent 5.0: Best New Features

Fri, 10/04/2024 - 09:40

qBittorrent 5.0 brings powerful upgrades: pause/resume all, time limits, regex filters, trash support, large torrent creation, and much more.

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14 Best Free and Open Source Linux Logfile Viewers

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 21:22

To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of 14 useful Linux logfile viewers. Hopefully, there will be something of interest for anyone needing to examine and process logfile data.

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How to Create a Secure FTP Server with ProFTPD on Ubuntu/Debian

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 20:35

FTP servers are the piece of software that allows you to create an FTP connection between your local computer and a web server. ProFTPD is an FTP server for Unix/Linux servers, very configurable and very effective, it is free & open-sourced, and released under the GPL license.

In this article, we’ll walk you through how to install and configure ProFTPD on Ubuntu and Debian systems. We’ll cover installing the server, setting up user accounts, configuring it for security, and testing the setup.

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NetworkManager 1.50 Adds Support for Configuring Wi-Fi Channel Width in AP Mode

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 19:03

NetworkManager 1.50 is here four months after NetworkManager 1.48 and introduces support matching an OVS system interface by MAC address, the ability to specify a system OVS interface by MAC address, support for multiple gateways for a single network, and support for configuring the channel width in AP mode for Wi-Fi.

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How to Create a Deb Package Repository on Sourceforge with Reprepro

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 19:03

Creating a Debian package repository is a great way to manage software for your projects or to share your packages with others. In this article, we’ll go through the steps to set up a Debian package repository on Sourceforge using Reprepro on Ubuntu 24.04. We’ll break it down into simple steps so that it’s easy to follow, even if you’re new to this process.

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Linux SED Command: Everything you Need to Know

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 18:02

In this tutorial, we will explain the Linux SED command using some real examples. SED (Stream Editor) is one of the most used Linux commands in scripts and command lines. It searches, replaces, inserts, and deletes strings. The most common use for the SED command is to find and replace a string in a file without opening it, saving time. System administrators regularly use this command while writing scripts and automating tasks on the server.

In the next paragraphs, we will teach you everything you need to know about the SED command. Let’s get started!

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Mission Center: A Powerful System Monitor App for Linux Desktops

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 17:00

Mission Center is a modern system monitoring tool designed for Linux desktops, offering a sleek interface and robust features.

It provides detailed insights into various aspects of your computer, such as CPU, memory, disk, network, and GPU usage. This tool is particularly useful for developers, system administrators, and anyone interested in understanding how their system resources are utilized.

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How to Attach an Executable File to Your Email (Works on Gmail)

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 15:51

Find out the File Smuggling technique to secretly share the executable file from an email provider, such as Gmail, without getting blocked.

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How to Run Linux Commands without Typing Sudo Password

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 13:50

Learn how to eliminate the hassle of typing your password for every sudo command in Linux, whether you want to run specific commands or even all of them, with this step-by-step guide.

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Zenity: A Guide to Creating GTK+ Dialogs in Linux Command Line

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 13:38

Zenity is a tool that allows you to create graphical dialog boxes in Linux using the command line. It uses GTK+, a toolkit for creating graphical user interfaces (GUIs), making it easy to add visual elements to your scripts.

Zenity can be extremely useful for shell scripting, as it provides a simple way to interact with users through dialogs such as information boxes, file selectors, progress bars, and more.

In this article, we will dive deep into how Zenity works, the types of dialog boxes it can create, and how to use it effectively in your shell scripts.

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Nitrux 3.7 ‘ub’ Brings the Latest Software and Security Fixes

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 12:37

Systemd-free Linux distro Nitrux 3.7 is now available for download bringing the latest software, bug fixes, and Liquorix kernel 6.10.

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5 Reasons Why I Love and Use Emacs in Linux

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 11:48

Emacs is a free and open-source cross-platform text editor. Learn some of the reasons why I use Emacs in Linux and for productivity tasks.

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Worried about that critical RCE Linux bug? Here’s why you can relax

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 11:23

Yes, there are security holes in OpenPrinting CUPS, which Linux, Chrome OS, MacOS, and some Unix systems use for printing, but it’s not that bad. Here’s how to check if you’re at risk.

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Linux Candy: PyBonsai – generates procedural ASCII art trees

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 09:45

PyBonsai is a Python script that generates procedural ASCII art trees in the comfort of your terminal. This is free and open source software.

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How to Limit SSH Connections to Local Network on Linux

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 21:04

SSH (Secure Shell) is a popular tool that allows users to connect to remote systems securely over a network. By default, SSH is accessible from any network as long as the appropriate firewall and network settings are in place.

However, sometimes you may want to restrict SSH access to only your local network for security reasons. This is especially useful in a home or office environment where you don’t want external access to your system over the internet.

In this article, we will go through the steps on how to restrict SSH access to the local network on Linux using firewall rules and SSH configurations. We will explain each step in simple terms to ensure that even a beginner can follow along.

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Rust in Linux Now: Progress, Pitfalls, and Why Devs and Maintainers Need Each Other

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 20:47

Where do Linux and Rust go from here? A roundtable of kernel developers share their thoughts.

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Manjaro 24.1 “Xahea” Released, Here’s What’s New

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 20:35

Manjaro 24.1 “Xahea” is now available, featuring KDE Plasma 6.1.5, GNOME 46, and the latest kernel enhancements.

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HardenedBSD and Protectli Partner to Build a Censorship-Resistant Mesh Network

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 20:02

The HardenedBSD Foundation has partnered with Protectli, a manufacturer of open-source firewall appliances, to develop a censorship- and surveillance-resistant mesh network.

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FFmpeg 7.1 Promises Major Improvements in Video Processing

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 16:57

FFmpeg 7.1 “Peter” debuts with full Vulkan encoding pipelines, enhanced AAC decoding, MV-HEVC support, and more. Here’s what’s new!

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Machine Learning in Linux: Reor – AI note-taking app

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 16:00

Reor is a private AI personal knowledge management tool. Think of it as a notes program on steroids. Each note is saved as a Markdown file to a “vault” directory on your machine.

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