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Managing file and directory permissions is essential for maintaining both security and control in a Linux environment. The find command, when combined with chmod, offers a powerful and flexible method to apply permission changes recursively across many files or directories.

This guide provides 20 one-liner commands using find that let you adjust permissions for files and folders within the current directory. These commands are especially useful for system administrators, developers, or anyone who wants to efficiently manage permissions on a Linux system.

The post 20 Useful find One-Liners to Change File and Folder Permissions appeared first on Linux Today.

System administration often involves repetitive tasks such as file management, user account creation, service monitoring, and system backups. While Linux-based operating systems like Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) offer various tools to manage these tasks, automation can help save time, reduce human error, and improve overall efficiency.

Python, a high-level programming language, is an excellent tool for automating system administration tasks. It is easy to learn, has a rich set of libraries, and provides flexibility to perform a wide range of administrative operations.

In this article, we will explore how to use Python scripts for automating common system administration tasks on RHEL.

The post Python Scripts for RHEL: Automate User Management, Monitoring & Backups appeared first on Linux Today.

Autorize is an open-source Burp Suite extension that checks if users can access things they shouldn’t. It runs automatic tests to help security testers find authorization problems. To use Autorize, you’ll need Burp Suite and Jython.

The post Autorize: Burp Suite Extension for Automatic Authorization Enforcement Detection appeared first on Linux Today.

BleachBit 5.0 open-source system cleaning utility is out now with new cleaners, security patches, and better cross-platform performance.

The post BleachBit 5.0 System Cleaning Utility Released with Major Upgrades appeared first on Linux Today.

After Google removed needed permissions from the Nextcloud app, it refused to return them for months — which quickly changed when the press got involved.

The post Google Caves on Nextcloud App Permissions appeared first on Linux Today.

Ubuntu is one of the most popular Linux distributions for new users, offering an easy-to-use interface and a smooth transition from other operating systems.

If you’re new to Ubuntu, you might be overwhelmed by the wide range of applications available. Whether you’re using Ubuntu for personal or professional tasks, there are plenty of apps to make your experience smoother and more productive.

Here’s a guide to some of the best Ubuntu apps for beginners, covering everything from productivity tools to entertainment options.

The post 15 Best Starter Apps for Ubuntu Users in 2025 appeared first on Linux Today.

Celluloid 0.29 open-source video player is out, fixing black screen issues on Nvidia GPUs and improving playlist controls, preferences saving, and more.

The post Celluloid 0.29 Video Player Fixes Nvidia Flickering and UI Glitches appeared first on Linux Today.

Wine 10.8 is out now, bringing shared memory for user handles, improved TIFF support, and 18 bug fixes, including issues with Final Fantasy XI and git clone.

The post Wine 10.8 Improves TIFF Support and Shared Memory Handling appeared first on Linux Today.

Debian Installer Trixie RC 1 is here with Linux kernel 6.12, improved EFI support, better firmware handling, and expanded ARM device support.

The post Debian 13 (Trixie) Installer Reaches First Release Candidate appeared first on Linux Today.

May the 4th be with you! This week, we got new stable releases of the Firefox web browser, Thunderbird email client, qBittorrent torrent client, Trinity Desktop Environment (TDE) desktop environment, LibreOffice office suite, and the 4MLinux distribution.

On top of that, I tell you what’s coming to the openSUSE Leap 16 distribution and the Firefox 139 web browser. Below, you can check out this week’s hottest news and access all the distro and package downloads released this past week in the 9to5Linux weekly roundup for May 4th, 2025.

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Catch up on the latest Linux news: openSUSE Leap 16 Beta, Tails 6.15, Firefox 138, Thunderbird 138, Wine 10.7, KDE drops LTS label, Open Source Lab needs your help, and more.

The post Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 18 (Apr 28 – May 4, 2025) appeared first on Linux Today.

Bitwarden is a free and open-source password manager that can be used to store passwords for any device and browser. This application helps you not only create and manage passwords but also sync them across all devices. Bitwarden offers multiple client applications including mobile apps, CLI, web interface, browser extensions, and desktop apps. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Bitwarden on Ubuntu 24.04.

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Thousands of users wanted it, so Firefox delivered it. Tab Groups are now live to help you declutter and stay organized while browsing.

The post Firefox Finally Did It appeared first on Linux Today.

The 6.15-rc7 kernel prepatch is out for testing. "So while I wish we hadn't had some of the excitement of last week, on the whole it all still looks pretty solid, and unless something strange happens I'll do the final 6.15 release next weekend."

Version:6.15-rc7 (mainline) Released:2025-05-18 Source:linux-6.15-rc7.tar.gz Patch:full (incremental)

Athena OS is an Arch-derived Linux distribution designed for penetration testing, bug-bounty hunting and InfoSec students. The distribution provides a way to connect directly to some of the e-learning hacking resources, such as Hack The Box, Offensive Security, PWNX and InfoSec certifications, and it provides integration with the Hack The Box hacking platform and connections to InfoSec communities. Athena OS also introduces InfoSec roles (e.g. penetration tester or open-source intelligence specialist) based on user preferences, so the user's system is populated with relevant tools only.

The command-line shell is an essential tool for interacting with the operating system, allowing users to execute commands, automate tasks, and run scripts efficiently.

While there are various shell options available, Bash, Zsh, and Fish stand out as the most popular choices, each offering a unique set of features, making it crucial to understand their differences in order to select the right one for your needs.

In this article, we will explore the key characteristics of each shell, their strengths and weaknesses, and guide you toward making an informed decision.

The post Terminal Showdown: Bash vs Zsh vs Fish for Power Users appeared first on Linux Today.

Powerful video analytics pipelines are easy to make when you’re well-equipped. Combining GStreamer and Machine Learning frameworks are the perfect duo to run complex models across multiple streams.

The post Unleashing gst-python-ml: Python-powered ML analytics for GStreamer pipelines appeared first on Linux Today.

The 6.14.7, 6.12.29, 6.6.91, 6.1.139, and 5.15.183 stable kernel updates have been released; each contains another set of important fixes.

Version:6.14.7 (stable) Released:2025-05-18 Source:linux-6.14.7.tar.xz PGP Signature:linux-6.14.7.tar.sign Patch:full (incremental) ChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.14.7