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  • Tunnels with SSH Port Forwarding

    Tunnels with SSH Port Forwarding

    If you are looking to create a encrypted tunnel from one Linux instance to another, the bet choice is SSH port forwarding. Secure Shell (SSH) has several really cool tricks up its sleeve, each of which offers a handy feature (wrapped in a comforting blanket of security) to help make your life a bit easier. Read more

  • Land Before Linux

    Land Before Linux

    The Land Before Linux: Let’s talk about the Unix desktops! Today, thanks to Android and ChromeOS, Linux is an important end-user operating system. But, before Linux, there were important Unix desktops, although most of them never made it. Way back in 1993, I oversaw a PC Magazine feature review on Unix desktops. Yes, that’s right, Read more

  • Framework 16 on Linux

    Framework 16 on Linux

    Framework Laptop 16 Delivers Great Linux Support & Performance, Excellent Customizability. The review embargo has now expired on the Framework Laptop 16, the latest innovative and upgradeable laptop from this company that has made quite a name for itself with modular and user-upgradeable laptop designs for both AMD and Intel. The new Framework Laptop 16 Read more

  • Avoid Malware on Linux Systems

    Avoid Malware on Linux Systems

    Malware attacks are devastating to companies, and there is no exception for Linux systems. Consider updating systems and assigning correct permissions. A malware attack can cause security breaches, shut down company operations for extended periods, destroy hardware and cost the company money to fix infected equipment and to remove the virus. Even popular servers like Read more

  • Reviving 3 Ancient PCs with ChromeOS Flex

    Reviving 3 Ancient PCs with ChromeOS Flex

    I revived three ancient computers with ChromeOS Flex, and you can tooDon’t throw out your old PC; breathe new life into it with the sustainable and accessible Linux for everyone. It’s easier than you think. Linux is a great operating system. I’ve expounded its virtues for over 20 years. I was the founding senior technology Read more

  • How to Back Up with rsync

    How to Back Up with rsync

    Don’t risk data loss. Back up your valuable data from the Linux command line. We’ll be using the rsync command for this, and we’ve even found some nice optional graphical interfaces for it. There are many ways to accomplish making a backup copy of your files. We wanted to show you a robust, flexible, and reliable way Read more