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Black Lab Linux Distribution
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Black Lab Linux Distribution

Today we are going to talk about Black Lab Linux. It is one of the most popular Linux distributions for penetration testing. It is based on Ubuntu and the version 7.7 is based on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Trusty Tahr.   Testing Machine The PC used for testing has an Intel Pentium processor and two gigs of RAM. Black Lab Linux is installed on USB 2.0 thumb drive (not live USB).   Boot And Shutdown Duration The boot speed is not so bad. Download Black Lab Linux

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Best Lightweight Linux Distros in 2023
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Best Lightweight Linux Distros in 2023

Hey friends! Today I am going to discuss the top lightweight Linux distros you can try this year on your computer. Although you got yourself a pretty Linux distro already, there is always something new to try in Linux. Remember I recommend trying this distro in VirtualBox first or with the live boot before messing with your system. All distros that I will mention here will be new and somewhat different from regular distros.   Best Lightweight Linux Distros To Try In 2023 NuTy

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How To Create Shell Scripts
Linux Tutorials 4 min read

How To Create Shell Scripts

Having to type the same command over and over again can be a daunting task and tiresome for that matter. The shell scripts are really easy to create and run saving you from a lot of misery and anguish if you really prefer using the terminal over using the GUI for running tasks.   We are going to use the inbuilt nano editor to create a shell script. The shell scripts usually have a “.sh” extension. Type “nano” in the terminal to open the nano editor. The command will open nano as foll

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5 Best Linux Password Managers
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5 Best Linux Password Managers

How do you keep track of a ton of user accounts and passwords in this online age? I hope you do not use one password for all your online accounts as that is not safe. You need to come up with unique and secure passwords for all your online services and accounts. So how do you manage or keep track of these passwords? In your memory? Come on! I recommend you use a password manager. Password managers will allow you to store login information (usernames and passwords) for all your online accou

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Linus The Man Behind Linux
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Linus The Man Behind Linux

Well, we all have heard somewhere (if not using it already) about Linux an Operating System that hardly gets a virus, that runs applications created to run only on Linux and can’t run Windows and macOS applications (at least not out of the box), and it’s free, as in free beer or as in speech. But how was Linux created? Why is it free? Who created it?     About Linus Linus Benedict Torvalds is a Finnish software engineer born on December 28, 1969. Son of two Journalists named Anna a

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Tips To Speed Up Ubuntu
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Tips To Speed Up Ubuntu

Chances are that your Ubuntu desktop will run so smooth. You will wonder why you did not switch from those other slow loading desktop operating systems (looking at you Windows). Ubuntu runs smoothly on most modern machines and older machines using variants such as Lubuntu, Xubuntu and Ubuntu MATE are going to be very impressive. Very few times, your experience can get poorer on your Ubuntu desktop. So there are a few tips to speed up Ubuntu.   But why is my computer running slow in the first

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Gimp Photo Editor A Free Photoshop Alternative
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Gimp Photo Editor A Free Photoshop Alternative

So Photoshop is the industry standard for photo editing but it is going to cost you as high as $600 a year. If you are looking for something arguably as good but cheaper as free, then you’ve got to go with GIMP. GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, OS X, Windows, and more operating systems. So how good is GIMP? Can it effectively replace Photoshop? How far Let’s take a look.   Gimp Photo Editor GIMP is a very powerful image

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Best Windows Like Linux Distributions For New Linux Users
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Best Windows Like Linux Distributions For New Linux Users

Hey new Linux users, you may be wondering that which Linux distro to choose after seeing so many distros based on Linux. Most of you might be switching from Windows to Linux and want those distros which are easy and simple, resemble like windows. So today I will cover those Linux distros whose Desktop Environment is much similar to windows, so let’s start.     Linux Mint The first distro on my list is the famous Linux distro i.e. “Linux Mint”. You might have heard about Linux m

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What Is NVM (Non-Volatile Memory)?
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What Is NVM (Non-Volatile Memory)?

NVM or Non-volatile memory is a type of computer memory that can store all the data present in it regardless of the memory has power or not. In simple words, if the power to memory is disabled then it will still be able to hold the data stored in it.   They are totally opposed to the volatile memory in which the data is completely erased as soon as the power is disabled. Also unlike Volatile memory, non-volatile memory does not need to be refreshed periodically. Some examples of Non-volatile

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10 Best Linux Terminal Emulators for Power Users
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10 Best Linux Terminal Emulators for Power Users

The terminal emulator is an essential program for Linux users. It grants every user access to the shell. Bash is the most common shell for Linux and UNIX distributions; it’s powerful and essential for both novice and advanced users. So, in this post, you will learn about the great alternatives to your default Linux terminal emulator. Before we continue, we’d like to tell you about Contabo. We host LinuxAndUbuntu on Contabo VPS. Check them out if you need web hosting. Prices start at $6.9

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CentOS Vs. Ubuntu
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CentOS Vs. Ubuntu

Linux options available are almost “limitless” because, everyone can build it, either by changing an already existing distro or a new Linux From Scratch (LFS).   Our choices on getting Linux Distributions to include its user interfaces, file system, package distribution, new features options, and even updates periods and maintenance. In this article we will talk about the two big Linux Distributions, actually, it will be the difference between one another, where one is better than a

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How To Share Printer On Network In Linux
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How To Share Printer On Network In Linux

Printing is an everyday job for us. Projects, office work, homework, etc. The basic fact is that we almost require printing every day. Now, what if we require sharing printer connected to our home Linux machine. So I decided to write a guide about it which is fairly simple. So, let’s start.   Add Your Printer To Computer First basic thing is to install or add your printer. Connecting printer in Linux machine is very simple as almost all Linux distros have printer supports. Open the

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