Divided into 2 parts, in this first part I will introduce the concept that everything is file and present the special devices /dev/null, /dev/zero, /dev/random and /dev/full. Part 2 will be to present didactically interesting features about this, for example, how to turn a file…
Boxes or GNOME Boxes is virtualization software for GNOME Desktop Environment. It’s similar to Oracle VirtualBox but features a simple user interface. Boxes also pose some challenges for newbies and VirtualBox users. For instance, it’s easy on VirtualBox to install…
Almost all of us have heard about SELinux. It stands for Security-Enhanced Linux, a set of kernel modifications, patches, tools that separates the security decision security policy. In simpler terms, the control of access to security policies including Mandatory Access…
Have you ever wondered whether Linux is strong enough to secure your system? This is a frequently asked question especially for those starting out with Linux. The answer is yes. But the second consideration here narrows down to, what is…
The Raspberry Pi is a revolutionary device that has taken the computing world by storm since its release in 2012. Developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, this small and affordable computer was designed to promote the teaching of basic computer…
I have reviewed a very good Linux distribution that I first used full-time as opposed to just playing around with it 8 years ago. You could say that I was suckled on it so to speak. What attracted me to PCLinuxOS distribution…
If you are looking for a Desktop Linux distribution that is simple yet different, reliable and runs well on legacy hardware, then MX Linux is a good choice. MX Linux is a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS…
If you’re a Linux user (which is likely if you’re a reader of this blog), you probably know that Linux dominates the server market. The servers that power the internet, store data backups, and stream your favorite online videos, are…
TimeShift is a system restore tool for Linux. It provides functionality that is quite similar to the System Restore feature in Windows or the Time Machine tool in macOS. TimeShift protects your system by making incremental snapshots of the file…
When it comes to penetration testing, the best way to go is Linux. Distros like Kali and Parrot are quite popular. Today we’re going to look at another awesome penetration testing distro known as Blackarch. Blackarch Linux is an Arch…
