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Jessica Brown

📚 Recommended Linux Books to Read for Jan. 31, 2025

Linux in a Nutshell Author(s): Jessica Perry Hekman, Ellen Siever, Aaron Weber, Stephen Figgins, Robert Love, Arnold Robbins, Stephen Spainhour Linux in a Nutshell: An In-Depth Review "Linux in a Nutshell", is a prodigious technical reference book penned by an impressive team of authors – Jessica Perry Hekman, Ellen Siever, Aaron Weber, Stephen Figgins, Arnold Robbins, Stephen Spainhour and Robert Love. It provides a comprehensive and utterly engaging tour of the Linux operating system for begin
Jessica Brown

17 Subtle Rules of Software Engineering

List By: Miko Pawlikowski  Descriptions By: Jessica Brown Published: December 29, 2024 Software engineering is a discipline that balances technical precision, creativity, and collaboration. These 17 subtle rules provide insights to improve the quality of code, foster teamwork, and guide sustainable practices. 0. Stop Falling in Love with Your Own Code When you become too attached to your code, you may resist valuable feedback or overlook its flaws. Always prioritize the quality of the solution
Jessica Brown

Why Every SysAdmin Should Understand ISO/IEC 27001:2022

In today’s digital landscape, the role of a System Administrator (SysAdmin) extends far beyond server uptime and software updates. With cyber threats evolving daily, understanding key information security standards like ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is no longer optional, it’s essential. This international standard provides a robust framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS). For SysAdmins, mastering ISO/IEC 27001 isn’t
Jessica Brown

Harden and Secure Linux Servers by Level (1 - 6)

Securing a Linux server is an ongoing challenge. Every day, bad actors attempt to penetrate systems worldwide, using VPNs, IP spoofing, and other evasion tactics to obscure their origins. The source of an attack is often the least of your concerns, what matters most is implementing strong security measures to deter threats and protect your infrastructure. Hardening your servers not only makes them more resilient but also forces attackers to either move on or, ideally, abandon their efforts altog
Jessica Brown

📚 Recommended Cloud Computing Books to Read for Jan. 31, 2025

Cloud Computing and Security Author(s): Xingming Sun, Alex Liu, Han-Chieh Chao, Elisa Bertino Subject: cloud_computing Title: Unraveling the Intricacies of Cloud Computing a Review of 'Cloud Computing and Security' by Xingming Sun, Alex Liu, Han-Chieh Chao, Elisa Bertino A Definitive Guide to the Cloud No phenomenon has revolutionized the world of Information Technology in the 21st century quite like cloud computing. It's all around us, powering our personal devices, organizational infrastructu
Programmer's Corner

Chris’ Corner: Color Accessibility

by: Chris Coyier Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:30:37 +0000 I’ve been a bit sucked into the game Balatro lately. Seriously. Tell me your strategies. I enjoy playing it equally as much lately as unwinding watching streamers play it on YouTube. Balatro has a handful of accessibility features. Stuff like slowing down or turning off animations and the like. I’m particularly interested one of the checkboxes below though: “High Contrast Cards” is one of the options. It’s a nice option to have, but I fin
Programmer's Corner

Functions in CSS?!

by: Juan Diego Rodríguez Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:34:22 +0000 A much-needed disclaimer: You (kinda) can use functions now! I know, it isn’t the most pleasant feeling to finish reading about a new feature just for the author to say “And we’ll hopefully see it in a couple of years”. Luckily, right now you can use an (incomplete) version of CSS functions in Chrome Canary behind an experimental flag, although who knows when we’ll get to use them in a production environment. Arguments, defaults, a
Programmer's Corner

7 Best Github Alternatives in 2025

by: Neeraj Mishra Sun, 02 Mar 2025 10:41:00 +0000 Here you will get list of some best github alternatives that provide private and public repository. Being into software development we very often find ourselves in the need to host our code to any website. For the purpose, masses are blindly following one single medium for this, Github. It can not be denied that Github users have their choice to use either Git or Subversion for version control. Also there is a facility of unlimited public code
Programmer's Corner

8 Best Keyboards for Programming in India 2025

by: Chirag Manghnani Sat, 01 Mar 2025 18:16:00 +0000 For a lot of programmers, finding a decent keyboard will significantly boost their workflow environment. Here, in this article, you’ll find a list of best keyboards for programming and a strait-laced comparison between them. The programmers typically spend their days’ planning, writing, and checking code in their machine. The keyboard is, therefore, one of the most critical instruments in their arsenal. The right keyboard for your necessity
F.O.S.S

Best Kodi Add-ons to Enhance Your Media Server Experience

by: Abhishek Kumar Kodi, by itself, is a robust and versatile media player, but it’s like a cake without frosting. The base is great, but what makes it truly delightful are the add-ons that enhance its functionality. Think of these add-ons as extensions that open up endless possibilities, from streaming movies and shows to accessing live sports, cartoons, music, and even cloud storage services. The best part? All the add-ons listed here work seamlessly with the latest release of Kodi with versi
Programmer's Corner

A CSS-Only Star Rating Component and More! (Part 1)

by: Temani Afif Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:03:32 +0000 Creating a star rating component is a classic exercise in web development. It has been done and re-done many times using different techniques. We usually need a small amount of JavaScript to pull it together, but what about a CSS-only implementation? Yes, it is possible! Here is a demo of a CSS-only star rating component. You can click to update the rating. CodePen Embed Fallback Cool, right? In addition to being CSS-only, the HTML
Linux Tips

LHB Linux Digest #25.04: Self-host VPN, Swap Size Change, Crontab Logs and More

by: Abhishek Prakash Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:22:01 +0530 What career opportunities are available for someone starting with Linux? I am talking about entering this field and that's why I left out roles like SRE from this list. I would appreciate your feedback on it if you are already working in the IT industry. Let's help out our juniors. What Kind of Job Can You Get if You Learn Linux?While there are tons of job roles created around Linux, here are the ones that you can choose for an entry level ca
F.O.S.S

FOSS Weekly #25.09: Modern Terminals, RSS Matter, Linux Gaming Tested in 2025 and More

by: Abhishek Prakash If you are starting to use and learn Linux, remember this: Linux is not magic 🪄 It's sudo science 🔬 Okay...sorry... my dad jokes urges get the better of me at times 😁 💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition Cropping a video in VLC (no, seriously) Cloning SD card in Raspberry Pi Modern terminals with modern features And other Linux news, tips, and, of course, memes! This edition of FOSS Weekly is supported by PikaPods. 📰 Linux and Open Source News DietPi's new r
Programmer's Corner

Using & Styling the Details Element

by: Geoff Graham Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:07:14 +0000 You can find the <details> element all over the web these days. We were excited about it when it first dropped and toyed with using it as a menu back in 2019 (but probably don’t) among many other experiments. John Rhea made an entire game that combines <details> with the Popover API! Now that we’re 5+ years into <details>, we know more about it than ever before. I thought I’d round that information up so it’s in one place I
Programmer's Corner

Using & Styling the Details Element

by: Geoff Graham Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:07:14 +0000 You can find the <details> element all over the web these days. We were excited about it when it first dropped and toyed with using it as a menu back in 2019 (but probably don’t) among many other experiments. John Rhea made an entire game that combines <details> with the Popover API! Now that we’re 5+ years into <details>, we know more about it than ever before. I thought I’d round that information up so it’s in one place I
F.O.S.S

7 Linux Terminals From the Future

by: Abhishek Prakash Every Linux system comes with a terminal application, i.e. terminal emulators in correct technical terms. For many Linux users, it doesn't matter which terminal they use. I mean, you just run commands on it and it is the commands that matter, right? And yet, we have a huge number of terminals available. While the classics are focused on providing additional features like multiplexing windows, there is a new breed of terminals that offer GPU acceleration, AI and even flaun
Programmer's Corner

Chris’ Corner: onChange

by: Chris Coyier Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:00:59 +0000 There is an awful lot of change on the web. Sometimes the languages we use to build for the web change. Some of it comes from browsers themselves changing. An awful lot of it comes from ourselves. We change UIs and not always for the better. We build new tools. We see greener grass and we lust after it and chase it. Marco Rogers calls some of it a treadmill and has a hot take: Personally I wouldn’t cast as harsh of judgement that re
Programmer's Corner

Applying the Web Dev Mindset to Dealing With Life Challenges

by: Lee Meyer Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:42:16 +0000 Editor’s note: This article is outside the typical range of topics we normally cover around here and touches on sensitive topics including recollections from an abusive marriage. It doesn’t delve into much detail about the abuse and ends on a positive note. Thanks to Lee for sharing his take on the intersection between life and web development and for allowing us to gain professional insights from his personal life. When my dad was alive, he use
Programmer's Corner

ResumeBuild

by: aiparabellum.com Mon, 24 Feb 2025 02:44:10 +0000 ResumeBuild.ai is a cutting-edge AI-powered resume builder trusted by over 1.4 million users globally. Designed to streamline the resume creation process, it simplifies job applications by crafting ATS-optimized resumes that increase your chances of landing interviews. Whether you’re a student, a professional looking for a career change, or an executive, ResumeBuild offers an intuitive platform to create tailored resumes, cover letters, resig
Linux News

WEBM to MP3: How can You Convert In Linux

By: Edwin Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:44:53 +0000 WEBM is one of the most popular video formats used for web streaming. MP3 is one of the formats used for audio playback. There will be times where you will need to extract audio from a WEBM file and covert it to a MP3 file. With Linux, there are command-line tools for almost everything and this use case is not an exception. In this guide, we will explain different methods to convert WEBM to MP3 using ffmpeg, sox, and a few online tools. Why Should Yo
Linux News

Linux Tips and Tricks: With Recent Updates

By: Edwin Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:44:43 +0000 Working with Linux is easy if you know how to use commands, scripts, and directories to your advantage. Let us give you some Linux tips and tricks to mov It is no secret that tech-savvy people prefer Linux distributions to Windows operating system because of reasons like: Open source Unlimited customizations Multiple tools to choose from In this detailed guide, let us take you through the latest Linux tips and tricks so that you can use your Lin
Linux News

Open-Source Photoshop Alternatives: Top 5 list

By: Edwin Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:44:24 +0000 One of the major advantages of using Unix-based operating systems is the availability of robust open-source alternatives for most of the paid tools you are used to. The growing demand has led to the open-source community churning out more and more useful tools every day. Today, let us see an open-source alternative for Adobe Photoshop. For those who used different image editing tools, Photoshop is a popular image editing tool with loads of features th
Linux News

TS File: Guide to Learn Transport Stream Files in Linux

By: Edwin Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:53 +0000 TS file is a standard format for video and audio data transmission. TS file stands for transport stream file. This format of file is commonly used for broadcasting, video streaming, and storing media content in a structured format. In this detailed guide, let us explain what a TS file is, how it works, and how to work with them in Linux systems. What is a TS File A TS file is a video format used to store MPEG-2 compressed video and audio. It is prima
Programmer's Corner

Toe Dipping Into View Transitions

by: Geoff Graham Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:34:58 +0000 I’ll be honest and say that the View Transition API intimidates me more than a smidge. There are plenty of tutorials with the most impressive demos showing how we can animate the transition between two pages, and they usually start with the simplest of all examples. @view-transition { navigation: auto; } That’s usually where the simplicity ends and the tutorials venture deep into JavaScript territory. There’s nothing wrong with that, of
Programmer's Corner

Toe Dipping Into View Transitions

by: Geoff Graham Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:34:58 +0000 I’ll be honest and say that the View Transitions API intimidates me more than a smidge. There are plenty of tutorials with the most impressive demos showing how we can animate the transition between two pages, and they usually start with the simplest of all examples. @view-transition { navigation: auto; } That’s usually where the simplicity ends and the tutorials venture deep into JavaScript territory. There’s nothing wrong with that, of
F.O.S.S

Installing Add-ons and Builds in Kodi

by: Abhishek Kumar Kodi is a versatile media player that can be customized to fit your needs, and one of the best ways to personalize your experience is by installing a Kodi build. These builds come pre-configured with skins, addons, and settings that make your Kodi experience even better. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps of installing a Kodi build, using the Diggz Xenon Build as an example. The same method is used for installing add-ons to Kodi. Whether you're using Kodi on a R
Linux News

How Does Open-Source Code Influence the Development of Bots?

By: Janus Atienza Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:00:26 +0000 When people think of the word ‘bots’, they often think of it in negative terms. Bots, of course, are one of the biggest threats to companies in 2025, with security incidents involving bots rising by 88% last year alone. But if you’re running a business, there are two types of bots you should know about: malicious bots and beneficial bots.  While malicious bots are often associated with cyberattacks, fraud, and data theft, beneficial bots can be
Linux Tips

What Kind of Job Can You Get if You Learn Linux?

by: Abhishek Prakash Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:48:14 +0530 Linux is the foundation of many IT systems, from servers to cloud platforms. Mastering Linux and related tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Ansible can unlock career opportunities in IT, system administration, networking, and DevOps. I mean, that's one of the reasons why many people use Linux. The next question is, what kinds of job roles can you get if you want to begin a career with Linux? Let me share the job roles, required skills, certif

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