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Understanding DNS: What’s My DNS and Why Does It Matter?

By: Josh Njiruh Sat, 26 Apr 2025 16:23:36 +0000 In today’s interconnected world, DNS plays a crucial role in how we access websites and online services. If you’ve ever wondered “what’s my DNS?” or why it matters, this comprehensive guide will explain everything you need to know about DNS settings, how to check them, and why they’re important for your online experience. What is DNS? DNS (Domain Name System) acts as the internet’s phonebook, translating human-friendly website names like “exam

Markdown: How to Add A New Line

By: Josh Njiruh Sat, 26 Apr 2025 16:02:32 +0000 When working with Markdown, understanding how to create new lines is essential for proper formatting and readability. This guide will explain everything you need to know about creating line breaks in Markdown documents. What is a Markdown New Line? In Markdown, creating new lines isn’t as straightforward as simply pressing the Enter key. Markdown has specific syntax requirements for line breaks that differ from traditional word processors. Ho

How to Update Ubuntu

By: Josh Njiruh Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:58:04 +0000 Updating your Ubuntu system is crucial for maintaining security, fixing bugs, and accessing new features. This article will guide you through the various methods to update Ubuntu, from basic command-line options to graphical interfaces. Why Regular Updates Matter Keeping your Ubuntu system updated provides several benefits: Security patches that protect against vulnerabilities Bug fixes for smoother operation Access to new features and imp

How to Type Emojis in Ubuntu Linux

By: Josh Njiruh Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:55:04 +0000 Emojis have become an essential part of modern digital communication, adding emotion and context to our messages. While typing emojis is straightforward on mobile devices, doing so on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions can be less obvious. This guide covers multiple methods on how to type emojis in Ubuntu, from keyboard shortcuts to dedicated applications. Why Use Emojis on Ubuntu? Emojis aren’t just for casual conversations. They can enhanc

grep: Multiple String Search Feature

By: Edwin Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:28:30 +0000 The “grep” command is short for “Global Regular Expression Print”. This is a powerful tool in Unix-based systems used to search and filter text based on specific patterns. If you work with too many text-based files like logs, you will find it difficult to search for multiple strings in parallel. “grep” has the ability to search for multiple strings simultaneously, streamlining the process of extracting relevant information from files or command output

.bashrc: The Configuration File of Linux Terminal

By: Edwin Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:26:57 +0000 Today at Unixmen, we are about to explain everything there is about the “.bashrc” file. This file serves as a script that initializes settings for interactive Bash shell sessions. The bashrc file is typically located in your home directory as a hidden file (“~/.bashrc”). This file lets you customize your shell environment, enhancing both efficiency and personalization. Let’s get started! Why is the bashrc File Required? Whenever a new interactive no

Windows Linux Subsystem (WSL): Run Linux on Windows

By: Edwin Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:26:43 +0000 The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a powerful tool that allows you to run a Linux environment directly on Windows. WSL gives you seamless integration between the two most common operating systems. One of the key features of WSL is the ability to access and manage files across both Windows and Linux platforms. Today at Unixmen, we will walk you through the methods to access Windows files from Linux within WSL and vice versa. Let’s get started! H

Pip: Uninstall Packages Instructions with Best Practices

By: Edwin Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:26:38 +0000 If you work with Python a lot, you might be familiar with the process of constantly installing packages. But what happens when you decide that a package is no longer required? That is when you use “pip” to uninstall packages. The “pip” tool, which is Python’s package installer, offers a straightforward method to uninstall packages. Today at Unixmen, we will walk you through the process, ensuring even beginners can confidently manage their Python pack

fstab: Storage Resource Configuration File

By: Edwin Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:26:26 +0000 Today at Unixmen, we are about to explain a key configuration file that defines how disk partitions, devices, and remote filesystems are mounted and integrated into the system’s directory structure. The file we are talking about is the “/etc/fstab”. By automating the mounting process at boot time, fstab ensures consistent and reliable access to various storage resources. In this article, we will explain the structure, common mount options, best pract

Linux SQL Server Database Recovery: Restoring Corrupt Databases

By: Janus Atienza Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:36:45 +0000 Microsoft MS SQL server supports Linux operating systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, and container images on Virtual machine platforms like Kubernetes, Docker engine, and OpenShift. Regardless of the platform on which you are using SQL Server, the databases are prone to corruption and inconsistencies. If your MDF/NDF files on a Linux system get corrupted for any reason, you can repair them. In this post, we’ll discuss the proced

Best Way to Document Harmful Content for Removal

By: Janus Atienza Sat, 12 Apr 2025 18:30:58 +0000 Have you ever searched your name or your brand and found content that you didn’t expect to see?  Maybe a page that doesn’t represent you well or something you want to keep track of for your records?  If you’re using Linux or Unix, you’re in a great position to take control of that situation. With just a few simple tools, you can save, organize, and monitor any kind of web content with ease.  This guide walks you through how to do that, step b

Using OpenTelemetry and the OTel Collector for Logs, Metrics, and Traces

By: Linux.com Editorial Staff Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:16:05 +0000 OpenTelemetry (fondly known as OTel) is an open-source project that provides a unified set of APIs, libraries, agents, and instrumentation to capture and export logs, metrics, and traces from applications. The project’s goal is to standardize observability across various services and applications, enabling better monitoring and troubleshooting. Read More at Causely The post Using OpenTelemetry and the OTel Collector for Log

Learn how easy it is to leverage CPUs for machine learning with our free webinar

By: Linux.com Editorial Staff Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:30:39 +0000 Join us for a Complimentary Live Webinar Sponsored by Linux Foundation Education and Arm Education March 19, 2025 | 08:00 AM PDT (UTC-7) You won’t believe how fast this is! Join us for an insightful webinar on leveraging CPUs for machine learning inference using the recently released, open source KleidiAI library. Discover how KleidiAI’s optimized micro-kernels are already being adopted by popular ML frameworks like PyTorch,

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 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

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

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

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

Java Versions: How to View and Switch Versions

By: Edwin Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:52:12 +0000 Java is everywhere in the tech community. Since its launch in 1995, with multiple versions, new features, performance improvements, and security patches, Java has evolved a lot. With these many versions, comes a new problem. Which Java version should you choose? By default, everyone thinks that the latest version is always the best. Unless your organizational policy demands so, the latest version of any software package is not the best option for you.

GPT or MBR: Which is Better for Your Linux Device

By: Edwin Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:52:07 +0000 When you are configuring your SSD in a Linux system, one of the most important deciding factors is selecting the correct partition style. The question boils down to GPT or MBR? Which partition style to choose? This choice is very important because this affects the compatibility, performance, and system stability of your device. In this guide, let us help you make the MBR or GPT decision, advantages of the style, limitations, and the best use cases for

Markdown Italics: Instructions, Pitfalls, and Solutions

By: Edwin Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:52:05 +0000 There are plenty of markup languages available. This page is written on HTML, a markup language. One of them is Markdown, a lightweight markup language that lets writers, developers, and website administrators to format text easily. In Markdown, one of the most used formatting features is italics. In Markdown italics is used to emphasize text, one of the reasons why HTML uses “em” in tag to indicate emphasis. It is also used to highlight key points and

MBR vs GPT SSD: Which Partition Style is Better?

By: Edwin Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:52:02 +0000 When you are setting up an SSD, one of the most important questions that you face is: which is the right partition style for me? There is a decision to make: MBR vs GPT SSD. MBR stands for Master Boot Record while GPT stands for GUID Partition table. This choice is important because the choice you make will determine the compatibility, performance, and future expansion options. In this article, let us explain each partition style’s advantages, limitati

JSON Checker: Validate and Debug JSON Files

By: Edwin Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:51:59 +0000 What is JSON Checker? It is a tool (most of the cases), or a script (the backend) used to validate and verify JSON (JavaScript object notation) data. JSON is mostly used to exchange data between APIs, applications, and databases. To know if the JSON file is properly formatted and adheres to the proper syntax, a JSON Checker becomes important. This ensures there are no errors in data processing. In this article, let us learn how to check JSON, validate

Why Every Linux/Unix User Should Try Creative Fabrica’s Font Generator

By: Janus Atienza Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:57:51 +0000 Typography isn’t just for designers—it plays a vital role in programming, terminal applications, system interfaces, and documentation readability. Whether you’re customizing your Linux desktop, developing a CLI tool, or enhancing your terminal experience, the right font can make all the difference. While pre-installed system fonts work, they don’t always provide the best readability, customization, or aesthetic appeal for specific workflows. Th

The Essential Guide to CNAPP on Linux for Cloud Security

By: Janus Atienza Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:57:27 +0000 Source You probably don’t need anyone to tell you that securing cloud environments can be complex, especially when dealing with diverse architectures that include VMs, containers, serverless functions, and bare metal servers. The challenge becomes even more significant as organizations adopt cloud-native technologies like Docker containers and Kubernetes to build and run applications. Many security tools address various aspects of cloud-native

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