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FreeFileSync is a folder comparison and synchronization application that creates and manages backup copies of files.

This article explains how to create a new sub-directory in Linux using the mkdir command. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user, understanding this basic file system operation is essential for managing directories and organizing files effectively.

Killport is a Linux command-line tool that allows users to quickly kill processes listening to a single or multiple ports.

This tutorial will guide you through the basics of the sudo command, which enables a permitted user to execute a command as the superuser or another user, as specified by the security policy in the sudoers file. We’ll explore not only the installation and basic usage of sudo but also dive into configuring detailed permissions through the sudoers file, ensuring both flexibility and security in administrative operations.

Spiral Linux is a Debian-based distribution that offers a range of desktop environments, making it stand out from other Linux distributions. In addition, it comes with a unique tool called SnapperGUI , which simplifies the process of creating operating system snapshots. These snapshots serve as a data recovery solution, allowing users to revert to a previously working state easily.

Learn what Enterprise Linux is, what sets it apart, and what makes a distro 'Enterprise' in our specially dedicated article on the subject.

Imagine releasing a software solution into the market only to realize the user cannot use the app properly. They have been reporting numerous bugs, which has lowered your reputation and reliability.

A configuration management database (CMDB) is a repository of information related to the various components of an information system detailing an organisation’s IT services and the relationships between those components

Grafana is an open-source and multi-platform data visualization platform developed by Grafana Labs. In this guide, you will install Grafana on the Debian 12 server with Nginx as a reverse proxy, then add Prometheus as the data source and configure the Grafana Dashboard for system monitoring.

The Raspberry Foundation announced today Raspberry Pi Connect as a new web-based tool to easily and securely access your Raspberry Pi computer from anywhere in the world, using just a web browser.

New in Sparky Linux 2024: CLI Installer enhancements and major package upgrades from Debian testing.

As implied by the name, RAW files have not been processed. By taking pictures in raw format the photographer is not committing to the conversion software that is built into the firmware of the camera.

For quite a while now, we’ve had image-based Fedora Linux variants—starting with Fedora Atomic Host and Atomic Desktop. The original variants evolved into Fedora CoreOS, Fedora IoT, a whole family of Fedora Atomic Desktops, and the awesome Universal Blue project. Bootable containers make it much simpler to create and collaborate on image-based Fedora systems. Here’s […]

The recent discovery of a backdoor in XZ Utils , a widely used Linux tool, raises concerns about the security of the open-source ecosystem. While the open-source community successfully reacted to remove the malware , this event highlights the presence of spies within their midst and the need for stricter security measures.

The Fedora Project announced today the general availability of the Fedora Asahi Remix 40 distribution developed in close collaboration with Fedora Asahi SIG and the Asahi Linux project for Apple Silicon Macs.

rEFInd is a modern and highly customizable boot manager for UEFI and EFI-based machines that can be easily installed on any new Linux system.

I recently installed Ubuntu 24.04 LTS on my notebook. Since I also have other distributions like TUXEDO OS, I need to access the GRUB bootloader menu to choose which one to boot during startup. While the functionality of the default GRUB theme is undeniable, I found its appearance a bit dated (though you may disagree). This led me to explore ways to customize it for a more stylish look. My goal was to create a visually appealing experience from the moment I boot my system all the way to the desktop environment. Let's explore how to customize GRUB to enhance your overall Linux visual experience!

Red Hat introduces Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI, featuring open-source Granite models and InstructLab for easy AI deployment.

The chroot Linux command is a shorthand for “change root”. We use it to change the apparent root directory for a running process and its children. Chroot runs a command with a specified root directory and is executed by the superuser, commonly known as the root user on many Linux systems. In the following paragraphs, we will explain the syntax of the command, describe the options within the command in more detail, and show you real-life examples used daily by Linux system administrators.

The Fedora Project team announced the general availability of Fedora Asahi Remix 40. This new release brings the recently launched Fedora Linux 40 operating system to Apple Silicon Macs.