April 12th update: Thankfully, as of 2020.1, Kali Linux has swapped to a privileged non-root user by default. You will now log in with the user you create during the install process and no longer as root. This means you can now accomplish my recommended setup (a stable non-root Debian-testing rolling release, managed by the […]
Best Linux Distros in 2021 for Beginner, Experienced and Expert users.
Are you searching for the best Linux distro (distribution) for your desktop computer or laptop to take you into 2021? This article will guide you to what I believe are the best Linux distros for beginner, experienced, and expert users. Whether you are a power user or just getting your feet wet, there are indeed […]
90 Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins
There are well over 100 Unix commands shared by the Linux kernel and other Unix-like operating systems. If you are interested in the commands frequently used by Linux sysadmins and power users, you’ve come to the place. Recently, I published a five-part series covering commands often used by Linux sysadmins. Below I’ve listed the 90 […]
Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins – Part 5
This is the final part of the five-part series entitled: Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins. So far, we’ve covered over 50 commands regularly used by Linux sysadmins and power users. Refer to part 1, part 2, part 3, and part 4. This article will look into another set of commands and command-line tools […]
Pinebook Pro – My First Impressions and Setup Tips
The Pinebook Pro is a 14″ laptop built for developers and Linux end-users. It weighs less than 3lbs, which, in my case, replaces a two times heavier laptop. (See my work-laptop history). I’ve not been this excited about receiving a piece of Linux hardware since the Raspberry Pi launch. This very blog post is composed […]
Best Linux distro and Desktop Environment Combinations
Are you searching for the best Linux distro (distribution) and DE (Desktop Environment) combination? What better way to increase your familiarity with Linux servers than running Linux on your laptop or workstation. As mentioned previously, there’s the best Linux Distro for me, and the best Linux Distro for you. What you choose today will often change […]
Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins – Part 4
We are now up to part 4 of this five-part series entitled: Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins. By the end of this series, we will cover at least 50 commands. Thus far, we touched on around 60 commands often used by Linux Sysadmins and power users. Refer also to part 1, part 2, […]
Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins – Part 3
Last week and the week before, I published part 1 and part 2 of this five-part series entitled: Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins. Those two articles took us a bit deeper into what I believe are around 50 to 100 commands often used by Linux Sysadmins and power users. Also, see Part 4 and Part 5. […]
Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins – Part 2
Last week, I published part 1 of this five-part series entitled: Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins. That first article scratched the surface of what I believe are 50 to 100 commands used often by Linux Sysadmins and power users. Also, see Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5. Let’s jump into another set of commands and command-line […]
Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins – Part 1
What are some of the Linux commands used by Sysadmins and power users daily? In this article, I’ve listed 10 such commands frequently used. Suggestions, and feedback welcome. Also, see Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5. Some people consider Linux to be a complicated operating system, geared toward expert users only. However, as […]