How to block access to the .htaccess file on an Apache web server.

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Blocking access to the .htaccess file on your Apache web server blocks access to the file by curious web users that want to see what directives are in it. The code below added to the .htaccess file will forbid all access to the .htaccess file by web users while still allowing it to function. #Deny … Read more

Bethesda shows off a DOS styled teaser during E3.

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This is a teaser that Bethesda momentarily showed during the E3 entertainment expo. This is hinting at a possible Wolfenstein 3D reboot? That would be very special indeed. The date for New Colossus is not set, this is possibly a future Bethesda game based on Wolfenstein. ID Software made Return to Castle Wolfenstein and a … Read more

New Sourceforge HTML5 speedtest works on any device.

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There is a new speedtest website, hosted on Sourceforge this works without Flash or any other plugin. Very useful if you do not wish to install Adobe plugins just to test your Internet speed. https://sourceforge.net/speedtest/. The upload and download speeds are tested, as well as packet loss and latency, giving a good indication of the … Read more

Linux Mint tips and tricks for making the best use of your system.

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How to upgrade to a newer Linux Mint release. https://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/view/2. How to update and upgrade your packages. Type this in a terminal window. sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgradesudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade This command will update the package repositories and download and install package updates over the Internet. Find a nice … Read more

Ubuntu pocket guide.

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Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference (PDF Edition) The definitive Ubuntu pocket guide. This is a great read for any new Ubuntu Linux user. Ubuntu is a version of the Linux operating system. An operating system runs your computer. Microsoft Windows is the world’s most popular operating system, at least for desktop computers, but Linux is … Read more

Linux Fundamentals.

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Linux Fundamentals ebook. This book is meant to be used in an instructor-led training. For self-study, the intent is to read this book next to a working Linux computer so you can immediately do every subject, practising each command. This book is aimed at novice Linux system administrators (and might be interesting and useful for … Read more

Linux just as important as ever in the modern world.

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Windows 10 is the current operating system that Microsoft are pimping, but Linux is still very important. Servers run the free operating system, and there are many jobs that require Linux administration experience. The Windows 10 bash shell cannot run server software such as Apache and MySQL, this means that an actual Linux machine is … Read more

OpenSwitch Finds a New Home

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OpenSwitch has joined the Linux Foundation’s stable of networking projects.
This is a significant step. It means the network operating system’s development will be driven
by community needs, instead of the needs of few private companies.
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Incredible new wallpapers for your Linux or Windows machine.

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Some nice wallpapers to improve your desktop. Bern, 3840×2160: https://www.reddit.com/r/wallpapers/comments/4lql1n/bern_3840x2160/. Forest Path. [3840×2160]: https://www.reddit.com/r/wallpapers/comments/4lp77g/forest_path_3840x2160/. Chicago [3840×2400]: https://www.reddit.com/r/wallpapers/comments/4lhiwv/chicago_3840x2400/. Amanita Muscaria [4160×3120]: https://www.reddit.com/r/wallpapers/comments/4l1hij/spring_has_sprung/. The Great Blue Hole [1920×1200]: https://www.reddit.com/r/wallpapers/comments/4kujhu/the_great_blue_hole_1920x1200/. Portland sunrise: https://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/details/4053/portland_sunrise.html. View out the window of the Space Shuttle: https://www.desktoppr.co/wallpapers/726988. Fort Worth gardens: https://www.desktoppr.co/wallpapers/726924. Sewage pond 1440×900: https://4walled.cc/show-102573. Amish buggy on country road: https://4walled.cc/show-467432. Running track … Read more

Glances. A nice new networking script for Linux that runs on Python.

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Glances is a very detailed script that will print out comprehensive information about your Linux workstation or server. To install the Glances script clone the git repository this way. jason@jason-desktop:~$ git clone https://github.com/nicolargo/glances.git Cloning into ‘glances’… remote: Counting objects: 13758, done. remote: Total 13758 (delta 0), reused 0 (delta 0), pack-reused 13758 Receiving objects: 100% … Read more