So many choices There are many Linux distributions (distros) out there, and I am often asked: “I have a ‘xxx’ computer, and I am just starting out (or I know something about Linux), what Linux distro is best for me?” Making that decision is very difficult for the person and for me making the […]
There are several Linux Terminal Web Browsers that you can choose from depending on your tastes and what you are intending on doing. Here are some of my favorites, in no particular order. W3M — Linux Terminal Browser W3M is a popular open-source text-based web browser for the terminal. It supports SSL connections, colors, […]
Linux Terminal Email Getting Email right in the terminal is convenient when you work at the command line most of the time. Linux terminal Email has been around for a long time and has grown with the times, adding more features as they came along. There are quite a few choices out there, I’ll go […]
Using CISSP to help secure your home network I am enrolled in a Cybersecurity class right now and as with most courses I take I get to thinking about how to apply what I am learning to my own life. So I thought about how to take the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Domains […]
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QR code generation at the command line QR codes are nothing new, but have you ever thought about creating your own from the command line? Someone had that idea before me and created the code to make it happen. The nice thing about making your own QR codes is that the information stays just on […]
Here are some of the best of the best security and privacy apps for Linux. Using Linux means that you value security and privacy. Here are some of the best FOSS (Free and Open-Source Software) that I have come across. Download them and check out some great programs to keep you safer on the internet. […]
Why the Tic Toc app won’t work: The United States Congress is currently debating and investigating Tic Toc. There is little doubt that Tic Toc and their practices at shady and do not benefit the US citizens. ByteDance, the company that owns Tic Toc operates at the pleasure of the Chinese Government and by law […]
Getting Smart With: PASS – the command line password manager PASS is a password manager that uses the command line in Linux to create encrypted files for the sites that you visit. PASS was designed for simplicity and adheres to the Unix philosophy. With PASS, each password lives inside of a gpg encrypted file whose […]
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Best Linux distributions for old computers There are hundreds of Linux distributions out there, but most have hardware requirements that are above and beyond what old computers and laptops have in them. So, what to do to breathe new life into old computers? Older hardware usually does not have the specifications that you would need […]
Hardening Your Home Router Hardening your home router is a fairly straightforward thing to do. I will explain all the steps involved and walk you through the process. So what is hardening? It is the process of securing your network so it is harder for the bad actors to get into it. Although all routers […]