Earlier this week, I received a phone call from a gentleman whom I helped transition to Linux Mint last fall. He had a Dell laptop with an i5 processor, eight gigabytes of RAM, and a 900-gigabyte hard drive. Initially, it came with Windows 10, but he was no longer receiving updates because it had reached … Read more
1. Classic Utilities: Top and Htop One of the earliest lessons in managing a Linux machine is learning the top command. This lightweight, text‑based utility comes preinstalled on all Linux distributions and provides real‑time information about running services, CPU usage, and memory consumption. It also allows administrators to selectively kill processes that are misbehaving, making … Read more
In the early stages of my experience with Linux servers, I had to learn how to edit text files using the command line. While there are other powerful text editors in Linux, such as vi and vim, I found Nano to be particularly useful. Nano is a simple yet powerful text editor that comes pre-installed … Read more
Frequently, I’m approached by individuals seeking assistance in rescuing Windows computers that have encountered locking or damage issues. I occasionally utilize a Linux USB boot drive to access Windows partitions effectively. This enables me to transfer and safeguard files from these compromised systems securely. Sometimes, clients misplace their passwords or lock themselves out of their … Read more
In 1995, an email from my brother introduced me to Linux. Although I had heard of a high school student using Linux to build a web server, my knowledge was limited. Intrigued by my brother’s recommendation, I purchased a copy of Red Hat 5.0 from a nearby computer store. However, my initial attempt to explore … Read more
