Securing Linux with SELinux (or AppArmor)
SELinux and AppArmor have been around for many years, but are still essential for maintaining a secure Linux environment. This article will cover how to set them up and troubleshoot these mandatory access…
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Ncdu Command in Linux: Disk Usage Analysis with Examples
This article is a follow-up to the previous 90 Linux Commands Frequently Used by Linux Sysadmins post. As time allows, I will continue to publish articles on each of these 90 commands, geared toward…
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OpenClaw security: A checklist for securing a local AI agent
Feb 06, 2026 Larassatti D. 12min Read Summarize with: Securing OpenClaw matters more than securing a typical chatbot because it’s an AI agent that can take real actions on your behalf. It can…
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How to set up Moltbot on a private server
Jan 28, 2026 Summarize with: Setting up Moltbot (formerly known as Clawdbot) on a private server involves preparing your VPS (Virtual Private Server) environment, cloning the Moltbot repository, running the Docker setup script,…
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Why Your Linux Server “Looks Idle” but “Feels” Slow
Servers can sometimes appear idle yet still perform sluggishly. This scenario is common across web hosting servers, database servers, VPS or cloud instances, or even containerized workloads. In all mainstream Linux distributions, the…
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The AI browser trade-off: What’s the real cost of convenience?
Jan 07, 2026 Larassatti D. 13min Read Summarize with: AI browsers are the latest result of the shift toward agentic AI. They can summarize content, compare products, check out items, fill forms, and…
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What is Linux iowait? (Explained With Examples)
iowait (wait, wa, %iowait, wait%, or I/O wait) is often displayed by command-line Linux system monitoring tools such as top, sar, atop, and others. On its own, it’s one of many performance stats that…
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How to host a web application: A step-by-step guide to launch your web app
Dec 24, 2025 13min Read Summarize with: Hosting a web application involves making your app’s files, databases, and content accessible on the internet. You can achieve this using a pre-configured, managed hosting solution…
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CDN Benchmarking: How to Compare the Performance of Different CDNs
Content delivery networks (CDNs) are crucial in ensuring fast and reliable access to digital content across the globe. With numerous CDNs on the market, the ability to compare their performance effectively is essential…
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How to automate VPS management using n8n and Hostinger API
Dec 24, 2025 15min Read Summarize with: Automating Hostinger virtual private server (VPS) management using n8n and our public API helps streamline repetitive tasks, such as monitoring uptime and sending alerts on Slack….
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Linux Desktop: Do we need better Workspace Management?
In my earlier article, “Linux: We Need Tiling Desktop Environments,” I advocated for more desktop environments with built-in tiling features. That article sparked valuable discussion in the comments section, and recently the topic…
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How to use AI to start a business: A step-by-step guide
Nov 28, 2025 Larassatti D. 15min Read Summarize with: Starting a business with AI speeds up the process of transforming an initial concept into a profitable venture. AI is a valuable companion for…
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Linux Troubleshooting: These 4 Steps Will Fix 99% of Errors
I’ll admit, I hesitated a bit before writing this post. The whole point of this linuxblog.io and linuxcommunity.io forum is to bring together like-minded Linux users and professionals so we can troubleshoot, share…
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Docker Alternative: Podman on Linux
This article is inspired by our LinuxCommunity.io forum discussion thread (thanks to users @tmick and @shybry747 for the feedback). Let’s walk through what Podman is and how to use it as a Docker…
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How to Install Docker on Linux and Run Your First Container
Docker is a platform for packaging and running applications in isolated units called containers. Each container bundles an application together with its libraries and dependencies, sharing the host’s Linux kernel instead of a…
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Linux benchmark scripts and tools
This list of Linux benchmark scripts and tools should prove helpful for quick performance checks of CPU, storage, memory, and network on Linux servers and VPS. Check each script before running it from…
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Linux top: Here’s how to customize it
The top command (referred to below as Linux top) is a command on Unix and Unix-like systems such as Linux, which provides a dynamic real-time overview of a running system. It can display system…
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How to Gzip a Directory Using Linux Command Line
Efficiently managing files and directories is a fundamental task in computing. It’s crucial for keeping our data organized, optimizing storage space, and facilitating smooth data transfers. In the Linux ecosystem, the gzip utility…
