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…
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10 best vibe coding tools
Sep 05, 2025 16min Read Building an app no longer requires exceptional coding skills. Vibe coding represents a shift from traditional line-by-line programming to conversational development, where you describe what you want to…
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Linux Performance: Almost Always Add Swap Space – Part 2: ZRAM
In the previous article, we looked at how swap space, particularly swapping, can severely slow down Linux performance. We then tweaked Linux kernel parameters to better use server memory and avoid heavy swapping….
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50 Linux Text Editors You Should Know About
So, I sat down today with a simple task: continue testing out these new Linux distros and install a text editor for quick tweaks. But as I sat down to pick one, I…
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How to get started with AI-driven software development
Jul 25, 2025 Matleena S. 12min Read AI-driven software development is the process of creating applications while leveraging artificial intelligence technologies (like machine learning, natural language processing, and neural networks) to automate tasks,…
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How do I use an API with n8n on a self-hosted setup?
Jul 18, 2025 13min Read Integrating an application programming interface (API) with n8n can be complicated because every API provider has specific requirements for connecting their service. Nevertheless, n8n’s code-minimal workflow can allow…
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30 Linux Terminal Emulators
This post explores over 30 of the best Linux terminal emulators, each with unique features and functionality, catering to different types of users. This list showcases the versatility and evolution of terminal emulators…
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How to install PHP on Ubuntu with Apache or Nginx
Jul 01, 2025 PHP is a server-side scripting language used to build dynamic websites and web applications. It’s at the core of platforms like WordPress and Laravel, powering millions of sites worldwide. PHP…
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SSH command in Linux, with examples
This article is a follow-up to the previous 90 Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins post. Every week, as time allows, I will publish articles on the 90 commands geared toward Linux sysadmins and…
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Remove Snap Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and 24.04 LTS
The first thing I did after installing Ubuntu 22.04 LTS was to remove Snap and its snap packages completely. I’m not proud of that approach, as I have nothing against snap packages per…
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SCP Linux – Securely Copy Files Using SCP examples
This post includes SCP examples. SCP or secure copy allows the secure transferring of files between a local host and a remote host or between two remote hosts. It uses the same authentication…
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pfSense Firewall Config: My Settings with Screenshots – Part 2
Let’s pick up right where Part 1 left off: pfSense Firewall Appliance Unboxing. This isn’t a quick-start guide. It’s my logbook from weeks of fine-tuning pfSense. Weeks, not years, so follow along and…
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How to set up the LGTM stack for end-to-end observability
May 30, 2025 Ariffud M. 11min Read The LGTM stack – consisting of Loki for logs, Grafana for visualization, Tempo for tracing, and Mimir for metrics – is an open-source observability suite developed…
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sudo command in Linux with examples
The sudo command in Linux is one of the most important and widely used commands for managing system permissions. It allows you to run a command as the superuser, giving you elevated privileges…
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iotop command in Linux w/ examples.
This iotop command guide follows my previous 90 Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins article. As time allows, I will continue to publish articles on the 90+ commands geared toward Linux sysadmins…
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Diagnosing Swap Usage with smem on Linux
If you’ve ever looked at your server and wondered why it’s using swap even though plenty of RAM is available, you’re not alone. This is a common scenario on Linux systems, and it…
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How to install datapacks in Minecraft
May 19, 2025 Viktoras D. Datapacks (or data packs) are a powerful way to customize Minecraft without mods. They expand gameplay in vanilla Minecraft, multiplayer, and existing singleplayer worlds. You can change game…
