Why use a virtual machine? There are many reasons to use a virtual computer, to name a few: Software development (configure, and see how software runs on different OS’s), secure LAN networking and/or web surfing, experimenting with different OS’s, keep using legacy software, or reuse or re-purpose old hardware. My reasons fall into the later… Continue reading Install Linux On VirtualBox With Mac Host
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UFW: The Linux Uncomplicated Firewall
Recently while monitoring traffic on my LAN, I noticed activity from URL’s and IP addresses that had somehow got past my router, and were roaming my network. Some immediate tweaks to my router stopped that activity (at least for the time being). The event forced me to rethink security for my networked computers, and one… Continue reading UFW: The Linux Uncomplicated Firewall
Using the Linux “Whatis” and “Man” Commands
Saying the Linux and Unix shell commands are not intuitive is an understatement of epic proportions. It might be easier to learn Klingon. There is help for finding out about the Linux and Unix commands however, and it is found in the unassuming commands, whatis and man. The syntax for whatis couldn’t be simpler: whatis… Continue reading Using the Linux “Whatis” and “Man” Commands
Use rsync To Backup Your Data On Mac OSX and Linux
The Problem: I had been backing data from my stand-alone server (Mac Pro G5 with Ubuntu Server 13.04 software) to an external USB drive on an iMac, then to a hard drive on a HP laptop with Debian OS, and finally to SkyDrive (a Microsoft cloud storage option). I used a “Norton Commander – like”… Continue reading Use rsync To Backup Your Data On Mac OSX and Linux
Disable Screen Blanking In Linux Console A Setterm Command
I often run network monitoring programs on my Ubuntu powered server from the console (click for the article: Six Free Linux Network Monitoring Tools For Your Home Network). Having the screen blank every 5 minutes on my Ubuntu server as it enters a power-saving mode is more than a bit annoying. I also don’t want… Continue reading Disable Screen Blanking In Linux Console A Setterm Command
Six Free Linux Network Monitoring Tools For Your Home Network
Why Do You Need Linux Network Monitoring Tools? Simply put, Linux network monitoring tools allow you to see what is going on in your home network. Home networks are getting more complex. Besides just attaching a few computers and a router, many of today’s home networks are likely to have joined: a Server, a specialized… Continue reading Six Free Linux Network Monitoring Tools For Your Home Network
Droid – Bring It Back To Life
Where Did I Put My Old Droid? I replaced my Droid with a Galaxy S3, and the Droid quickly faded from my memory. Then, not too long ago, my beloved iPod Classic crossed over to the electronic version of Valhalla. I was crushed. After carefully paying my last respects to the iPod, I knew I… Continue reading Droid – Bring It Back To Life
Add An Additional Monitor To Your Computer Through A USB Port
Add an additional monitor to your computer to greatly increase your productivity. The second monitor comes in really handy for photo/video editing, audio editing, writing/blogging, stock trading, and for any project for which you might want to free up some space on your desktop. If you have a video card on your computer with multiple… Continue reading Add An Additional Monitor To Your Computer Through A USB Port
A Samba File Server And Network For Your Home/Small Office
Do I Need A File Server? A file server stores the data from a number of computers in one place. In addition, security is provided through secure access (username and password), with authorized permissions established for controlling usage of a single user, a specific group of users, and anyone else that may or may not… Continue reading A Samba File Server And Network For Your Home/Small Office
Samba Server (File Sharing) Setup
What is Samba? Samba is a fascinating and powerful networking program. Because of its level of complexity and multitude of uses, precisely defining it can be quite a challenge. Here are three definitions found from the software’s developers, at samba.org: “Samba is an Open Source/Free Software suite that provides seamless file and print services to… Continue reading Samba Server (File Sharing) Setup