Have you ever been working in your Ubuntu terminal when suddenly that jarring error sound interrupts your flow? Those system alert sounds might be useful sometimes, (more…)
If you’ve recently upgraded to Ubuntu 16.04 or newer with MySQL 5.7+, you might have encountered an unexpected authentication error when trying to access phpMyAdmin with your root credentials. (more…)
When working with virtual machines, you’ll likely encounter the frustrating error message: “This system is currently not set up to build kernel modules” when attempting to install VirtualBox Guest Additions on Ubuntu 18.04. (more…)
Managing users and groups effectively is one of the most fundamental skills for any Linux system administrator. Whether securing a production server, organizing access rights for a development team, (more…)
Have you ever been in the middle of updating your Ubuntu container with a simple apt-get update command, only to be greeted by cryptic error messages about release files not being valid yet? (more…)
Package management is one of the most critical aspects of system administration when setting up a fresh Ubuntu installation or maintaining an existing one. However, it’s not uncommon to encounter connection issues with Ubuntu repositories. (more…)
Have you ever been coding along in Python only to be stopped in your tracks by the frustrating ImportError: No module named 'gdbm' message? You’re not alone. (more…)
OpenSSH is a free and open-source implementation of the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol. It provides a suite of tools for secure remote access and file transfer between computers over a network. (more…)
This guide addresses common OpenVPN DNS troubleshooting Ubuntu 18.04 issues, where a successful VPN connection does not guarantee proper DNS resolution. (more…)
Choosing Ubuntu as your operating system is a great start for a secure computing experience. However, to truly maximize the security of your system and protect your valuable data, it’s essential to implement some additional best practices. (more…)
