If you’re using Wine to run Windows applications on Ubuntu and encounter the error message “missing ntlm_auth >= 3.0.25” or “Could not find ntlm_auth program,” don’t worry—this is a common issue with a straightforward solution. (more…)
Hey Linux admins! Ever wondered how your system magically recognizes that new USB drive you plugged in, or how your sound card just works? (more…)
If you plan to compile software from source code on Ubuntu (which is common for developers and system administrators), you’ll need the build-essential package. (more…)
This guide demonstrates how to use two user-friendly, command-line tools for analyzing disk space usage.
It’s often helpful to view file sizes in a way that’s easy to understand, rather than just a raw number of bytes. This is what we call a “human-readable” format. (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…)
We’ve all been there: you need a strong, unique password. It needs to be a specific length, include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and maybe even special characters. (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…)
If you’re working with Python, you’ve probably heard about virtual environments. They’re absolutely essential for keeping your projects organized and avoiding nasty dependency conflicts. (more…)
