SSH public key authentication
This How-To will walk you through setting up public key authentication over SSH. Using key-based authentication instead of passwords means you don't have to give away system passwords. There are…
Mount ISO images under Linux without burning to CD/DVD
Have you ever wanted to extract or view the contents of an ISO file without burning it to CD/DVD media?
This Linux How-To will walk you though mounting the ISO file directly under Linux.…
Change the default SSH port
In this How-To we're going to walk you though changing the default SSH port on a Linux system.
The Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol by default uses port 22. Accepting this value does not make…
Using VI Text Editor
Text editors are programs used to create or edit files. One of the most popular editors on Linux/Unix systems (also available for other platforms) is vi. Though it does take some time getting use…
View running processes on a Linux system
Anyone that has used a Windows Operating System should be familiar with Task Manager, the program that allows you to end processes and to view a dynamic display of your computer's performance. For…
Killing a process on Linux systems
Have you ever had a stray process eating up all your system resources or just wanted to terminate a program? This HowTo will guide you through the steps of killing any process on your Linux system…
Reset a MySQL root password
So you've managed to misplace your root login for a MySQL database? Not to worry, the following procedure will guide you though resetting the root password on a MySQL database in 7 easy steps.…
Intel Lynnfield Core i5-750 Processor Review
The Core i5 750 is the first release in a series of processors based on a mainstream version of the highly successful Intel Core i7 platform. This quad-core processor utilizes the Lynnfield…
DNS Blacklist with Exim
By setting the anti-spam DNS Blacklist feature in Exim you can eliminate a majority of your daily spam in a few simple steps.
This How-To is written for Debian Linux, with Exim using split…
Crucial M225 128GB Solid-State Drive Review
In this review we're going to take a look at the Crucial M225 128GB Solid State Drive and the benefits of making the switch from a standard hard disk to Solid-State. Before we begin, I'd like to…