Category: Linux

Anything regarding Linux and its use as a Desktop or Server. I use Linux 100% of the time and never will I touch Microsoft Windows again.

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Upgrading Alpine Linux from 3.16 to 3.17

Upgrading Alpine Linux from 3.16 to 3.17 is quicker than the time it takes to read this article or make a cup of coffee.

Laptop
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Self Hosting Domains – Proxmox on a Laptop

Have you wondered what to do with your old laptops? Install Proxmox VE and begin web hosting domains, mail servers, DNS and more.

SPF and DMARC
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All mail servers should use SPF & DMARC

Providers of email and ISP’s should implement SPF & DMARC to help fight spam, scams, and other junk appearing in our mailboxes.

Legend of the Red Dragon
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Legend of the Red Dragon

I wrote the ‘Weapon of War’ IGM for Legend of the Red Dragon. I have always regretted the cheat codes I included.

proxmox-mail-gateway
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Proxmox Mail Gateway – Reject Unknown Senders

Proxmox Mail Gateway, out of the box, is awesome, but can be more awesome. #proxmox #proxmoxvirtualgateway #postfix #virtualization

confused
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Nginx speed improved after removing “return 444”

Nginx was performing brilliantly but a small change put an end to it. Why did 444 slow down response times?

dumb-bastards
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How stupid are spammers?

If you’re going to become a spammer at least put in some effort. Malformed login credentials are never going to work you idiot!

mail
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Managing Your Postfix Outbound Queue

While looking at your logs you discover jammed email going nowhere, What do you do next? Managing your postfix outbound queue.

hacking
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Sneaky workaround, fail2ban + Apache + Nginx

2 Servers, Nginx on 1, Apache on other. Same OS and fail2ban works on one, not other. #Centos, #Linux #Security #fail2ban

hackers
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Firewalld, Fail2ban, Geo Blocks – protecting servers

Protect servers from hackers with firewalld, fail2ban & Geo Blocking #firewalld #linux #fail2ban #nginx #apache

ram-sticks
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Nginx Reverse Proxy in RAM = Performance +

Want more Nginx speed? Cache directly to RAM and enjoy lighting performance.

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I’ve just discovered the SCP command on Linux

SCP can save your life. Copy files from one ssh console to another fast. #Linux #SSH #Centos #WorkSmarter #LearnNewStuff

you-are-sunk
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DNS & Seconday DNS – Free

You will need two Name Servers if you want to self host Web Sites. Here is how to do it free.

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Securing CentOS 7 Minimal

Without some basic security you are inviting hackers hack.

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Web Hosting – At Home – Webmin

Why pay someone else for hosting your web site? Do it yourself…

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Reverse Proxy & Speed with NGINX

Nginx reverse proxy can speed up your Apache web server. It worked for me and I’m a convert.