Get Motherboard Info on Linux To get details about the motherboard on your desktop pc or laptop, there are a couple of commands available on Linux. These commands will show the motherboard vendor, model name / part number and some other details like what bios/uefi firmware is installed on it. In this article we shall… Read More »
If you are sending or forwarding emails from your own server, then it is very important and nearly mandatory to setup DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail). DKIM is a method of signing emails digitally with public-key cryptography so that the receiver of the email can validate and verify that the email was indeed send and authorised… Read More »
I have been using a Bluehost vps server for quite some time and it was the Legacy Hosting – “VPS Standard” plan. It came with 30GB of ssd space and 2gb ram and 2 cpu cores. However i noticed that within some time the server started running out of disk space. I was hosting around… Read More »
Memcached is a buzzword whenever it comes to the cache mechanism for modern-day web applications. It is a memory object caching system specifically designed to enhance the speed of web applications by reducing load on the database server. In simpler terms, it takes the memory from that part of the system which is not in… Read More »
Redis (Remote Dictionary Server) is an open-source software used to store structured data, which can be used as a database, cache, or message broker. It is known for its speed and versatility. In this article, you will be guided through the process of installing and securing Redis on an Ubuntu machine. Installation 1. Prerequisites There… Read More »
The command-line use systemctl, which stands for “system control,” is essential for managing services on Linux systems using the systemd init system. It is an important tool for monitoring how services, daemons, and other system components behave. To help you learn how to control services on your Linux system, we’ll go into much detail about… Read More »
The iostat command is a system monitoring tool in Linux that provides comprehensive usage information on input/output (I/O) devices, partitions, and the CPU. This information can be used in analyzing resource allocation and utilization, identifying potential performance issues, and troubleshooting. iostat monitors the active time of I/O devices in relation to their average transfer rates…. Read More »
So i got my first ever camera, the sony zv-e10 and slowly learned that it records video in a format called XAVC-S for both 4K and 1080P. Now this XAVC-S standard actually uses h.264 under the hood, but it uses a high level profile of h.264 encoding which not all phone cpu hardware and soc’s… Read More »
CPU-Z is a very popular system profiling tool for windows that provides details about various hardware components including cpu, ram, motherboard and graphics card. If you want to quickly check the make, model, brand or specifications of the hardware components on your machine, then cpu-z will show those details right away. It is not as… Read More »
In this article, we want to introduce you to ‘vmstat’ command, which is one of the top monitoring tools that Linux/UNIX users should know of. The vmstat command is used to retrieve the statistics of CPU, virtual memory, paging, processes, threads, disks, traps, I/O blocks, and so on. This useful command will help you a… Read More »
In the world of data storage, hard drives play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and accessibility of your data. However, hard drives are not immune to failures, and monitoring their health is essential to prevent data loss and ensure smooth operation. The smartctl command, available on Linux systems, allows users to monitor and… Read More »
If you are running kubuntu inside virtualbox as a guest os, then you need to install the guest additions as well. Its an extra set of drivers that improves integration between the host and the guest and provides a bunch of features like shared clipboard, native screen resolution, better mouse pointer integration, shared folders etc…. Read More »
There are different tools to manage storage devices on Linux. One such commonly used tool is the parted command utility. It allows you to create, extend, and delete disk partitions on storage devices. Parted command offers several benefits over other partition tools, such as fdisk, when it comes to managing disk partitions. Some of its… Read More »
Performance Mode A lot of players like me prefer to run fortnite with “Performance Mode” (Low Graphical Fidelity) rendering mode because it generates very clean and minimal graphics giving a competitive edge in the game by making opponents more visible and easy to target. The upside is that disables lots of graphics features like antialiasing,… Read More »
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) is a gamma curve (scheme) for encoding videos in hdr format developed by BBC and Japan’s NHK for broadcasting. It provides wider dynamic range compared to the standard picture profile in sony camera. Moreover HLG format is backwards compatible with non-hdr display sets that support only sdr. If you have a… Read More »
In earlier days we used to have commands like kdesudo, kdesu, gksu that would easily allow us to run applications with root privileges. But these commands have been discontinued and totally removed from modern versions of ubuntu and debian many other distros. It is believed that running a gui application as root poses security threats…. Read More »
Preview lag or choppy playback is a common thing in shotcut that a lot of users complain about. It happens when the system hardware is not powerful enough to play the preview smoothly resulting in stutters in the preview pane when playing. So i was working with a few 4k videos from my sony zv-e10… Read More »
Maintaining a healthy and productive Linux environment requires effective system log management. The journalctl command has evolved into an essential resource for accessing and analyzing system logs with the introduction of systemd, the system and service manager for recent Linux distributions. The journalctl command’s adaptability and utility on Linux-based systems will be examined thoroughly in… Read More »
MySQL is one of the most popular relational database management systems (RDMS) available. While it’s an ideal RDMS for both small and large-scale applications, being free and open-source (before Oracle acquired it) made it even more popular and versatile. If you are running web applications or database applications on linux servers, then most likely you… Read More »
Multipass is a tool used to generate cloud-style Ubuntu VMs quickly on Linux, macOS, and Windows. It’s designed for developers who want a fresh Ubuntu environment with a single command. It uses KVM on Linux, Hyper-V on Windows, and HyperKit on macOS to run the VM with minimal overhead. The tool gives you a simple… Read More »