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Zorin OS 18 Beta Launches with a Redesigned Desktop

Zorin OS 18 Beta Launches with a Redesigned Desktop

Zorin OS has announced the Beta release of version 18, the next major update to this popular, user-friendly Ubuntu-based Linux distribution, giving users a pretty good idea of what to expect in the final edition. The main highlights are a…

How to Install Google Chrome on Debian 13 “Trixie”

How to Install Google Chrome on Debian 13 “Trixie”

When I first switched to Debian 13 “Trixie” last month, one of the first things I needed to tackle was getting Google Chrome up and running. While Firefox comes pre-installed and works beautifully, many of us have workflows, extensions, and…

Debian 13.1 Released with Security Fixes and Stability Updates

Debian 13.1 Released with Security Fixes and Stability Updates

Almost two months after the previous major 13.0 release, the Debian Project rolled out the first update to the stable 13 “Trixie” series, primarily focusing on improving security and addressing bugs across various packages. If you’ve been keeping your system…

Linux Mint 22.2 Zara is Now Available for Download

Linux Mint 22.2 Zara is Now Available for Download

Linux Mint 22.2 distribution is now available for download with the Cinnamon 6.4 desktop environment and based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. This latest release, codenamed “Zara,” represents a significant update to the popular Linux distribution with numerous improvements and new…

Zerto Platform Now Running on Linux

Zerto Platform Now Running on Linux

One of the leaders within the enterprise data protection market, Zerto has consistently been at the forefront, offering innovative solutions to meet the demands of modern enterprises. The latest milestone in Zerto’s journey is the transition of its platform to…

5 Open-Source Dashboards That Make Monitoring Your NAS

5 Open-Source Dashboards That Make Monitoring Your NAS

Introduction Network-Attached Storage (NAS) systems are essential for centralized file storage and backups. But just storing data isn’t enough you need real-time monitoring to ensure your NAS operates smoothly and securely. Fortunately, open-source dashboards offer a visually rich and highly…

Configuring Linux Firewall with UFW for SMB

Configuring Linux Firewall with UFW for SMB

Introduction SMB (Server Message Block) is widely used for network file sharing on Linux, Windows, and macOS environments. However, exposing SMB ports without a proper firewall configuration poses significant security risks. One of the most fundamental layers of defense for…

Understanding the SMB Default Port: 445 vs 139 Explained

Understanding the SMB Default Port: 445 vs 139 Explained

Introduction to SMB (Server Message Block) Server Message Block (SMB) is a widely used network protocol that allows shared access to files, printers, and serial ports between nodes on a network. It’s heavily used in Windows environments but also supported…

The Complete Kubernetes Guide

The Complete Kubernetes Guide

The Complete Kubernetes Guide: Become an Expert in Container Management with the Power of Kubernetes” is a comprehensive guide to mastering Kubernetes, a powerful container orchestration platform. Written by Jonathan Baier, Gigi Sayfan, and Jesse White, this book is designed…