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VirtualBox is a widely used virtualization tool, often chosen to run Linux distributions for testing in an isolated environment or to set up a server for specific tasks. At some point, though, you may need to SSH into a VirtualBox guest VM and find that it doesn’t work. Don’t worry—it’s...

After nine months of development, the Bluefin team has officially released Bluefin LTS and Bluefin GDX. However, since the name may not be particularly familiar to the average Linux user, let me first introduce it. The distro started as a derivative of Fedora Silverblue, carrying over its immutable, image-based approach...

Canonical has announced the release of Ubuntu 25.10 “Questing Quokka” Beta, which brings several major updates across the desktop and system stack, setting the stage for the final release due on October 9. The beta runs on the upcoming Linux kernel 6.17, which improves hardware support across Intel, AMD, ARM,...

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 refreshed design, new productivity features, and improved compatibility with apps...

Why Chrome isn't in Debian's Default ReposMethod 1: Direct Download and Install (Recommended)Step 1: Download the Chrome .deb PackageStep 2: Install ChromeStep 3: Verify InstallationMethod 2: Adding Google's Official RepositoryStep 1: Add Google's Signing KeyStep 2: Add the RepositoryStep 3: Update Package Lists and InstallMethod 3: Using Flatpak (Alternative Approach)Troubleshooting...

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 updated through security.debian.org, there’s not much to do with this...

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 features. Long Term Support Release Linux Mint 22.2 is a...

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 customizable way to track performance, resource usage, and more. Whether...

IntroductionWhat is UFW?Which Ports Does SMB Use?Step-by-Step: Configuring UFW for SMBHow to Block SMB Ports (445/139)Alternatives to SMB for File SharingConclusion 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...