Simply put, most pre-built NASes, like the ones I own, are not designed to handle heavy operational tasks like transcoding ...

A Linux home office server does not make you more creative. It removes the small, constant frictions that quietly drain you. You stop wondering where things live, babysitting backups, and trusting ...

Minecraft fits Linux in a natural way. The game doesn’t demand complicated setup, and the OS gives you a clean, stable base ...

Cron persistence is a common Linux malware technique. Learn how it works, how to detect it, and how to remove malicious cron ...

Logs, databases, and caches grow under /var. Learn why Linux admins monitor the /var directory to prevent disk issues and service failures.

Next week we'll also carry our server maintenance, which includes patching and a reboot. The last time we rebooted into the latest stable kernel was 96 days ago. Incidentally, the laptop that I am ...

It has been 14 years since it last graced TV screens, "Scrubs" is back. In this article you’ll find out where to watch the surprise reboot, as well as when the first episode premieres, and both new ...

For a fairly new Linux user, things can be a bit overwhelming in the beginning. While the robustness and unlimited customizability options are attractive, performing basic tasks can be daunting, ...

If your internet keeps lagging, buffering or dropping out, one of the quickest fixes is restarting your router. Restarting your router is one of the quickest ways to restore Wi-Fi speed and stability ...

Restarting your iPhone is usually the quickest cure for everyday annoyances, from apps freezing up to network hiccups. In fact, you should probably be restarting your iPhone more often than you think.

If your Linux desktop freezes, don't panic; there are ways to fix it. You can use keyboard shortcuts, virtual consoles, SSH, and other tricks. These tips can help avoid a hard reboot. I started using ...