Looking for a sweet new Linux distro to try? Vanilla OS 2 ‘Orchid’ has been released. Compared to the first first release of Vanilla OS in 2023 a lot has changed. Vanilla OS 2 is now built atop Debian (Sid). The distro announced its switch from Ubuntu last year to enable it to provide a…
There’s a moment every Linux user eventually hits, you need to access something on a remote machine, but it’s not exposed to the internet. Maybe it’s a database running on port 5432, a local web app on port 3000, or a service hidden behind a firewall. The “obvious” solution is to punch a hole in…
DistroWatch.com: ArchBANG Linux Last Update: 2026-07-01 17:10 UTC ArchBang Linux is a lightweight distribution based on Arch Linux. Using the labwc Wayland compositor, it is fast, up-to-date and suitable for both desktop and portable systems. Besides GreenBANG, the project also develops a distribution called SwayBang featuring the Sway Wayland compositor. Popularity (hits per day): 12…
Every time your server needs to look up a domain name, it sends a DNS request to another DNS resolver. If it’s asking for the same domains over and over, those repeated requests still have to travel across the network, even though the answer probably hasn’t changed. For example, imagine a web application that connects…
When Lumo (partner link) launched last year, I took it for a spin to see what Proton’s foray into AI assistants looked like. I found out that the open source AI assistant ran quite well for a new launch. And a few months later, Lumo 1.3 brought Projects to the assistant, letting me bundle related…
There’s no shortage of free backup tools on Linux. The problem is choosing which one to use. The choice of backup tool depends on what you’re actually doing. Someone backing up a home folder on a GNOME desktop has nothing in common (backup tool wise) with someone running five servers and a NAS. In other…
Ansible Ubuntu automation Server Management Modern infrastructure changes fast. Servers are deployed in minutes, applications scale dynamically, and security patches can’t wait for manual maintenance windows anymore. That’s exactly why automation has shifted from “nice to have” to operational necessity. For Linux administrators and DevOps engineers working with Ubuntu environments, repetitive tasks quickly become a…
Best Ubuntu VPS Providers for Developers and Startups Choosing the best Ubuntu VPS isn’t just about renting a Linux server anymore. For developers and startups, infrastructure decisions shape deployment speed, application reliability, DevOps workflows, operational costs, security posture, and even customer retention. A sluggish VPS can slow down CI/CD pipelines. Weak networking can destroy API…
How to Protect Ubuntu Servers From Ransomware Attacks Ransomware used to be viewed mostly as a Windows problem. That assumption no longer holds up. Modern ransomware groups increasingly target Linux infrastructure because that’s where high-value workloads live. Ubuntu servers power cloud applications, production databases, virtualization stacks, SaaS platforms, CI/CD systems, web hosting environments, and enterprise…
Best Linux Certifications for Ubuntu System Linux administration isn’t just about managing servers anymore. Modern Ubuntu administrators are expected to understand cloud infrastructure, automation, containerization, security hardening, virtualization, and troubleshooting under pressure. That shift changed how employers evaluate talent. A few years ago, practical experience alone could open doors. Today, hiring managers often want proof…
