Tag: linux

USB formatting is done for several reasons, such as deleting data or changing the file system. In this tutorial you will learn how to format a USB drive, wipe it, or recover data from a formatted drive.

This article explains how to change a user password in Linux and how to force other users to change their passwords on login.

Disk partitions allow users to set up multiple file systems on the same machine, simplify the backup procedure, and improve system security. This step-by-step tutorial teaches you to create a partition in Linux using the parted and fdisk commands.

The Linux kernel is much like the central brain of the operating system. Although it is open-source – meaning anyone can view and modify the code – the Linux kernel is built with multiple protocols to ensure stability and security. This guide will walk you through how to check the Linux kernel version of your operating system.

Are you looking to change the root password in Ubuntu? Changing passwords is a good practice and should be done periodically. Linux allows multiple user accounts, each having its own password. Users can only change their own password. However, there is always a sudo/root (SuperUser) account. Root users can change the password of any account, including their own.

Learn how to use the su command with practical examples and explanations. Change users in the terminal window or switch to the root in a single step. This article tells you all you need to know about su.

The 'Command Not Found' error is a general error not only found in MYSQL. By learning how to deal with it, you will learn how to fix it in other situations as well. The three major operating systems are covered in this comprehensive tutorial.

This tutorial shows how to install Nmap on a Linux-based system and use it to retrieve valuable information from remote systems.

The Nmap hosted security tool can help you determine how well your firewall and security configuration is working. This guide will show you how to scan or check your Linux system for open ports using Nmap.

The sudo command is the preferred means to handle elevated permissions. Standard user accounts are restricted from performing sensitive tasks, such as viewing the contents of the /root directory. This prevents the accidental use of commands with massive consequences. It also makes it more difficult for intruders to compromise a system. If you need to run an administrative command. Sudo – or Super User Do – grants you privileges to run sensitive tasks. The sudo command will grant elevated permissions for 15 minutes. This guide will show you how to create a new user on Ubuntu and provide sudo access.