Getting you up to speed!
It was suggested that I write an article about journalctl, which seemed like a large topic. I decided that I’d let AI have a shot at it, so this article was written by ChatGPT. It took a few prompts to get what I wanted – which turned out to be the first result. I gave … Continue reading “Demystifying journalctl: A Comprehensive Guide to Linux System Logging”
I figured today would be a fine time to have a fun article and I’ve never done a listicle, so I figured I’d write the top 10 reasons why I use Linux. After all, we don’t always have to have something productive. Sometimes we can just have a nice and fun article that doesn’t require … Continue reading “Top 10 Reasons Why I Use Linux”
It seems like now is a good time to write another article about the site itself, because I’ve not done a meta article in over two months. Yeah, it has been that long since I last did a check-in to let folks know how things are going. Every time I’ve thought about writing a meta … Continue reading “Meta: The State Of Linux-Tips #21”
If you’re using Linux Mint, you’ll find you have ufw already installed which means it’s easy to block a specific port in Linux Mint! I’ll explain how to do that in this article and do what I can to make it easy enough for a new Linux user to follow. If this interests you, read … Continue reading “Block A Specific Port In Linux Mint”
Today’s article is only going to apply to some of you, specifically those who use RHEL and want to remove unused kernels from RHEL. That’s a pretty narrow subset of people, but it’s worth knowing this information if you’re a RHEL user. Red Hat is one of the oldest Linux distributions out there. Along the … Continue reading “Remove Unused Kernels From RHEL”
Today we’ll have a fairly simple article that may not generate much interest as we’re just learning how to temporarily set a static IP address. This isn’t all that difficult, as I’ll just show you the syntax, but it’s something you might find worth knowing. So, if you’re interested in learning how to temporarily set … Continue reading “Temporarily Set A Static IP Address”
Today’s article will be simple enough, though it will have limited application, as we discuss how to decompress tar.bz2 files. While this is certainly suitable for a newbie and easy enough to learn, many folks will just choose the GUI route. Of course, you’re not always able to use a GUI. Sometimes there’s no way … Continue reading “How To: Decompress tar.bz2 Files”
Welcome to Linux Tips, your ultimate resource for unlocking the full potential of your Linux system. Whether you are a seasoned Linux user or a beginner exploring the world of open-source operating systems, this comprehensive guide will provide you with valuable insights and tips to optimize your Linux experience. From boosting performance to enhancing security, … Continue reading “Linux Tips: A Comprehensive Guide for Optimizing Your System”
Today’s article might be useful for system administrators or just for fun, as we learn to send a message to another logged-in user (in the terminal, of course). This shouldn’t be a complicated or lengthy article, though many of my recent articles have been significantly longer than usual. If you’re just a regular desktop user, … Continue reading “Send A Message To Another Logged In User”
Today’s article is one my regulars will be expecting, as it is an article that teaches you how to kill processes by their PID (Process ID). This shouldn’t be a long or complicated article and I’d like to think a beginner can understand what it is that we’ll be doing. If you aren’t familiar with … Continue reading “How To: Kill Processes By Their PID (Process ID)”
