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How to use Windows Safe Mode
So, you’ve successfully booted your Windows PC into Safe Mode. That’s a great first step! Safe Mode starts Windows with only essential drivers and services, bypassing many potential software conflicts and driver issues that might be preventing your system from starting or running correctly. But getting here is only half...
How to Create a Minecraft Java Edition Server on Ubuntu 24.04
Minecraft remains one of the world’s most beloved games. Hosting your own private Minecraft Java Edition server allows you and your friends to play together in a persistent world that you control. This guide will walk you through setting up a Minecraft server on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat). Prerequisites...
How to Install GitLab CE on Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble Numbat): A Step-by-Step Guide
GitLab Community Edition (CE) is a powerful, open-source, self-hosted DevOps platform. It empowers development teams to collaborate effectively, manage source code with Git, track issues, automate build, test, and deployment pipelines (CI/CD), and much more. GitLab CE is a popular choice for developers looking for a robust CI/CD solution, and...
Control Your Atlas Data: Connect MongoDB with MongoSH Fast
Managing your MongoDB Atlas data shouldn’t be complicated. Whether you’re a developer needing to quickly query data or a system administrator performing maintenance, having a direct command-line interface (CLI) is invaluable. That’s where MongoSH comes in. This powerful tool allows you to interact with your MongoDB Atlas clusters directly from...
Pre-Commit for Terraform: A Step-by-Step Guide
Terraform is a powerful tool for managing your infrastructure as code, but mistakes can happen. Wouldn’t it be great to catch those errors before they even reach your infrastructure? That’s where pre-commit comes in. This handy utility lets you run checks (like formatting, linting, and validation) on your Terraform code...
5 Proven Terraform State Management Hacks to Avoid Costly Mistakes
Terraform state is the backbone of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) management with Terraform. It’s essentially a snapshot of your deployed resources, allowing Terraform to track and manage changes efficiently. Understanding and properly managing this state is crucial for avoiding costly errors and ensuring smooth infrastructure operations. #1: Default Local Backend...
Best Web Browsers 2025: In-Depth Comparison (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, Opera)
Our web browsers are indispensable gateways to the internet, shaping every online interaction, from simple searches to complex activities like shopping, streaming, development, and gaming. With a plethora of options available, selecting the best web browser in 2025 can significantly impact your speed, security, and overall digital experience. But which...
AWS EC2 Fundamentals for SysOps
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) forms the core of many AWS deployments. As a SysOps administrator, having a solid understanding of EC2 is essential for effective cloud management. This article breaks down the fundamental concepts you need to know. Instance Types EC2 offers various instance types, each optimized for specific...
Linux Networking 101: Solve Connection Problems Now
This guide provides a comprehensive approach to troubleshooting network connectivity issues on Linux systems, with specific guidance for Red Hat, Ubuntu, and Debian users. It covers common problems and offers practical solutions for restoring network functionality. While the guide emphasizes these distributions, the techniques, and commands often apply to other...
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