Archive
Author: Richard Bailey
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Ubuntu Server First 30 Minutes: The Setup Checklist I’d Use Every Time
A first-boot Ubuntu server checklist covering updates, users, SSH, firewall, baseline tools, disk checks and the quick wins worth doing immediately. Read the guide
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Nano vs Vim vs Vi: Which Linux Editor Should You Actually Use?
A practical guide to choosing Nano, Vim or Vi for real Linux administration rather than theory or editor tribalism. Read the guide
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How to Enable Remote Access on Ubuntu: SSH vs XRDP vs VNC
A practical Ubuntu remote-access guide that explains when to use SSH, XRDP or VNC and how to avoid opening the wrong service to the internet. Read the guide
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Linux SSH Hardening Checklist for Small Servers and Home Labs
A Linux SSH hardening checklist that focuses on the controls which actually improve security on small servers and home labs. Read the guide
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How to Reset a Linux Root Password on Ubuntu, RHEL and Debian
A step-by-step root-password recovery guide for Ubuntu, RHEL and Debian, including the caveats that matter on modern systems. Read the guide
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How to Check Disk Space in Linux and Find What Is Eating It
A practical Linux disk-usage workflow that starts with df and ends with the actual directory or file that is filling the filesystem. Read the guide
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AI and the IT Job Market: What’s Really Happening
TL;DR — AI and the IT Job Market AI & IT in 2026 — Full Series “AI will take your job.” You’ve heard it. I’ve heard it. Your… Read the guide
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Linux File Management Cheat Sheet: Move, Copy, Rename and Delete Safely
A practical Linux file-operations guide covering move, copy, rename and delete commands without the usual command-line footguns. Read the guide
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The Hidden Risks of Embedding AI Into Your Workflows
AI & IT in 2026 — Full Series TL;DR New to this series? Start with Article 1: Where Businesses Are Actually Investing in AI for the full picture… Read the guide
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The Security Risks Businesses Aren’t Talking About
The productivity story around AI is well established by now. Developers shipping faster. Ops teams automating toil. Entire workflows compressed from hours to minutes. But there is a… Read the guide
