Archive
Author: Richard Bailey
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Linux 7.0 for Sysadmins: What Actually Changed
The Linux 7.0 changes that matter to sysadmins, what your distro may backport, and when a newer kernel is worth testing. Updated June 2026. Read the guide
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Windows 11 Developer Setup: The Complete Guide From a Fresh Install
Fresh Windows 11 machine? Set up winget, WSL2, Windows Terminal, Git, and VS Code in the right order for a clean developer workstation. Read the guide
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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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Linux File Management: Safe mv, cp, rsync and rm Examples
Tested Linux examples for renaming, moving, copying, syncing and deleting files safely, including overwrite checks and rsync dry runs. 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
