The open-source community, which has long been the cornerstone of Linux‘s success, has made incredible strides over the last few decades. Linux powers everything from servers to smartphones and is increasingly seen as the backbone of modern computing. Yet, despite its many achievements, there’s one area where Linux continues to…
Setting up a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL/MariaDB, PHP) on Debian 12 and installing WordPress can be a straightforward process when you follow the right steps. This guide will walk you through it with minimal explanations. While performing a minimal install of Debian 12, I’ve opted to select the web…
Solid State Drives (SSDs) are now a standard part of most computing devices due to their speed and durability. However, like any piece of technology, SSDs can wear out over time, especially depending on how often they’re used and how much data is written to them. It’s important to keep…
Debian 12.9 is an excellent operating system known for its stability, security, and flexibility. However, for those who prefer a minimal, bloat-free installation, the default installation options are not ideal. Out of the box, Debian comes with unnecessary games, apps, and services that aren’t relevant to my needs. Whether you’re…
If you’re new to Debian, you might have noticed that its stable release often comes with older versions of software. While this is great for system stability, sometimes you may want or need to install a newer version of a program without upgrading your entire system. This is where Debian…
In this guide, I will walk you through the process of configuring a firewall on Manjaro Gnome Minimal Edition using iptables. By the end of this tutorial, your PC will be securely able to communicate with other devices over SFTP, while preventing any unsolicited inbound traffic from your local network.…
As we begin 2025, I’m excited to share how I’ve revamped my development environment to make the most of virtual machines (VMs) running in VirtualBox. The foundation of my setup revolves around Windows 11 Home on an older Dell gaming PC, complemented by multiple Linux distributions, including Ubuntu and Debian,…
As we step into 2025, I’m excited to share my journey of restructuring my development setup using virtual machines (VMs) running in VirtualBox. My host OS is Windows 11 Home, installed on an older Dell gaming PC that has served me well over the years. Choosing the Right Virtual Machines:…
For advanced users looking to efficiently manage multiple WordPress sites on an Ubuntu server, the following guide provides a streamlined, copy-paste sequence of commands. This comprehensive setup will handle essential tasks such as updating and upgrading your system, installing necessary packages, configuring virtual hosts, setting directory permissions, and creating MySQL…