The Linux Dev

Immediate feedback for typo-prone fingers. Building a tiny Linux tool that plays a “FAHH” sound whenever you type a command that doesn’t exist. A fun look at simple shell hooks and adding playful audio feedback to the CLI. { author: @topo444042922 } dev.to/hamzatopo/i-bu…

Stop manually setting your display variable every time you connect to a Linux machine. A simple Bash script to automate X server connections on Windows. { author: @wolfeamngsharks } dev.to/hwolfe71/tip-f…

Need a virtual display on Linux but don't want to use a dummy plug? This dev shares a software-only solution to create virtual outputs. 🖥️🐧 { author: Foxes } dev.to/foxes/how-to-g…

Manual labs are slow. This guide shows how to automate local VM setups using Vagrant, Libvirt, and Ansible for a better DevOps learning environment. { author: @ken_mwaura1 } dev.to/ken_mwaura1/un…

Debugging Linux is an adventure. This developer documents their ongoing troubleshooting process for a mysterious black screen issue on XFCE4. { author: Ingo Steinke } dev.to/ingosteinke/an…

Why buy a router when you have a Raspberry Pi 4? Here is a guide to setting up OpenWRT to turn your Pi into a capable home router. { author: faaizz } dev.to/faaizz/using-a…

The first CVE for Rust in the Linux kernel has arrived. Here is a deep dive into the "unsafe" code that caused it and what it means for memory safety discussions. { author: @blackanger } dev.to/zhanghandong/i…

Struggled 1.5 days to open remote access to Redis on Oracle Linux. The fix: bind 0.0.0.0, protected-mode no and requirepass #DEVCommunity #Linux dev.to/pouria_ghadiri…

After 1.5 days on Oracle Linux I learned remote Redis needs bind 0.0.0.0, protected-mode no, requirepass in redis.conf and port 6379 open #DEVCommunity #Linux dev.to/pouria_ghadiri…

Exploring true Linux on phones beyond Android: compatibility layers vs mainline kernels, app support and real-world usability. { author: @SBehdani } #DEVCommunity #Linux dev.to/behdanisohrab/…

Run Kali Linux on any 4GB PC from a USB with persistence: no install, zero cost. Simple steps for students to build a portable lab #DEVCommunity #Linux dev.to/cyber_enthusia…

Explore key Linux commands for user and permission management, session monitoring, authentication, and keeping services running reliably. #DEVCommunity #Linux dev.to/austinozor/mas…

Manage Linux user permissions with group accounts. Discover commands to create, update, and audit group settings for secure access. #DEVCommunity #Linux dev.to/dhavalthakar97…

Vim minimizes SSD wear by writing changes to a temporary file before renaming it, thus altering the inode and reducing write amplification. Check out tail -F for more insights. #Linux #TechTips dev.to/sha26pratyush/…

Wrapping up Day 10 of our RHEL 9 series: a clear recap of pwd, mkdir, grep, pipes and more. Review your command-line skills. #DEVCommunity #Linux dev.to/higgs182092/da…

Install figlet to create ASCII art, then add a splash of color with lolcat. Customize your .bashrc to show a greeting and system info. #Linux #DEVCommunity dev.to/ldwit/add-some…

50 real-time Linux commands for sysadmins and DevOps. Examples to kill high-mem processes, check ports, view logs and more. #DEVCommunity #Linux dev.to/latchudevops/5…

Basic Linux file and directory permissions: how rwx bits work, viewing rights, and using chmod, chown and chgrp with octal modes. #DEVCommunity #Linux dev.to/dhavalthakar97…

Day 29 of the Linux scripting series shows how to use if, elif, else in bash. Follow simple examples to check files and compare values in your scripts. #DEVCommunity #Linux dev.to/amandaigwe/day…

VIM essentials for Linux and DevOps: core modes, key shortcuts and best practices in a hands-on guide to sharpen your terminal editing #DEVCommunity #Linux dev.to/dhavalthakar97…