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  • DHCP Reservations with KVM/QEMU

    You can set static IP addresses (DHCP reservations) for your virtual machines in KVM/QEMU using libvirt’s built-in DNS/DHCP server. This is done by modifying the network definition XML file. Read Now

  • How to get KeePassXC to work with Librewolf

    I’ll show you how to quickly make Librewolf and KeepassXC work together. Read Now

  • Add ssh-agent to Arch/KDE for KeepassXC

    Learn how to set up SSH Agent integration with KeePassXC on Arch-based systems that use the KDE Plasma Desktop environment. Follow this step-by-step guide to configure the SSH agent and KeePassXC for seamless and secure SSH key management. Read Now

  • Cheat-Sheet: Adding an Additional Database to an Existing MariaDB Replication

    This cheat-sheet is a quick rundown on adding an additional database to an existing MariaDB master-slave replication setup. The distro-agnostic instructions cover key steps such as creating and exporting databases, granting privileges, and configuring replication settings. Use this guide as a refresher when you need to sync an additional database. Read Now

  • How to Set Up a Samba Share on Linux Mint

    Setting up a Samba share on your Linux Mint system can be a great way to share files between multiple computers on a local network, regardless of the operating system they’re running. With Samba, you can create a shared directory on your Linux Mint machine and access it from your Windows machine, allowing you to… Read Now

  • Learn the Basics of SSH: A Beginner’s Guide for Linux Users

    Learn the basics of SSH and how to use it to securely connect to a remote Linux server. This beginner-friendly guide covers everything from creating and managing SSH keys to advanced features like port forwarding and X11 forwarding. Whether you’re new to Linux or just new to SSH, this guide has everything you need to… Read Now

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