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Linux 101: File permissions from the GUI point of view

April 22, 2013 11:08am PDT

For new users to Linux, there might be times when you need to change the permissions of a file. Jack Wallen shows you how this is done without having to touch the command line. With just your file...

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10 obscure Linux apps you should know about

October 3, 2012 5:31am PDT

The diversity of Linux apps can be a bit overwhelming -- and it's easy to overlook some of the smaller gems out there. Here are a few useful apps you may not have heard of.

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Using wview to monitor the weather on your own weather station

October 2, 2012 6:00am PDT

Weather geeks will want to check out this free weather station software program called wview. Scott Reeves shows you how to get it and configure some of its features.

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Manage your Nagios installation with the web-based GUI NagiosQL

August 13, 2012 12:32pm PDT

NagiosQL is a powerful web-based GUI tool that helps you configure and manage your Nagios network monitor. Follow these NagiosQL install instructions.

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10 command-line tools that refuse to die

May 20, 2012 10:50am PDT

Despite the abundance of GUIs, the command line still offers more power, flexibility, and control for certain tasks.

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Use kismon to view kismet log files

January 11, 2012 9:00am PST

Scott Reeves introduces a GUI front-end available to users of Kismet, the wireless network detecting tool.

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DIY: Track employee time with TimeTrex Standard

January 9, 2012 2:23pm PST

Say goodbye to those spreadsheets and punch clocks when you install TimeTrex Standard. Learn the ins and outs of the free, open source tool's install process.

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DIY: Configure Linux services with Gadmintools

August 16, 2011 11:31am PDT

If you fear the command line but need to have ftp, samba, DNS, DHCP, or other services set up, Jack Wallen recommends trying Gadmintools.

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Use the GUI version of Check Disk to analyze the condition of your hard disks

July 14, 2011 1:18pm PDT

In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to use the GUI version of Windows 7's Check Disk tool to perform two hard disk analysis operations.

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Five tips for improving Linux server performance

July 5, 2011 2:57pm PDT

You can maximize the performance of your Linux server by making a few tweaks. Jack Wallen runs through some effective performance-boosting tricks.

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Clear up confusion between Connection Profiles and tunnel-groups on the Cisco ASA

June 14, 2011 9:00am PDT

CCIE Brandon Carroll explains how Connection Profiles fit into the Group Policy mix on the Cisco ASA firewall. Here is a tip about how to use the Preview Commands option to help you understand...

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Five benefits of command line tools

May 19, 2011 9:00am PDT

It was relatively common in the 1990s to hear that the command line's days were numbered. Both claims of its obsolescence and rumors of its impending demise were greatly exaggerated.

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Use xsel to copy text between CLI and GUI

April 14, 2011 9:00am PDT

The simple and versatile xsel utility bridges the gap between the Unix pipeline and the clipboard functionality of the X Window System.

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Choosing the right Git GUI client for Mac OS X

April 6, 2011 1:27pm PDT

Vincent Danen is a Subversion fan, but coming around to Git for the Mac. Before learning the command line for Git, he shopped around for a GUI client. Here's a look at the three main players and...

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DIY: Burn multiple CDs at a time on the cheap

February 17, 2011 10:12am PST

Jack Wallen answers the request for directions on how to burn multiple CDs at a time on the cheap.

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Easily upgrade VMWare vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi)

January 4, 2011 5:00am PST

Vincent Danen shows you how to upgrade the VMware vSphere Hypervisor using on the freely available tools.

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Enterprise Subversion gets a boost with Cornerstone 2

November 22, 2010 9:00am PST

Vincent Danen introduces you to his favorite new features in Cornerstone 2, a GUI Subversion client for the Mac that is well worth the upgrade.

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10 KDE tools you need to try

October 21, 2010 1:31pm PDT

KDE 4.5 offers some impressive tools for all types of Linux users. This list will point you toward the best ones to check out.

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10 things that make software user-friendly

September 15, 2010 11:22am PDT

A product that's difficult to figure out, inefficient to use, or poorly supported is not going to win much of a user base. See whether you agree with these criteria for user-friendliness.

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