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If you’re not combing through your log files on a daily basis, you run the risk of missing crucial system information. Here’s how to make this task easy on Linux, with Logwatch.
If you have a headless Linux server that needs to sync with a cloud service, rclone is the tool for the task. Here’s how to install and configure this text-based cloud tool.
If you need the means to monitor data integrity on your Linux servers, Tripwire is the tool for the task. Here’s how to install and configure this handy open source software.
If you want to further secure your Linux machines, there’s no place like home. Here’s how to manage permissions and encrypt each user’s home directory.
If your local drive doesn’t have space to sync your entire Google Drive, here’s how you can make Google’s new Backup and Sync client do a backup only or sync specific Drive folders.
The Essential Phone PH-1 is one of the most intriguing Android devices, particularly because of its connection to Android superstar Andy Rubin. Here’s what you need to know about the unique phone.
The VirtualBox GUI and command line tool makes it easier to work with virtual machines and appliances. Find out how to get and use this open source virtualization tool.
When you’re on your Mac and you need to email sensitive information, don’t let a lack of tools get in your way. Here’s how the GPG Suite can make encrypting email easy in Apple Mail.
If you have a document you want to make public, an easy way to do so is through Google Drive. Learn how to share documents in Drive for public consumption.
