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How to Make Google Home Announcements from Smarttthings

In this article we will discuss a simple way to make your Google Home speakers or displays announce anything you want from a Smartthings device action. You can use it to have Smartthings broadcast or make an announcement to any Google Home speaker or display,... The post How to Make Google Home Announcements from Smarttthings appeared first on Putorius .

Linux Detox – Clean Up Filenames with Space and Special Characters

Almost two decades ago I wrote an article explaining how to work with files that contain spaces and special characters. That article has been viewed over a 250k times. Anyone new to the Linux command line (especially those coming from Windows) will eventually come across... The post Linux Detox – Clean Up Filenames with Space and Special Characters appeared first on Putorius .

How to Change SSH Port on Linux

The SSH port is the network port used for establishing secure remote connections between computers. By default, SSH runs on port 22. However, you can secure your connection by changing the SSH port. This write-up will present you the process of changing the SSH port... The post How to Change SSH Port on Linux appeared first on Putorius .

How to Install Nextcloud on CentOS 9

Nextcloud is a robust, self-hosted file-sharing platform that allows you to control your data, providing a secure alternative to commercial cloud services. It’s an excellent choice for those who want to manage their cloud storage service, whether for personal use or within an organization. Installing... The post How to Install Nextcloud on CentOS 9 appeared first on Putorius .

How to Install LAMP Stack on CentOS 9

Learn how to install a LAMP stack on CentOS 9 The post How to Install LAMP Stack on CentOS 9 appeared first on Putorius .

Limit How Much CPU a Process Can Use in Linux with CPULimit

How to use the cpulimit command to limit the amount of CPU usage a given process is allowed to use, step by step with examples. The post Limit How Much CPU a Process Can Use in Linux with CPULimit appeared first on Putorius .

DirectAdmin – How to Install on Ubuntu 22.04

If you are looking for a user-friendly way to manage your web hosting on Ubuntu 22.04, then consider using DirectAdmin! DirectAdmin is a web-based control panel for web hosting that helps you in the management of databases, websites, email accounts, FTP, site backup, error pages,... The post DirectAdmin – How to Install on Ubuntu 22.04 appeared first on Putorius .

How to Start Podman Containers on Boot

Learn how to start podman containers on boot by generating and configuring systemd service units for each container. The post How to Start Podman Containers on Boot appeared first on Putorius .

Securely Erase a SATA Hard Drive for Disposal using hdparm in Linux

Learn how to securely erase a SATA hard drive before disposal using hdparm in Linux. Ensure your data is safe. The post Securely Erase a SATA Hard Drive for Disposal using hdparm in Linux appeared first on Putorius .

How to Add Comments to UFW Rules

How to add a comment to UFW (uncomplicated Firewall) rules. UFW is the default firewall for Ubuntu and many other Linux distributions. The post How to Add Comments to UFW Rules appeared first on Putorius .

How to Add Comments to IPTables Rules

Learn how to easily add comments to iptables rules to be a courteous Linux sysadmin. Adding comments is easy and a best practice. The post How to Add Comments to IPTables Rules appeared first on Putorius .

Automatically Install Updates on RHEL8 or Fedora

Learn how to configure your systems to automatically install updates using dnf. Perfect for that Red Hat or Fedora workstation that needs to patched. The post Automatically Install Updates on RHEL8 or Fedora appeared first on Putorius .

Install, Configure, and Scan for Viruses on Linux with ClamAV

Learn how to install, configure, and scan for viruses on Linux using ClamAV. We will show you both command line and GUI examples. The post Install, Configure, and Scan for Viruses on Linux with ClamAV appeared first on Putorius .

How to Flush Local DNS Cache on Linux

How to flush the local DNS cache on a Linux system using resolvectl or systemd-resolve commands. The post How to Flush Local DNS Cache on Linux appeared first on Putorius .

Specify the Timezone with Linux date Command

Quick tip on how to specify a timezone with the date command. This will display the time and date in whatever timezone you choose. The post Specify the Timezone with Linux date Command appeared first on Putorius .

How to Find Motherboard Model and Serial Number in Linux

If you ever wanted to update your BIOS or make any other hardware changes to your Linux system, you likely needed the motherboard information. There is a handy little command line tool called dmidecode that we have written about in the past. This program will... The post How to Find Motherboard Model and Serial Number in Linux appeared first on Putorius .

Limit Docker Container Access to Specific IP Addresses (Whitelist)

Learn how to limit docker container access to certain IP addresses. Using ipset to create a whitelist for systems to permit access. The post Limit Docker Container Access to Specific IP Addresses (Whitelist) appeared first on Putorius .

Run a Command and Send the Output to an Email on Linux

Learn how to run a command and email the output from the Linux command line. Send the output of a script to an email address. The post Run a Command and Send the Output to an Email on Linux appeared first on Putorius .

How to Find Date and Time Linux OS was Installed

How to find the date and time your Linux operating system (OS) was installed using simple commands and log files. The post How to Find Date and Time Linux OS was Installed appeared first on Putorius .

Force SSH Client to Use IPv4 or IPv6

Learn how to specify IPv4 or IPv6 for your SSH connections. With a simple command line option you can force SSH client to use ipv4 or ipv6. The post Force SSH Client to Use IPv4 or IPv6 appeared first on Putorius .

Export Logs to a File with Journalctl

How to export logs to a file with journalctl The post Export Logs to a File with Journalctl appeared first on Putorius .

Check How Long a Process Has Been Running in Linux

Check how long a process has been running in Linux using the ps command, some simple formatting options and easy to follow examples. The post Check How Long a Process Has Been Running in Linux appeared first on Putorius .

How to Upgrade to Fedora 34 from Fedora 33 – Fedora Version Update

A step by step guide to help you upgrade Fedora 33 to Fedora 34 using DNF in just 7 easy steps. The post How to Upgrade to Fedora 34 from Fedora 33 – Fedora Version Update appeared first on Putorius .

7Zip 21.0 Provides Native Linux Support – How to Install and Use

7Zip version 21.0 provides native Linux support. Learn how to install 7Zip on Linux and the basics of creating and extracting 7z archives. The post 7Zip 21.0 Provides Native Linux Support – How to Install and Use appeared first on Putorius .

Linux Gaming Old School – Terminal Based Games on Linux

I am not much of a gamer, however, I am very nostalgic. When I first fell in love with computing, there was no Call of Duty. There was just ascii (text) based games. I remember spending hours playing D&D on my old Commodore 64. The... The post Linux Gaming Old School – Terminal Based Games on Linux appeared first on Putorius .

How to Show Line Numbers in vi / vim Editors

Learn how to show the line numbers in the vi / vim editor and how to jump directly to a specific line. Just set the number parameter! The post How to Show Line Numbers in vi / vim Editors appeared first on Putorius .

Linux pee Command – Tee Standard Input Into Pipes

The Linux pee command allows you to split output from a command into multiple streams. Like the tee command for pipes! The post Linux pee Command – Tee Standard Input Into Pipes appeared first on Putorius .

Moreutils – An Extension of GNU Core Utilities

As you may know, I am a huge proponent of the GNU Core Utilities. I believe the tools included are required learning for any new Linux admin. Although it offers important everyday commands such as touch, head, basename, tail and many more, it cannot provide... The post Moreutils – An Extension of GNU Core Utilities appeared first on Putorius .

Specify Name (Save As) When Saving File in vi / vim

In this Linux quick tip we show you how to specify a filename (save as) when saving a file in the vi / vim editor. The post Specify Name (Save As) When Saving File in vi / vim appeared first on Putorius .

Linux Sponge – Soak Up Standard Input and Write to a File

The sponge command is used to read all data from standard in then write it to a file. It reads all data in, before opening the output file. Hence the term "Soak up". It's an interesting tool that is often overlooked. The post Linux Sponge – Soak Up Standard Input and Write to a File appeared first on Putorius .