So it’s certainly an interesting time to be a sysadmin or anyone who is currently working on a security team. W talked about the recent Dirty Frag Vulnerability only a short time ago and now we are seeing another serious potential attack vector on Linux systems. It definitely sounds bad, but like we talked about…

Linux has become one of the dominant players in serious 3D modeling. It now offers open source, high-performance tooling that rivals and in many use cases surpasses Windows workflows. More and more people are using Linux for 3D modeling, heck, even my kitchen contractor is using 3D modeling software now. We are going to look…

“Dirty Frag” is a Linux kernel local privilege escalation vulnerability that chains flaws in the kernel’s fragment handling (notably in xfrm‑ESP and RxRPC code paths) to let a local unprivileged attacker corrupt page‑cache fragments and modify in‑memory copies of protected files, enabling them to gain root access. It matters because it affects and is exploitable…

I’ve always been fascinated by the fact that with an open-source operating system every facet is available for anyone to look at. Ideally that means that if there are any issues someone will find it. Flaws aren’t hidden away. That being said even the most meticulously reviewed software can have hidden flaws and it takes…

EXT 4, Btrfs? XFS? Ring a bell? If you are a Linux expert then you know what I mean. If you don’t, then you are in the right place. These are just Linux file systems. And to simplify it further, it’s how the OS organizes, stores, and retrieves data on a disk.  Why Linux File…

Every user usually dreads Linux updates at some point in their learning journeys. The force behind this fear is not understanding them. However, Linux updates are one of the best in their entire ecosystem.  The Update System That Actually Respects You Linux updates give you total control. You are free to decide what updates, when,…

One truth nobody tells you upfront is that Linux for beginners is now more accessible than before. Nowadays, you don’t need to memorize commands or be a programmer. All you need to master Linux is to have a willingness to learn.  Why So Many Beginners Are Afraid to Learn Linux for Beginners Fear is the…

Linux package management is the backbone of every Linux system. To get the most out of your system, you must first understand how to use it. If you are new to Linux, Linux package management is a tool for installing, updating, and removing software from the OS. The tool automatically fixes any dependencies, ensuring everything…

After I see a Windows machine get infected by ransomware, the third time in a year, I lose my sympathy and begin to feel vindicated. Linux vs Windows security is not a mere talk to me but the very reason why I made the switch and never looked back.  In simple terms: Linux is better…

The day I realized that I can use my tools to build, instead of always fighting with them, is the day I ditched Windows for Linux. When you start utilizing Linux fully, you stop facing cryptic PATH errors and waiting on slow packager managers. You stop wondering why your code worked on your machine but…