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Azeefa Ikram-Staff Writer for Linux

Azeefa Ikram

Staff Writer for Linux

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About Azeefa Ikram

Azeefa is a Security Operations Engineer by day and a Technical Content Writer by night. She loves to explore Linux and write tutorials on it. Besides that, she is a movieholic and also appreciates good photography.

Latest Articles

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4 Ways to Check Whether cron Is Working on Linux

cron is a job scheduler and process automation utility for Linux. Here's how you can check if cron is working properly on your system.

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5 Dangerous Web Application Vulnerabilities and How to Find Them

If you're creating a web application, you need to make sure it's secure from cyberattacks. So what flaws should you know about?

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How to Install and Configure SELinux on Ubuntu

SELinux is a kernel module that injects additional security-focused functionalities into the Linux kernel. Here's how you can install it on Ubuntu.

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How to Install Adminer on Ubuntu

Adminer is a database-management tool like phpMyAdmin. Here's how to install and configure it on Ubuntu-based distros.

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10 Ways to Generate Secure Passwords on Linux

It's crucial you use strong passwords for your online accounts. And you can even get your computer to choose one for you.

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How to Install darktable on Ubuntu

darktable is a free and open-source alternative to Adobe Lightroom. Here are two ways to install it on Ubuntu.

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How to Install Z Shell (Zsh) and Oh My Zsh on Linux

Oh My Zsh helps you take your Z shell configurations to the next level. Here's how to install and configure both on your Linux machine.

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How to Install and Set Up Anaconda on Ubuntu

Anaconda is a Python and R distribution that includes all the tools you need for scientific computing. Here's how to install it on Ubuntu.

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How to Install GNU Octave on Ubuntu

GNU Octave is a mathematical and scientific computing programming language similar to MATLAB. Here's how to install it on Ubuntu.

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How to Use the csplit Command to Split Files on Linux

The csplit command on Linux helps you split a file into multiple files based on its content rather than the byte count.

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How to Install Foxit PDF Reader on Ubuntu

Want to view and modify PDFs on Ubuntu? Consider installing Foxit PDF Reader, a simple and easy-to-use PDF viewer for Linux.

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How to Install and Configure Jenkins on Ubuntu

Jenkins is a free and open-source automation server that facilitates software development processes. Here's how you can install it on Ubuntu.

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How to Install and Set Up ProFTPD With TLS on Ubuntu

ProFTPD is a feature-rich FTP daemon for Linux and Unix-based OSes. Here's how you can set it up on Ubuntu.

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8 Ways You Can Fine-Tune NGINX Performance on Linux

Get the most out of your NGINX server by configuring it for the best possible performance.

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Why You Should Update File Sharing Platform, Samba, Right Now

Vulnerabilities have been found in Samba, software that lets you access shared files. So here's why it's vital you install these updates.

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The 12 Best Tools to Monitor System Health on Linux

Even a small error can risk the stability of your system. Luckily, there are tools that help you monitor the health of your Linux machine.

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How to Install and Set Up MariaDB on Ubuntu 22.04

MariaDB, a fork of MySQL, is a popular database widely used by organizations and enterprises online. Here's how you can install it on Ubuntu.

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OpenSSL Issues Security Updates for Two Critical Vulnerabilities: CVE-2022-3602 and CVE-2022-3786

OpenSSL has issued security updates for critical vulnerabilities CVE-2022-3602 and CVE-2022-3786.