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Ubuntu LTS Support Extended to 15 Years
If you’re like me and value a rock-solid Linux setup that you don’t have to reinstall every couple of years, you’ll appreciate this news.
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100 Top Observability Tools (+ Server Monitoring and APM solutions)
Looking for application monitoring and observability solutions? On this page, I’ve listed the top application performance monitoring (APM), infrastructure monitoring, and observability solutions to date.
DigitalOcean is chasing me for $0.01: What it taught me about automation
There are three kinds of emails that can ruin a quiet Saturday: a security warning, an outage alert, and, apparently, a repeat reminder that you owe a cloud provider one cent, yes, $0.01.
Linux Troubleshooting: These 4 Steps Will Fix 99% of Errors
I’ll admit, I hesitated a bit before writing this post. The whole point of this linuxblog.io and linuxcommunity.io forum is to bring together like-minded Linux users and professionals so we can troubleshoot, share ideas, and learn from one another.
Docker Alternative: Podman on Linux
This article is inspired by our LinuxCommunity.io forum discussion thread (thanks to users @tmick and @shybry747 for the feedback).
How to Install Docker on Linux and Run Your First Container
Docker is a platform for packaging and running applications in isolated units called containers. Each container bundles an application together with its libraries and dependencies, sharing the host’s Linux kernel instead of a full separate OS.
Linux benchmark scripts and tools
This list of Linux benchmark scripts and tools should prove helpful for quick performance checks of CPU, storage, memory, and network on Linux servers and VPS.
Choosing the Best Linux Server Distro 2026
Choosing a Linux server distribution for your projects can be a daunting task, especially with the many options available.
Linux top: Here’s how to customize it
The top command (referred to below as Linux top) is a command on Unix and Unix-like systems such as Linux, which provides a dynamic real-time overview of a running system.
Tar Command in Linux with Examples
The tar command (short for Tape Archive) is one of the most widely used utilities in Linux for archiving multiple files and directories into a single file (an archive).
Linux Performance: Almost Always Add Swap Space – Part 2: ZRAM
In the previous article, we looked at how swap space, particularly swapping, can severely slow down Linux performance.
Linux Performance: Almost Always Add Swap Space
We know that using Linux swap space instead of RAM (memory) can severely slow down performance.
I was wrong! zswap IS better than zram
Rule of thumb / TL;DR:
If your system only uses swap occasionally and keeping swap demand within ~20–30% of your physical RAM as zram is enough, ZRAM is the simpler and more effective option.
Finding Linux Compatible Printers
If you are looking for Linux compatible printers, in this article, you will find printers that seamlessly integrate with Linux operating systems.
5 ‘other’ Independent Linux Distros You Should Try
As a Linux user or administrator, you are probably familiar with the most popular Linux distribution: Ubuntu.
Rolling Network Racks: The Ultimate Upgrade for Home Networks
This article focuses on the benefits of rolling network racks for established or expanding home networks.
5 ways AI Can Actually Help You Keep Your Job
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend a small trade show, which got me thinking (again) about how AI is shaping the future of work.
30 Linux Terminal Emulators
This post explores over 30 of the best Linux terminal emulators, each with unique features and functionality, catering to different types of users.
Network Rack for Small Office (Build Guide)
Last week I walked into an empty 5 × 4 ft storage room. By the end of the week, that blank space held a fully functional network core designed to keep a small professional office online through power cuts, ISP hiccups, and future growth.
20 Best Network Switches Under $100 (2025)
Choosing the right network switch is essential for building a reliable home network, home lab, or small‑office setup.