Rubaiat Hossain
58 articles published since November 04, 2008
About Rubaiat Hossain
Rubaiat is a CS grad with a strong passion for open-source. Apart from being a Unix veteran, he's also into network security, cryptography, and functional programming. He's an avid collector of secondhand books and has a never-ending admiration for classic rock.
Solved: 403 Forbidden “You Don’t Have Permission to Access on This Server”
Are you facing the "You don't have permission to access on this server" error on Apache or NGINX? Here are three ways to solve it in a jiffy.
How to Run Linux Commands in the Background
Linux command taking too long to finish? Use any of these six methods to send it to the background.
What Is Steam Proton and How Does It Run Windows Games on Steam Deck?
Steam OS, the Linux distro that powers Steam Deck, can run Windows games efficiently. How is this possible? The answer is Steam Proton.
What's New in Fedora 36? Everything You Need to Know
The Fedora Project has finally released the latest version of the distro: Fedora 36. Here's a list of all the new features and improvements in the OS.
How to Recover Deleted Files on Linux
Accidentally removed a file on your Linux desktop? Don't fret. Here's how you can easily recover deleted files on Linux.
Firefox Has Turned 100: See What's New
Mozilla has delivered quite a lot in the 100th version of their famous web browser.
How to Securely Erase Data From Your USB Drive or SD Card in Linux
To make sure no one can recover the data on your USB drive or SD card, learn how to securely erase data on Linux.
How to Format Your USB Drive on Linux
Formatting your USB drive on Linux is relatively easier than on other OSes. Here are three ways to format your USB stick on Linux.
Google Unveils Chrome OS 100: Here's What's New
Google has finally released the latest version of Chrome OS. It's completely packed to the brim with new and improved features such as voice editing.
Snap vs. AppImage vs. Flatpak: What Is the Difference and Which Is Best for You?
Snap, AppImage, and Flatpak are the three most prominent distro-agnostic packaging formats for Linux. So which one should you choose?
How to Copy an SSH Key to Your Server and Connect Without a Password
Secure passwordless login might seem like the stuff of fantasy, but it's easily achievable with SSH keys.
What’s New in elementary OS 6.1 and Should You Switch?
The new elementary OS 6.1, codenamed "Jólnir" comes packed with a bunch of new features and updates. Here's everything you need to know.
What Is the PwnKit Vulnerability Affecting Linux Distributions?
PwnKit, a new vulnerability discovered on Linux systems, grants full superuser privileges to local users. Here's everything you need to know.
What’s New in KDE Plasma 5.24: 5 Major Improvements to Expect
The latest iteration of KDE Plasma, 5.24 features improved Wayland support and brings several new UI changes to the table.
Running Ubuntu on Raspberry Pi 4? Here’s How to Boost Performance
If you're running Ubuntu on a low-config Raspberry Pi, you can enable the zswap kernel feature to improve the desktop performance.
How to Scan All Open Ports on Your Network With Nmap
Here's how to use the Nmap network auditing tool to scan all ports, including open ports and specific ones.
How Does Firefox's Site Isolation Security Architecture Work?
This architecture ensures one site can't steal data from another site open in Firefox.
What Is LemonDuck? Cross-Platform Mining Malware That Affects Windows and Linux
This worrying piece of malware spreads from Windows and Linux devices, meaning no one is safe. Here's what you need to know.
Check File Integrity on Linux the Easy Way With GtkHash
Check whether or not the files on your system have been tampered with using GtkHash, a free and open-source file integrity checker for Linux.