If you’re a server administrator or webmaster and want to make sure only approved ports are opened on your Ubuntu Linux server, the steps below should come in handy. Most servers built for public access will have services on them which listen to their assigned ports for communication. In some cases, ports that are not in use will stay open which may lead to them being exploited. Ubuntu comes with some default commands that can be used to scan your servers for open ports....

BitLocker helps protect your data on your computer so only authorized users have access to it. If someone tries to access your BitLocker-enabled computer without authentication, access will be denied. During the BitLocker encryption process, you’ll be prompted to back up your BitLocker recovery key. There are multiple locations one can use to store their BitLocker recovery key. Your BitLocker recovery key is a unique 48-digit numerical password that can be used to unlock your system if BitLocker is otherwise unable to confirm for certain that the attempt to access the system drive is authorized....

A network is a group of devices connected to the same domain or workgroup at home or office that can share things, such as your internet connection, file, and folder resources, or a printer. When you’re home or at the office, Windows should be put in a private network. Outside of your home and business, make sure to use the public network profile in Windows 11. In a Private network, devices on the same network can see each other and can also share files and printers....

Let’s Encrypt is a certificate authority (CA) that provides free SSL/TLS certificates using a fully automated process that eliminates manual certificate creation, validation, installation, and renewal. When generated, you’ll be able to install these certificates on your web servers to serve HTTPS traffic to your users and audience. So, to get your free wildcard certificates to install on your web server, follow the steps below: Below you’ll learn how to generate a wildcard SSL certificate for your domain using Certbot....

Apache Cassandra is a free and open-source, distributed NoSQL database system with high availability across multiple systems thus eliminating a single failure point. If you need a database management system with scalability and high availability, you may want to look at Apache Cassandra. This database platform is used by small and large companies that process massive amounts of data. Data is automatically replicated to multiple nodes for fault tolerance. with no single points of failure....

For students or new users looking for a Linux system to start learning on, the easiest place to start is Ubuntu Linux OS. It’s a great Linux operating system for beginners. Ubuntu is an open-source Linux operating system that runs on desktops, laptops, servers, and other devices. Back to Froxlor. Froxlor is free, simple, and lightweight server control software that you can use to manage your servers in a web hosting environment from which you can manage and control domains, SSL, MySQL databases, and other web hosting features from a simple web interface....

As you know, the Microsoft Edge web browser comes pre-installed on Windows 11. The new Edge is built on the same code base and technology as Chrome, so the two browsers look very similar and work the same. You can install and use extensions designed for one browser on the other, that’s how similar they are. However, if Google Chrome is your preferred web browser and you use it on other devices, you can easily install it on Windows 11....

ICE HRM is a free web Human Resource Management (HRM) platform for businesses and individuals to manage all their human resource needs from a single portal. It offers HR resource modules for employee data, leaves, attendance, recruitment, and more. from an intuitive interface that is easy to configure and set up. To get started with installing ICE HRM, follow the steps below: How to install ICEHRM on Ubuntu Linux with Apache support As described above, ICE HRM is a free web Human Resource Management (HRM) platform for businesses and individuals to manage all their human resource needs from a single portal....

Java can be implemented in multiple ways. When it comes to Linux, there are two primary Java implementations: OpenJDK and Oracle Java JDK. These two are identical, except for Oracle Java, which has few commercial features and comes with some restrictions on how to use the software. Oracle Java license limits Java for personal and development usage only. You cannot use it for commercial purposes. OpenJDK is a free, open-source Java software that allows anyone from anywhere to freely use it as they see fit....

If you want to run an eCommerce store in Windows, you can now do it with WSL. You do not need to install any software or run a virtual machine in Windows 11 to install Magento. You can now install and run Magento directly from Windows 11 via Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Back in 2017, Microsoft released WSL and later WSL2 which lets developers run a GNU/Linux environment, including most command-line tools, utilities, and applications directly in Windows without setting up a virtual machine or dual-boot....

MYKI is a cross-platform password manager that helps secure your password locally across multiple devices. Unlike most password managers, MYKI allows you to use your fingerprint, Face ID, or a pin code to access the app without the need to always type your master password. MYKI seamlessly syncs across your devices via end-to-end encryption and automatically stores and fills your 2-factor authentication token while you browse providing the convenience of not always typing your password to log in online....

If you’re looking for open-source CRM or ERP software to run your operations, Odoo should be considered. Odoo can be installed in many different ways on Ubuntu Linux. The easiest and quickest way to install Odoo is by using the official Odoo APT repositories. However, you lose control when you have Odoo install and configure settings that you may not know where and how they’re configured. Below will show you how to download, install and use Odoo on Ubuntu Linux....

If you’re looking for an open-source learning management platform to administer online classes for your students at school or your employees at your business, then you may want to look at Opigno. This tutorial is going to show you how to install Opigno LMS via Composer, so you always get the latest version when released. For more about Opigno LMS, please check its Homepage To get started with installing Opigno, follow the steps below:...

If you want a project management platform that has enterprise-class features, is scalable and performs at a high level, then OrangeScrum is a good place to start. OrangeScrum is built on an open-source core with support for open standards, which might be very useful in helping you run your projects. OrangeScrum platform is designed for ease of use to allow enterprises and business owners to collaborate and automate engaging experiences with users across multiple devices, including mobile....

Like other open-source cloud services, Syncthing provides similar functions, but lets you choose where your data is stored and how it is being accessed. Syncthing enables private cloud services on users’ servers. There is no central server, all communication is secured using TLS and every node is identified by a strong cryptographic certificate. For more about Syncthing, please visit its homepage. To get started with installing Syncthing, follow the steps below:...

Vesta which also runs on low-resource servers comes with Nginx + PHP-fpm and advanced caching that are available right out of the box. With its auto-installer, you’re able to install more than 439 apps with one click. If you need a next-generation hosting control platform that is built for speed, security, and stability, then you may want to give Vesta host control platform a try. These are some of the features that come with Vesta: WEB domains, DNS domains, MAIL domains, Databases, CRON, User Directories, and more....

If you’re a JavaScript programmer and looking for an easier dependencies management tool, then Yarn is a tool you should be using. Yarn is a fast, reliable, and secure JavaScript dependency manager that you can use to automate the process of installing, updating, configuring, and managing npm packages. It caches every package it downloads so it never needs to download it again. When you’re done, you’ll be able to easily manage npm packages via the Yarn APT package repository, since Yarn guarantees that an install that worked on one system will work the same way on any other system, it’s a great way to manage npm packages....

If you’re looking for a functional, high-performance eCommerce platform to manage your online storefront that’s 100% free, you’ll find Zen Cart to be useful. This brief tutorial is going to show students and new users how to install Zen Cart on Ubuntu 17.04 | 17.10 with Nginx, MariaDB, and PHP support. This post covers installing the latest version of Zen Cart, which at the time of writing was at version 5....

Windows 11 comes with a Quick Settings feature that combines the Wi-Fi, sound/speaker, and battery buttons at the right corner of the taskbar. Each icon can be viewed separately by hovering the cursor over it, but when you click on a single button, it will automatically bring up the Quick Settings pop-out window. From the Quick Settings pop-out box, you can access and connect to Wi-Fi connections, including disabling and enabling Wi-Fi on Windows 11....

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a tool that lets developers run a GNU/Linux environment, including most command-line tools, utilities, and applications directly in Windows without setting up a virtual machine or dual-boot. You can run full Linux operating systems inside Windows easily. We have written many tutorials on installing different Linux distributions on Windows WSL. Now that you have Ubuntu installed with WSL, do you know how to log on as a root user?...