Introduction In the rapidly evolving world of AI-assisted development, prompt files are becoming the unsung heroes of consistency, reproducibility, and collaboration. Instead of typing lengthy instructions into an AI tool every time, prompt files let you store those...
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Samba Server Auto-Setup: Simplify File Sharing on Linux
Setting up a Samba server can be a repetitive and time-consuming task—especially if you manage multiple systems or need to redeploy often. To solve this, I recently published an open-source project on GitHub:👉 samba-server-autosetup 🔧 What is Samba? Samba is a free...
How to Change the Default KVM/QEMU Image Location
Introduction "Have you ever run out of disk space on your root partition after creating just a few virtual machines? That’s because KVM and libvirt, by default, tuck away all your virtual disk images in /var/lib/libvirt/images. This default setting is fine for a quick...
How to Add AppImage Applications to the XFCE4 Menu
✍️ Brief Introduction Managing applications on Linux can sometimes feel fragmented, especially when dealing with portable packages like AppImage that don’t integrate into the desktop menu by default. Unlike .deb or .rpm packages, AppImages run as standalone...
Building a Secure Home Network: OPNsense with Private Internet Access VPN
Introduction In today's digital landscape, network security and privacy have become paramount concerns for both home users and businesses. While individual VPN clients protect single devices, configuring a VPN at the router level provides comprehensive protection for...
Supercharge Your Linux VMs: Enabling Seamless Desktop with SPICE on KVM/QEMU
Introduction So, you're a seasoned Linux admin diving deeper into the world of virtualization with libvirt, KVM, and QEMU? Excellent choice! This powerful combination lets you run virtual machines (VMs) with near-native performance. But beyond just booting up a guest...