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...
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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...
SCP Command Cheatsheet: Your Complete Guide to Secure File Transfer
Introduction SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) is a network protocol that allows you to securely transfer files and directories between hosts over an encrypted SSH connection. Built on top of SSH, SCP provides authentication and encryption, making it the preferred method for...
LLM Basics: How Large Language Models Work and Why They Matter
🌟 Introduction Artificial Intelligence has rapidly shifted from being a research-heavy concept to becoming an essential tool for IT professionals, security researchers, and enterprises alike. At the heart of this shift are Large Language Models (LLMs) — advanced...