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Articles by karthikeya Boyini
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Top 5 Best Linux Text Editors
A text editor is a program used for creating and modifying plain text files. Linux offers numerous text editors, from simple command-line tools to feature-rich graphical applications. This article explores the top 5 best Linux text editors that cater to different user needs and preferences. Vi/Vim Editor Vim (Vi IMproved) is an enhanced version of the classic Vi editor. It's a powerful, modal text editor that comes pre-installed on most Linux distributions. Vim is exceptionally valuable for editing programs and configuration files due to its extensive feature set and keyboard-driven interface. To open Vi editor, use the ...
Read MoreMicrosoft, Device Health for Windows 8.1
Microsoft Device Health for Windows 8.1 is a security service designed to enhance online banking and financial transaction safety. This Windows-based service monitors PC security status and provides device health information to certified e-commerce and online banking partners, enabling them to assess device security before allowing sensitive transactions. Device Health acts as a protective layer between users and their financial accounts by evaluating system security and alerting both users and banking websites about potential security risks on the device. How Device Health Works Device Health Security Flow ...
Read MoreHow to Find the List of Daemon Processes and Zombie Processes in Linux
This article will guide you to understand zombie processes and daemon processes, and help you identify processes running in the background on Linux systems. What is a Zombie Process? When a process completes execution, it must report its exit status to its parent process. During this brief period, the process remains in the OS process table as a zombie process. The zombie indicates that the process will not be scheduled for future execution, but it cannot be completely removed until the parent process reads its exit status. When a child process completes, the parent process receives a ...
Read MoreNow, Google+VMware Provide Services to Chrome OS
Google and VMware have partnered to make it easier for enterprise Chromebook users to access Windows applications and desktops through cloud-based virtualization. This collaboration enables Chrome OS users to run Windows environments using VMware's Horizon Desktop as a Service (DaaS), which utilizes VMware's HTML5 Blast protocol for seamless streaming. Google + VMware Chrome OS Integration Chrome OS Chromebook User Device HTML5 Blast ...
Read MoreFping – A Command-Line Tool to Ping Hosts In Parallel on Ubuntu
Fping is a command-line tool that sends ICMP echo probes to network hosts, similar to the traditional ping command. However, unlike ping, fping can check multiple hosts simultaneously in parallel, making it much more efficient for network monitoring and troubleshooting tasks. Installing Fping To install fping on Ubuntu, use the following command − sudo apt-get install fping The installation output will show package information and confirm successful installation − Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state information... Done The following NEW packages will be installed: fping 0 upgraded, ...
Read MoreHow to Format a Hard Disk on Linux OS
In this article, we will learn how to format and configure a hard disk on Linux OS. When a new drive is installed and visible to the BIOS, it is automatically detected by the operating system. Disk drives are assigned device names beginning with hd or sd followed by a letter indicating the device order (e.g., /dev/sda, /dev/sdb). Detecting the New Hard Drive First, verify that the new drive is detected by listing all storage devices: # ls /dev/sd* /dev/sda /dev/sda1 /dev/sda2 /dev/sdb This output shows that /dev/sda is divided into two partitions (/dev/sda1 ...
Read MoreWindows in safe mode troubleshoots all system issues
Windows Safe Mode is a diagnostic startup mode that loads only essential system files and drivers, allowing users to troubleshoot and resolve system issues that prevent normal Windows operation. When computers experience problems due to faulty drivers, malware infections, or software conflicts, Safe Mode provides a minimal environment where these issues can be addressed safely. Safe Mode operates as a bare-bones version of the Windows operating system, designed to boot the system securely without problematic software interference. This stripped-down environment facilitates troubleshooting by eliminating potential conflicts and providing access to system tools needed to resolve problems. How Safe ...
Read MoreHow to Recursively Search all Files for Strings on a Linux
The grep command is used to search text and scan files for lines containing a match to given strings or words. It searches for lines that match regular expressions and outputs only the matching lines. Using grep with the recursive option, we can search through all files in a directory and its subdirectories for specific strings on Linux. Basic Recursive Search Syntax The basic syntax for recursive searching is: $ grep -r "search_term" /path/to/directory If no directory is specified, grep searches the current directory: $ grep -r "search_term" Examples ...
Read MoreHow to Run a Cron Job Every Day on a Linux System
This article will teach you how to schedule a cron job for executing a script, command, or shell script at a particular time every day. As a system administrator, we know the importance of running routine maintenance jobs in the background automatically. The Linux cron utility helps us maintain these jobs to run automatically without manual intervention. General Syntax of a Cron Job The cron job format consists of five time fields followed by the command to execute − MIN HOUR Day_of_Month Month Day_of_Week Command 0-59 0-23 1-31 1-12 0-6 Any Linux command or script ...
Read MoreHow to Use 'cat' and 'tac' Commands with Examples in Linux
The cat command is a fundamental Linux utility that reads files sequentially and displays their contents to standard output. The name is derived from its function for concatenating and listing files. The tac command (which is "cat" spelled backwards) performs a similar function but displays file contents in reverse order, printing the last line first. Basic cat Command Usage The simplest usage of cat is to display file contents: $ cat text.txt I love tutorialspoint.com This command reads the file and displays its content to stdout (standard output) on your terminal. ...
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