Turn a spare Debian 11 machine into a lean log aggregator with this step‑by‑step guide that keeps the process straightforward and free of bloatware.
The remote server setup involves installing rsyslog, enabling its TCP module in /etc/rsyslog.conf, opening port 514 with ufw, and restarting the service to confirm it’s listening on the chosen port.
Each client then drops a small configuration file into /etc/rsyslog.d/ that forwards all logs via TCP—optionally secured with TLS by pointing rsyslog to CA certificates—and after reloading you can verify traffic with a simple logger command and tailing the server’s syslog, while any hiccups are diagnosed with syntax checks or firewall inspections.
Finally, the article advises tightening security by limiting source IPs in the input block, generating self‑signed certificates for encrypted transport, routinely auditing the log directory for suspicious entries, and reminds readers that a properly set up rsyslog server eliminates the need to sift through endless local logs.
Linux Shout published two ways to Install OpenRGB on Ubuntu Linux.
Linux Shout published a tutorial about installing Icinga2 on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
Linux Shout published a tutorial about installing ZoneMinder on Ubuntu Linux.
A step‑by‑step guide shows how to replace Ubuntu 20.04’s default Nouveau driver with NVIDIA’s 510.47.xx proprietary package. It covers disabling Secure Boot, blacklisting Nouveau, installing required build tools, and running the official .run installer in DKMS mode. The article also warns about common pitfalls like kernel updates, Wayland incompatibility, and unsigned modules. Follow these instructions and you’ll have the exact 510.47.xx driver working cleanly on your system.
Linux Shout published a tutorial about installing Apache Cassandra on AlmaLinux 8 or Rocky Linux 8.
Get Avidemux up and running on Linux Mint 20 LTS with three practical methods: the stable Mint repository, an official PPA for newer releases, or a sandboxed Flatpak from Flathub. The guide walks you through each step, explains why you’d choose one option over another, and shows how to verify the installed version. It also covers quick rollback instructions if a newer build misbehaves. Perfect for anyone who’s hit codec issues with the default editor and needs a reliable fix fast.
A step‑by‑step guide shows how to replace Linux Mint 20 LTS’s outdated LibreOffice 6.4 with the latest stable release using the official LibreOffice PPA or manual DEB bundles. It explains why the default repository lags behind and what each command does, so you won’t install broken dependencies by accident. The article also covers how to keep the suite current after installation and includes quick checks to verify the version. Follow these instructions and your Mint system will have a fully‑featured, up‑to‑date office suite without any hassle.
OpenRGB lets you control PC lighting without any manufacturer‑locked software, and it works perfectly on Linux Mint 20 LTS. This guide walks you through installing the required libraries, compiling the source code, and setting up a simple udev rule so the program runs as a normal user. You’ll see step‑by‑step commands, explanations of why each piece matters, and tips for troubleshooting common device detection issues. Follow it once and your RGB keyboards, fans, or strips will obey you again.
Howtoforge published a tutorial about how to install Syncthing remote file synchronization software on Debian 11.
Linux Shout published a tutorial about how install Neofetch on Ubuntu Linux.
OSTechNix published a tutorial about how to create and manage Kubernetes Pods in Linux.
Dedoimedo showing you how to transform the Plasma desktop to look like Ubuntu-tweaked Gnome.
Vitux published a tutorial about installing the Matomo Web Analytics Tool on Debian.
Vitux published a tutorial about how to manually mount or UnMount a USB device on Ubuntu Linux
Howtoforge published a tutorial about installing FileRun on Debian 11.
Linux Shout published a tutorial about installing Oracle Java 8 on Ubuntu Linux.
NextGenTips published a tutorial about installing Envoy Proxy on Debian 11.
This guide walks you through installing a fresh Flarum forum on Ubuntu 20.04, beginning with a quick checklist of prerequisites such as a non‑root user with sudo rights, at least two gigabytes of RAM, and a stable internet connection. After updating the package lists it installs Apache, MySQL, PHP 8.0 and Composer, enables the rewrite, headers and env modules, and restarts Apache to apply those changes. Next it creates a dedicated database and user in MySQL, pulls Flarum into /var/www/flarum via Composer, sets proper ownership and permissions on storage directories, writes an Apache virtual‑host file for the site, enables that host and reloads Apache; finally, you run the web wizard to provide the database credentials, optionally harden the configuration, keep everything updated with apt upgrade and composer update, and your forum should be live.
Linux Shout published a tutorial about installing RethinkDB server on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal fossa.
