Articles by Dejan Panovski
How to Install Podman on Ubuntu: Rootless Container Alternative to Docker
Step-by-step instructions for installing Podman on Ubuntu, running rootless containers, building images with Buildah, and switching from Docker.
Bash String Manipulation: Substring, Replace, Length, and More
Bash string manipulation using parameter expansion: extract substrings, replace text, strip prefixes and suffixes, change case, and check for substrings with practical examples.
nmcli Command in Linux: NetworkManager CLI Reference
The nmcli command manages NetworkManager from the terminal. This guide covers device status, Wi-Fi connections, static IP configuration, DNS settings, and scripting-friendly output.
How to List Cron Jobs in Linux
View and list all cron jobs on Linux: user crontabs with crontab -l, system jobs in /etc/crontab and /etc/cron.d, and systemd timers.
timedatectl Command in Linux: Manage Time, Date, and Time Zone
Use timedatectl to check system time, change the time zone, control NTP synchronization, set the clock manually, and inspect RTC settings on Linux.
How to Delete MySQL User Accounts with DROP USER
Delete MySQL or MariaDB user accounts with the DROP USER statement. Covers single and multiple users, IF EXISTS, and session behavior.
How to Check CPU Usage in Linux
This guide explains how to check CPU usage in Linux with top, htop, mpstat, vmstat, sar, ps, uptime, and per-core load tools.
systemctl Command in Linux: Start, Stop, and Manage Services
Manage services on systemd-based Linux distributions with systemctl. This guide explains how to start, stop, restart, enable, and disable services, reload unit files, and inspect service status.
Bash: Write to File
Redirect output to files in Bash using the > and >> operators, tee command, and heredocs, with examples for overwriting, appending, and writing multiple lines.
How to Install LEMP Stack on Ubuntu 26.04
Set up a LEMP stack on Ubuntu 26.04 with Nginx, MySQL 8.4, PHP 8.5, PHP-FPM, and a working PHP database test.
How to Mount a Windows Share on Linux Using CIFS
Mount a Windows SMB share on Linux with CIFS, use a credentials file, set ownership and permissions, and create a reliable fstab entry.
How to Install LAMP Stack on Ubuntu 26.04
Install Apache, MySQL 8.4, and PHP 8.5 on Ubuntu 26.04, configure an Apache virtual host, and test PHP database access.
SSH SOCKS Proxy: Create a SOCKS5 Tunnel for Browsing
Create an SSH SOCKS proxy with a SOCKS5 tunnel, configure Firefox or Chrome to use it, proxy DNS requests, and verify the browser exits through your SSH server.
How to Use the pkill Command in Linux
The pkill command sends signals to Linux processes by name, user, terminal, or full command pattern. Covers safe matching, common options, and examples.
Nginx Location Blocks: Match Rules and Priority
How Nginx picks a location block: prefix, exact, and regex matches, the priority order, named locations, and common configuration patterns.
How to Install Google Chrome Web Browser on Ubuntu 24.04
Step-by-step instructions for downloading, installing, updating, and managing Google Chrome on Ubuntu 24.04 using the official .deb package and repository.
How to Add a User to Sudoers in Ubuntu
Grant sudo privileges in Ubuntu by adding a user to the sudo group or editing the sudoers file. Step-by-step examples and common errors.
How to Add and Delete Users on Debian 13
Learn how to add, delete, and manage users on Debian 13 using adduser, deluser, and usermod commands with practical examples.
dd Command in Linux: Copy Disks, Partitions, and Files
This guide explains how to use the dd command in Linux to write ISO images, clone disks, back up partitions, wipe drives, and test disk speed.
ssh-copy-id Command: Copy SSH Keys to a Remote Server
How to use the ssh-copy-id command to copy your SSH public key to a remote server and set up passwordless login. Covers options, a manual fallback, and common errors.
