With OpenSSH, you can access systems remotely and securely, transfer files securely, secure normally insecure services, and much more.

OpenSSH is one of the most useful tools available. With it, you can access systems remotely and securely, transfer files securely (using scp, sftp, or even rsync over ssh), execute single commands on remote systems, secure normally insecure services, and much more.

Most people make use of OpenSSH without realizing how much flexibility and power it has. This makes revisiting configurations a worthwhile exercise when new versions are made available.

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A JumpBox is a virtual computer that provides a dramatically simplified way to deploy and manage server based software.

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JumpBox Open is a collection of easy to use virtual appliances for Open Source software. Each JumpBox is focused on a single task (or single application) and is carefully crafted to capture the best practices for how the software should be implemented. The goal is to save you time and allow you to get more done with less effort. Read the rest of this entry »

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This unique special edition knife contains all 85 tools currently produced by Wenger (Maker of the Genuine Swiss Army Knife). These 85 tools can be used in over 100 functions and it’s the World’s Largest Swiss Army Knife. It’s not exactly going to win any awards for lightest, smallest or most efficient tool but it probably will win you the title “King of All Gadgets”. And even though this knife is a monster, weighing almost 3 pounds, don’t worry - it does have a key ring so you can carry it on a belt loop.

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Linux is a hacker’s dream computer operating system. It supports tons of tools and utilities for cracking passwords, scanning network vulnerabilities, and detecting possible intrusions. I have here a collection of 10 of the best hacking and security software tools for Linux. Please always keep in mind that these tools are not meant to harm, but to protect.

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I use some of the applications listed in this article to my daily administration needs.

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Some search engine optimization (SEO) experts say sitemaps are important tools for promoting your site, because when a search engine picks up your sitemap, it automatically picks up a link to every page in your site. Not only does the spider crawl those pages, but the sitemap page shows up in search results for keywords on your blog. Sitemaps also make it easier for visitors to your blog to find what they’re looking for, faster. Here’s a look at three sitemap generators for WordPress and my experience with them.

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You can see YouTube videos everywhere nowadays: on blogs, Google search results, even some news sites. From time to time, you can even manage to find something interesting. This article will show you some Linux tools you can use to save and convert YouTube videos.

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I find these tools very helpful, specifically automating the downloading and converting of videos to your favorite format.

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