U2F Protocol Overview

This document serves as an overview of the U2F multi-factor authentication specifications as published by the FIDO Alliance. It does not replace the offical specifications but seeks to provide a quick run-through of how the protocol is built. U2F basically works via two main commands: register and authenticate.

4 ways to check size of physical memory (RAM) in Linux

Easy APT Repository

Let’s Encrypt: Secure Apache Web Server on Ubuntu 16.04

How To Install Php 7.1 On Debian 8

How to use Let's Encrypt to secure your websites

Red Hat wants to make cold-shouldered OpenStack red hot

At OpenStack Summit in Boston last May, some speculated that the event might be the last gasp for OpenStack — an open-source platform for cloud computing and infrastructure-as-service. Granted, OpenStack was one of the less hyped open-source projects of the past year. But renewed community and end-user interest is breathing fresh life into the platform, according to Rob Young (pictured), senior manager of virtualization product and strategy at Red Hat Inc. Telcos and others are adopting OpenStack “because of the simplification of what was once complex, but also in the cost savings that can be realized by managing your own cloud within a hybrid cloud environment,” Young said.

Improved multimedia support with Pipewire in Fedora 27

Pipewire — a new project of underlying Linux infrastructure to handle multimedia better — has just been officially launched. The project’s main goal is to improve the handling of both audio and video. Additionally, Pipewire introduces a security model to allow easy interaction with multimedia devices from containerized and sandboxed applications, i.e. Flatpak apps.

Architecting the future with abstractions and metadata

The modern data center is built on abstractions, with Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift leading the way.

A look at some great Linux & SteamOS racing games available in 2017

We’ve come a long way since SuperTuxKart, here’s my little listicle of interesting racing games available for Linux & SteamOS. All titles have been tested either by me, or someone else on the GOL team.

Valve makes adjustments to user reviews due to review bombing with 'histogram' charts

Review bombing is becoming more and more common, so Valve are looking into ways to sort out the mess that Steam user reviews are becoming. They've announced: histograms.

The SteamWorld Dig 2 launch trailer shows off what lurks in the deep

Are you ready to get digging again? As SteamWorld Dig 2 [Steam, Official Site] launches on September 22nd with same-day Linux support. Here's the launcher trailer.

We have a review of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen, Commander

Now I’ve had a little time with it, here’s some early thoughts on the huge expansion XCOM 2: War of the Chosen [Steam, Feral Store].

3 Easy Ways To Check DNS (Domain Name Server) Records In Linux Terminal

The utilities are below. Host Command Dig Command NSLookup Command

Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Adobe Products for Linux

However, Adobe Creative Suite is a proprietary software costing you a good amount of your money and if you are a Linux user, even if you are willing to spend that money, it’s not available for your OS. In this article, we are going to cover some of the best Adobe products alternative for Linux.

Impress Your Friends with This Fake Hollywood Hacker Terminal

In Hollywood movies, hacking always seems interesting, especially because the whole action is spiced up with fancy desktop environments/backgrounds, rapidly uncontrolled typing (with loud typing noise/keystrokes) and rapid scrolling of command output on colorful terminals.

Protect Linux Web Servers from Zero Day Attacks; RoboCyberWall Unveils Award-Winning Precision Firewall [Ed: Proprietary]

Patent-pending software-based firewall blocks all known exploits as well as "Zero Day" attacks from penetrating HTTP and SSL/HTTPS ports on Linux web servers; SecureWorks tested with 6,593 probes and manual hack attempts on the RoboCyberWall protected server without a single breach