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APT Behind Proxy

When working behind a corporate firewall or a restricted network, you need to explicitly tell APT how to route its traffic. Instead of messing with global environment variables, the cleanest way is to create a dedicated configuration file.

19 Jan 2026 37 views

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Deploying Samba AD-DC on Debian 12

I've wanted a centralized way to manage users and permissions across my network. While Windows Server is the industry standard, I prefer staying in the Open Source ecosystem. Samba AD-DC fits that need while also being significantly lighter on system resources.

19 Jan 2026 43 views

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Setting Up Postfix and Dovecot with SMTPS, IMAPS, and a Catch-All – The Full Story

Step-by-step guide to setting up a secure self-hosted mail server with Postfix, Dovecot, SMTPS, IMAPS, Let's Encrypt TLS, and a catch-all email address.

13 Apr 2025 388 views

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Building Custom Plugins for FusionDirectory

We’ll walk through the process of creating a custom plugin, from setting up the PHP files to integrating custom LDAP schemas.

01 Mar 2025 371 views

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Resolving SIM Card Detection Issues with Fibocom L850-GL Modem on ThinkPad X1 Carbon Running Linux

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon 6th Generation comes equipped with a Fibocom L850-GL LTE modem, enabling mobile broadband connectivity. However, users running Arch Linux (and others) may encounter issues where the modem fails to detect the SIM card, rendering mobile connectivity unusable. This article delves into the problem and provides a step-by-step solution to restore SIM card functionality.

17 Dec 2024 638 views

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Basic Linux commands : Guide

Linux is a powerful operating system used by millions of people around the world for server management, development and much more. Knowing the basic commands is essential for navigating effectively in a Linux environment. Here's a summary of the essential commands every beginner should know.

14 Oct 2024 336 views

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Installing Arch Linux the Simple Way with Archinstall

Arch Linux is known for its minimalism and flexibility, but the manual installation can be daunting for some. Thankfully, Archinstall, the guided installer, provides a simpler way to get Arch Linux up and running without losing its core philosophy. In this tutorial, we'll walk through the process of using Archinstall to install Arch Linux.

19 Sep 2024 355 views

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