How to read Lynis reports to improve Linux security
When I read Gaurav Kamathe’s article Scan your Linux security with Lynis, it reminded me of my time as a systems administrator for the US Department of Labor. One of my duties was to keep our Unix servers hardened. Each quarter, an independent verifier came in to review our servers’ security status. Each time on the day the verifier was scheduled to arrive, I ran Security Readiness Review (SRR), a scanning tool...
How I customize my Mac terminal with open source tools
The command line is an important part of every developer’s workflow. This makes it important that you set up your terminal in ways that improve your productivity and decrease your frustration. In this article, I’ll explain how I customize my macOS Z shell (zsh) terminal with iTerm2, Oh My Zsh, and Powerline10k. If you’re a Mac user and would like to try it, follow along with this how-to. If you’re a Linux user,...
Improve your focus and productivity with this Python tool
Limiting distractions helps you focus on your work so you can increase productivity. Prioritizing your tasks, especially when you have too much on your plate, is one way to help you focus on the most important or high-attention things on your list. read more Powered by...