Bind mounts allow you to mirror one directory into another in real time, making both locations show the same live content. They’re ideal for configuration management, Docker setups, development environments, and any workflow where multiple paths must reference the same files without duplication.
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28 Jul 2026 13:37
by Brian Lykke
Applying a firmware update on Linux, how, pre-checks and an example.
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14 Jul 2026 22:07
by Brian Lykke
This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to format a drive to ext4 on Ubuntu, including identifying the drive, unmounting if necessary, formatting, creating a mount point, mounting the drive, and making the mount persistent using fstab. It also includes warnings about data loss and emphasizes the stability of ext4 for Linux systems.
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09 Jun 2026 11:11
by Brian Lykke
Learn how to use /etc/fstab to automatically mount drives in Linux. Understand the structure, find UUIDs, and set options for reliable mounting.
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02 Jun 2026 12:13
by Brian Lykke
In 2026, the question of whether you still need a firewall is more relevant than ever. With the rise of IoT devices, smart home technology, and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, having a firewall in place is crucial for protecting your network and devices.
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03 Mar 2026 13:37
by Brian Lykke
A quick guide on setting up a rule in Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security and UFW on Linux
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01 Mar 2026 22:32
by Brian Lykke
A guide on how to set up Port Forwarding for your internal services
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01 Mar 2026 18:06
by Brian Lykke
A quick explainer on which Linux distributions are good for what, hopefully helping you pick for your next installation
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24 Feb 2026 16:51
by Brian Lykke
A solution that may help you avoid replacing your hard drive, as I recently had an external drive on Linux throw I/O errors at me - and I did not have to replace mine.
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16 Feb 2026 22:42
by Brian Lykke
A quick description of what the various Linux system folders are meant for
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15 Feb 2026 00:54
by Brian Lykke