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
A guide, how to set up SSH key authentication, the correct way.
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10 Feb 2026 18:53
by Brian Lykke
Solution to Steam Deck showing No Signal on external monitor when booting Desktop Mode
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06 Aug 2025 18:14
by Brian Lykke