Most people mount NFS shares with a short line and move on. That works, but if you use network storage heavily (media libraries, VMs, homelab backups, project files), your mount options directly affect reliability, boot behavior, and performance.
This guide breaks down a practical high-reliability NFS option set and compares it to a basic mount setup, using Linux nfs-utils mount documentation (man 5 nfs) and systemd mount behavior (man 5 systemd.mount).
Linux is not for everyone, but for those that want to get away from the evil corporate overloads like Microsoft and Apple, Linux is a great choice. There are many different Linux distributions (distros) to choose from, each with its own unique features and benefits. In this article, we will take a look at some of the top Linux distros available in 2026.
If you are looking for a Linux distro that is stable, predictable, and easy to recommend to normal people, Pop!_OS 24.04 is not it. The main reason is simple: System76 launched it with COSMIC in beta. That one decision turns what should have been a safe long-term support release into a moving target.
For a lab machine, a spare laptop, or someone who enjoys testing unfinished software, that might be fine. For everyone else, especially new Linux users, that is a terrible trade. An LTS release is supposed to be the version you install when you want fewer surprises, not more.
This article explains how to check to see if your network is secure, and if you have any open ports or services that could be vulnerable to attack. It covers both Windows and Linux operating systems, and provides step-by-step instructions for using various tools to scan your network for vulnerabilities.
Over the past 8 years I have used Linux desktop as my primary daily use PC. Before then I used Windows since the 3.11 release back in the early 90s. As someone with over 10 professional Windows certifications and 20+ years as a Windows power user, the transition wasn’t easy—but it was worth it.
On many Linux systems, IPv6 is prioritized over IPv4 by default. This can lead to connectivity issues if the network or services you are trying to reach are not fully compatible with IPv6. To prioritize IPv4 over IPv6, you can modify the system’s address selection policy.
This article explains how to patch programs from forks using Git. It covers the steps to clone a forked repository, create a patch file, and apply it to the original repository.
vkBasalt is a Vulkan post-processing layer that brings ReShade-like capabilities to Linux. It allows you to apply various visual effects to Vulkan-based games and applications, enhancing the overall graphical experience.