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Top 50 Linux Commands You Must Know as a Regular User.

JAKE — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:38:17 +0000

ls *- The most frequently used command in Linux to list directories
**pwd *- Print working directory command in Linux
*cd *- Linux command to navigate through directories
*mkdir *- Command used to create directories in Linux
*mv *- Move or rename files in Linux
*cp *- Similar usage as mv but for copying files in Linux
*rm *- Delete files or directories
**touch - Create blank/empty files
ln *- Create symbolic links (shortcuts) to other files
**cat *- Display file contents on the terminal
*clear *- Clear the terminal display
*echo *- Print any text that follows the command
*less *- Linux command to display paged outputs in the terminal
*man *- Access manual pages for all Linux commands
*uname *- Linux command to get basic information about the OS
*whoami *- Get the active username
*tar *- Command to extract and compress files in Linux
**grep - Search for a string within an output
head *- Return the specified number of lines from the top
**tail *- Return the specified number of lines from the bottom
*diff *- Find the difference between two files
*cmp *- Allows you to check if two files are identical
*comm *- Combines the functionality of diff and cmp
*sort *- Linux command to sort the content of a file while outputting
*export *- Export environment variables in Linux
*zip *- Zip files in Linux
*unzip *- Unzip files in Linux
*ssh *- Secure Shell command in Linux
*service *- Linux command to start and stop services
*ps *- Display active processes
*kill **and **killall *- Kill active processes by process ID or name
*df *- Display disk filesystem information
*mount *- Mount file systems in Linux
*chmod *- Command to change file permissions
*chown *- Command for granting ownership of files or folders
*ifconfig *- Display network interfaces and IP addresses
*traceroute *- Trace all the network hops to reach the destination
*wget *- Direct download files from the internet
*ufw *- Firewall command
**iptables - Base firewall for all other firewall utilities to interface with
apt, pacman, yum, rpm - Package managers depending on the distro
sudo *- Command to escalate privileges in Linux
**cal *- View a command-line calendar
*alias *- Create custom shortcuts for your regularly used commands
*dd *- Majorly used for creating bootable USB sticks
*whereis *- Locate the binary, source, and manual pages for a command
**whatis - Find what a command is used for
top **- View active processes live with their system usage
**useradd **and usermod - Add new user or change existing users data
**passwd - Create or update passwords for existing users

DESIGN SUNDAYS: Part 1: LOGO DESIGN

JAKE — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 13:18:58 +0000

Hello everyone,

I'm excited to announce the start of a new series where I'll be sharing my journey in the world of graphic design. While none of you may know me (yet!), I'm just an ordinary guy with a passion for tech and a particular interest in design (UI/UX/Graphics), web development, and cybersecurity. But enough about me; let's dive into what you came here for.

Starting today, I'll be sharing my graphic design knowledge with you every Sunday. I want to be upfront and say that I may not be perfect in my delivery, as I'm relatively new to blogging. So, I'm open to criticism and valuable feedback to help me improve.

Now, let's jump into today's topic: Logo design.

Logos are everywhere, and we encounter them daily. Instead of delving into the definition of logos, let's explore the three primary types of logos in the design world:

Here is one way to format the list properly in Markdown:

1. Wordmark Logos: These logos are crafted from the chosen business or client's name, mostly consisting of the business name itself. Some examples include CocaCola, FedEx, YouTube, and Google.

2. Monogram Logos: Monogram logos feature a company or business's initials, usually positioned at the center of the design. Examples include Louis Vuitton, Dream Chasers, and Chanel.

3. Pictogram Logos: These logos consist of unique images that represent a company or business. Examples include Instagram, WhatsApp, Apple, Chrome, and Twitter.

The key is to make sure there is a blank line before each list item to separate them. Markdown requires this blank line as a visual indicator that a new list item is starting.

Let me know if you have any other questions!
Now that we know the different types of logos, let's explore some fundamental principles that will help you create effective logos:

Simplicity: Simplicity is key in logo design. Keeping your design simple will make it more memorable and emotionally evocative. Remember the acronym KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) when making design decisions.
Relevance: Ensure your logo design is relevant to your client or the intended audience. Think about the client's persona and design accordingly. Consider categories like "Friendly and Loud," "Superior and Proud," and "Modest and Quiet."
Legibility: Logos need to be legible, especially when they are scaled down for various applications. Pay attention to text legibility and use techniques like leading, kerning, sizing, and font pairing to enhance it.
Scalability: Logos should be scalable to fit different sizes while maintaining quality. Test your logo on various platforms and sizes to ensure it looks great everywhere it's used.

That's a wrap! I hope you've gained some valuable insights from this post. Please feel free to leave feedback in the comments—I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend! 😄🎨🚀

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How To Open and Add ICS Files to iPhone Calendar.

JAKE — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 13:34:52 +0000

Apple not allowing users to directly be able to add a calendar event file(.ics file) from whatever app they received it actually a pain in the ass of many, and i guess you are one of the many, hence your appearance under this article.

However, there is a way around it; Follow these few steps to easily attach your calendar event file to your iPhone Calendar app other than copying the event details one by one.

Attach the .ics file to an email and send(could be to yourself).
Open that email on your iPhone and click that attachment, You will see an option to "Accept", "Maybe" or "Decline" the calendar event to your calendar, Click "Accept" and close the Mail app.
Now open the Calendar app on your iPhone and navigate to the day which the event is supposed to be found, now click on the event if found and repeat the latter actions in step 2.

Boom you are done!!!

I hope this helped, Kindly leave your thoughts, corrections and suggestions in the comments.

Thanks!

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Free CyberSecurity Learning Resources

JAKE — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 10:59:36 +0000

Here are 27 ways to learn ethical hacking for free:

- Root Me — Challenges.
- Stök's YouTube — Videos.
- Hacker101 Videos — Videos.
- InsiderPhD YouTube — Videos.
- EchoCTF — Interactive Learning.
- Vuln Machines — Videos and Labs.
- Try2Hack — Interactive Learning.
- Pentester Land — Written Content.
- Checkmarx — Interactive Learning.
- Cybrary — Written Content and Labs.
- RangeForce — Interactive Exercises.
- Vuln Hub — Written Content and Labs.
- TCM Security — Interactive Learning.
- HackXpert — Written Content and Labs.
- Try Hack Me — Written Content and Labs.
- OverTheWire — Written Content and Labs.
- Hack The Box — Written Content and Labs.
- CyberSecLabs — Written Content and Labs.
- Pentester Academy — Written Content and Labs.
- Bug Bounty Reports Explained YouTube — Videos.
- Web Security Academy — Written Content and Labs.
- Securibee's Infosec Resources — Written Content.
- Jhaddix Bug Bounty Repository — Written Content.
- Zseano's Free Bug Bounty Methodology — Free Ebook.
- Awesome AppSec GitHub Repository — Written Content.
- NahamSec's Bug Bounty Beginner Repository — Written Content.
- Kontra Application Security Training — Interactive Learning.

Just search them with the keywords in this article and follow the link to open.

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