DEV Community: 1Gbits

New to Kali Linux and wondering which commands to learn first? One useful tip: start with basics

Sina Nasiri — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:13:11 +0000

New to Kali Linux and wondering which commands to learn first? One useful tip: start with basics like ls, pwd, and cd to build confidence before moving to advanced tools. Read the full beginner-friendly guide here: https://1gbits.com/blog/kali-linux-commands/

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https://1gbits.com/blog/kali-linux-commands/

Want more control over your Minecraft world? A VPS gives you dedicated resources for smoother

Sina Nasiri — Thu, 28 May 2026 08:36:16 +0000

Want more control over your Minecraft world? A VPS gives you dedicated resources for smoother gameplay and easier scaling. Read the full guide: https://1gbits.com/blog/set-up-minecraft-server-on-vps/

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https://1gbits.com/blog/set-up-minecraft-server-on-vps/

Arch or Kali: which Linux distro fits your goals best? 🐧 Quick tip: Arch is built for customization

Sina Nasiri — Tue, 26 May 2026 09:26:28 +0000

Arch or Kali: which Linux distro fits your goals best? 🐧 Quick tip: Arch is built for customization and learning, while Kali is purpose-built for security testing. Read the full guide: https://1gbits.com/blog/arch-linux-vs-kali-linux/

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https://1gbits.com/blog/arch-linux-vs-kali-linux/

How do you secure east-west traffic in modern virtualized environments? One key tip: VMware NSX

Sina Nasiri — Mon, 25 May 2026 06:23:55 +0000

How do you secure east-west traffic in modern virtualized environments? One key tip: VMware NSX uses micro-segmentation to apply granular security policies close to each workload, helping reduce lateral movement risks. Read the full guide: https://1gbits.com/blog/vmware-nsx-explained/

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https://1gbits.com/blog/vmware-nsx-explained/

Ever wondered why your device sees multiple WiFi networks with similar names? A BSSID is the unique

Sina Nasiri — Sun, 24 May 2026 09:18:15 +0000

Ever wondered why your device sees multiple WiFi networks with similar names? A BSSID is the unique identifier that helps distinguish each access point, even when the SSID looks the same. Read the full guide to learn more: https://1gbits.com/blog/what-is-bssid/

Read the full guide to learn more.

https://1gbits.com/blog/what-is-bssid/

Getting a "Permission denied" error in Ubuntu? A quick first step: check file ownership and

Sina Nasiri — Sat, 23 May 2026 06:41:16 +0000

Getting a "Permission denied" error in Ubuntu? A quick first step: check file ownership and permissions with ls -l before changing anything. Read the full guide to troubleshoot it effectively: https://1gbits.com/blog/ubuntu-permission-denied/

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https://1gbits.com/blog/ubuntu-permission-denied/

Is your bare metal server security strategy ready for 2026? One essential tip: lock down IPMI

Sina Nasiri — Wed, 20 May 2026 06:13:24 +0000

Is your bare metal server security strategy ready for 2026? One essential tip: lock down IPMI access to trusted IPs only and pair it with strong authentication to reduce remote management risk. Read the full guide for a complete checklist on DDoS protection, firewalls, WAF, and IPMI hardening. 🛡️

https://1gbits.com/blog/bare-metal-server-security/

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https://1gbits.com/blog/bare-metal-server-security/

Has your WordPress site been hacked? One key first step is to take your site offline and change all

Sina Nasiri — Tue, 19 May 2026 08:07:37 +0000

Has your WordPress site been hacked? One key first step is to take your site offline and change all admin passwords to limit further damage. Read the full guide to recover your site and strengthen security. https://1gbits.com/blog/how-to-recover-a-hacked-wordpress-site/

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https://1gbits.com/blog/how-to-recover-a-hacked-wordpress-site/

Managing multiple virtual machines across hosts? VMware vCenter helps centralize administration,

Sina Nasiri — Mon, 18 May 2026 08:51:22 +0000

Managing multiple virtual machines across hosts? VMware vCenter helps centralize administration, monitoring, and automation for your virtual environment. Tip: using vCenter can simplify resource allocation and improve visibility across your infrastructure. Read the full guide to explore its features, uses, and benefits: https://1gbits.com/blog/vmware-vcenter-explained/

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https://1gbits.com/blog/vmware-vcenter-explained/

Still using Docker Desktop on your Mac, even though it feels slow? One quick tip: lightweight

Sina Nasiri — Sun, 17 May 2026 12:07:10 +0000

Still using Docker Desktop on your Mac, even though it feels slow? One quick tip: lightweight alternatives can reduce resource usage and improve startup time, especially on Apple Silicon. Learn which tools are worth trying in the full guide. https://1gbits.com/blog/best-docker-alternatives-for-mac/

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https://1gbits.com/blog/best-docker-alternatives-for-mac/

Minecraft servers are fun to build, but one bad update, plugin conflict, or accidental deletion can

Sina Nasiri — Sat, 16 May 2026 18:10:34 +0000

Minecraft servers are fun to build, but one bad update, plugin conflict, or accidental deletion can wipe out hours of work in seconds. A solid backup routine is one of the simplest ways to protect your world, player data, and server configuration.

This guide breaks down practical backup strategies for Minecraft servers, including what to back up, how often to do it, and how to make recovery easier when something goes wrong.

If you manage game servers, it’s a useful reminder that backups are not just maintenance—they’re part of reliability engineering.

Worth reviewing if you're responsible for uptime and recovery planning.

https://1gbits.com/blog/minecraft-server-backup-guide/

Still running a site without HTTPS on Linux? A practical Let's Encrypt setup can get you from plain

Sina Nasiri — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:25:17 +0000

Still running a site without HTTPS on Linux? A practical Let's Encrypt setup can get you from plain HTTP to automated SSL with minimal cost and maintenance.

This guide walks through installing a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate on Linux, covering the core steps needed to secure your web server and simplify renewals. It’s a useful reference if you're hardening a new deployment or standardizing server setup across environments.

Read here: https://1gbits.com/blog/install-lets-encrypt-ssl-certificate-on-linux/

Worth bookmarking if you're securing Linux servers regularly.

https://1gbits.com/blog/install-lets-encrypt-ssl-certificate-on-linux/