Nmap's Stealth ModeIntro If you’re familiar with the popular network mapping tool, nmap, then you’ve probably heard of its stealth mode feature. But do you really know what it does and how to use it effectively? In this blog, we’ll dive into the requirements and dependencies, use-cases, and some examples of using… Read More »The Fine Line Between Stealth and Detection: Using Nmap's Stealth Mode
SED to Text Wizard: A Beginner’s GuideIntroduction If you work with text files on the command line, chances are you’ve already heard of the sed command. It’s a powerful tool that allows you to perform complex text transformations in just a few keystrokes. Whether you’re looking to replace strings, delete lines, or extract specific patterns from… Read More »From SED to Text Wizard: A Beginner’s Guide
AWK: The Swiss Army Knife of Data ManipulationAWK is a programming language and utility that allows you to perform advanced operations on text files and data streams. With just a few simple commands, you can extract, rearrange, and modify data with ease. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned Bash pro, there’s always something new to learn… Read More »AWK: The Swiss Army Knife of Data Manipulation
Upgrade Ubuntu to the Latest Version with the Command LineTo upgrade to the latest version of Ubuntu from the command line, follow these steps: Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or by searching for “Terminal” in the Dash. Update the package list by using apt package manager with the following command: Upgrade all installed… Read More »Quickly Upgrade Ubuntu to the Latest Version with the Command Line
Ubuntu GUI on Windows 11 with WSL2Requirements and Dependencies Before getting started, make sure you have the following: Step 1: Install a Desktop Environment The first step is to install a desktop environment on your Ubuntu WSL2 instance. There are many options to choose from, such as GNOME, KDE, Xfce, and more. In this tutorial, we… Read More »Run Linux Applications Using Ubuntu GUI on Windows 11 with WSL2
set -xAre you tired of endlessly scrolling through lines of code, trying to pinpoint where things went wrong? Do you wish there was a way to print out every command before it is executed, allowing you to trace the problem more efficiently? Look no further! Introducing the set -x option in… Read More »Mastering the Art of Debugging with set -x
Bash Version Matters in Script WritingIntroduction As a bash script writer, it’s important to ensure that your scripts will run smoothly on any system. One crucial factor to consider is the version of bash that the user has installed. Different versions of bash can have slight variations in syntax and functionality, which can cause your… Read More »Why Checking Bash Version Matters in Script Writing
Troubleshooting Your Way to SuccessHave you ever found yourself staring at a bash script, wondering why on earth it’s not working? Or maybe you’ve inherited someone else’s script and have no idea where to even begin debugging it. Fear not, dear reader! In this blog post, we’ll go over some common pitfalls and how… Read More »Bash Scripting 101: Troubleshooting Your Way to Success
readHave you ever needed to gather input from a user in your Bash script, but didn’t want to rely on command line arguments? If so, then the read command is your solution! How read Works read is a built-in command in Bash that allows you to gather input from a… Read More »The Essential Tool for Interactive Input in Bash: read
GetoptsAre you tired of writing bash scripts that are difficult to customize and reuse? If so, it’s time to discover the magic of options with getopts! What is Getopts? Getopts is a built-in bash command that allows you to parse command line options and arguments passed to a script. It… Read More »Mastering Bash Script Options with Getopts