OpenWrt Security Hardening Guide (Part 1): Securing Remote Access

OpenWrt Security Hardening Guide (Part 1): Securing Remote Access

Many friends have probably experienced OpenWrt, right? Have you felt its powerful and outrageous features due to its open-source and customizable nature while building your own “super router”? However, with the freedom that open-source brings, users also need to take on more security responsibilities. In this series, we will discuss the security hardening of OpenWrt, … Read more

12 Immutable Linux Distributions for the Future: Comprehensive Analysis and Recommendations

12 Immutable Linux Distributions for the Future: Comprehensive Analysis and Recommendations

Each Linux distribution is designed for specific needs: some adapt to older hardware, some pursue excellent user experience, and some focus on security. Once, immutable systems were not the focus of user attention. However, more and more projects are making immutability a core feature of Linux distributions. What has caused this shift? What options are … Read more

How to Properly Update the System in Kali Linux?

How to Properly Update the System in Kali Linux?

Do you know how to update the operating system in Linux? What are the differences and connections between each update command? Let’s explore together! In a Linux system, <span>apt-get update</span>, <span>apt-get upgrade</span>, and <span>apt-get dist-upgrade</span> are commands used for package management, but they have distinct functions and purposes: apt-get update <span>apt-get update</span> command downloads the … Read more

Solution for the Error ‘Transaction Test Failed’ When Installing or Updating openssl-libs on Rocky Linux 9

Solution for the Error 'Transaction Test Failed' When Installing or Updating openssl-libs on Rocky Linux 9

Recently, when performing a dnf update on Rocky Linux 9 to update the system, an error message appeared, specifically:Error: Transaction test failed: file /usr/lib64/ossl-modules/fips.so from install of openssl-libs-1:3.2.2-7.el9.x86_64 conflicts with file from package openssl-fips-provider-so-3.0.7-6.el9_5.x86_64This error indicates that there is a file conflict when trying to install or update the openssl-libs package with the already installed … Read more

Say Goodbye to Slow Downloads! A Comprehensive Guide to Linux One-Click Mirror Switching Script and Mirror Sites

Say Goodbye to Slow Downloads! A Comprehensive Guide to Linux One-Click Mirror Switching Script and Mirror Sites

For Linux users in China, slow software package download speeds and delayed system updates have long been a persistent issue. Today, I will share a powerful one-click mirror switching script that works across distributions—LinuxMirrors, paired with high-quality domestic mirror sites, easily doubling your download efficiency! One-click mirror switching script: Configuration completed in 30 seconds LinuxMirrors … Read more

Why System Updates for Smartwatches Have Become So Difficult

Why System Updates for Smartwatches Have Become So Difficult

It is well known that in recent years, most mainstream smartphone manufacturers have taken system updates much more seriously than in the past. This is partly due to market competition; as soon as one or two companies take the lead in promoting “long system maintenance cycles” as a selling point, other competitors naturally cannot afford … Read more