SNUBmonkeyteam

Meet the SNUBmonkey Team —Passionate about tech and community, the SNUBmonkey team shares insights and tutorials in IT security, UX/UI design, and web development to make Linux knowledge accessible.

linux 🐧

Linux Password Hashing Explained: /etc/shadow, Salting, and Security.

Learn how Linux password hashing works, how salts protect stored credentials, what /etc/shadow contains, and why modern systems use specialized password-hashing algorithms.

macOS

FileVault Explained: What It Is, Why You Need It & How to Enable It (Part 1)

FileVault encrypts the data stored on your Mac, helping protect your files if your computer is lost or stolen. But what exactly is FileVault, how has it evolved, and how do you enable it? Let’s break down macOS encryption from the ground up.

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rclone: One Tool to Sync Them All — Google Drive, Nextcloud & More.

rclone brings cloud storage into the Linux command line, making it easy to copy, sync, automate, and manage files across services such as Google Drive and self-hosted Nextcloud.

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SSH Tunneling — Part 2: Remote Port Forwarding.

Learn how to route connections through an encrypted SSH tunnel using remote port forwarding (`-R`). Explore reverse tunnels, bind addresses, `GatewayPorts`, bastion hosts, connection management, troubleshooting, and security best practices.

SNUB podcast 🎙️

SNUB Podcast —Dangerous Linux: Commands That Can Break Everything.

Welcome to the SNUB Podcast — an exciting way to deepen your Linux knowledge and skills! Each episode dives into key concepts, practical tips, and the latest trends in Linux.

NGINX

NGINX sub_filter: Modify Responses on the Fly.

NGINX isn’t only a reverse proxy. With sub_filter, it can transform upstream HTML responses on the fly. Letting you inject CSS, modify content, or customize applications without touching their original files.

docker 🐳

What Is Docker? Understanding Containers, Images, and Docker Compose.

Understand Docker, containerization, images, and containers. Learn how Docker Compose simplifies multi-container applications and how Docker improves portability, deployment consistency, and service management.

linux 🐧

Cryptographic Hashing Explained: Linux Commands and Examples.

Learn how cryptographic hashing works, explore SHA-256 and SHA-512 on Linux, compare hashing with encryption, and verify file integrity using practical command-line examples.

macOS

Sandboxing vs. Docker vs. Virtual Machines: Understanding Isolation and Security.

Understand the security differences between sandboxing, Docker containers, and virtual machines. Explore their isolation mechanisms, real-world examples, and limitations to choose the right approach for running applications and untrusted code.

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SSH Tunneling — Part 1: Local Port Forwarding.

Learn how to access remote services through an encrypted SSH connection using local port forwarding (`-L`). Explore SSH commands, database access, bastion hosts, multiple tunnels, connection management, troubleshooting, and security best practices.

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SNUB Podcast —SUDOEDIT.

Welcome to the SNUB Podcast — an exciting way to deepen your Linux knowledge and skills! Each episode dives into key concepts, practical tips, and the latest trends in Linux.

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How to Count Your Ghost CMS Drafts with Node.js

Track your Ghost drafts in seconds with Node.js and the Admin API. No more scrolling or manual counting.

ghost cms

GHOST CMS: Manually* backup and restore ⏤ Self-hosting.

Learn how to back up and restore Ghost CMS manually, including content, configuration, and database. A reliable process ensures your business is safe from crashes, updates gone wrong, or migration issues.

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SNUB Podcast —Self-Destructing —Bash Scripts.

Welcome to the SNUB Podcast — an exciting way to deepen your Linux knowledge and skills! Each episode dives into key concepts, practical tips, and the latest trends in Linux.

issues 🛠

Ghost Backup Fails with Device Verification Enabled.

Ghost's ghost backup command may fail with an HTTP 500 error when staff device verification is enabled. Understand the reported issue, explore a potential workaround, and learn the security implications before changing your Ghost configuration.

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SNUB Podcast —Is 256-bit SSL Encryption any Safe?

Welcome to the SNUB Podcast — an exciting way to deepen your Linux knowledge and skills! Each episode dives into key concepts, practical tips, and the latest trends in Linux.

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SNUB Podcast —How Reverse Proxies Hide Backend Servers.

Welcome to the SNUB Podcast — an exciting way to deepen your Linux knowledge and skills! Each episode dives into key concepts, practical tips, and the latest trends in Linux.

proxies

Forward Proxy vs. Reverse Proxy: How They Work and Why They Matter.

The key difference between a forward and reverse proxy is their role in the network. A **forward proxy** acts on behalf of clients to access external servers, while a **reverse proxy** acts on behalf of servers to handle incoming client requests. Let’s explore how they work!

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SNUB Podcast —Linux Kernel.

Welcome to the SNUB Podcast — an exciting way to deepen your Linux knowledge and skills! Each episode dives into key concepts, practical tips, and the latest trends in Linux.

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SNUB Podcast —User authentication process.

Welcome to the SNUB Podcast — an exciting way to deepen your Linux knowledge and skills! Each episode dives into key concepts, practical tips, and the latest trends in Linux.

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SNUB Podcast —Block websites on Local.

Welcome to the SNUB Podcast — an exciting way to deepen your Linux knowledge and skills! Each episode dives into key concepts, practical tips, and the latest trends in Linux.

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Nmap Cheat Sheet: 15 Commands for Network Scanning and Security Auditing.

Nmap (Network Mapper) is a free, open-source tool used by penetration testers and security professionals for network discovery, port scanning, and security auditing. It's so iconic that it even appeared in The Matrix.