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Metin Kortak Metin Kortak
Updated on March 26, 2025

How to Fix the SSH “Connection Refused” Error (With 5 Troubleshooting Methods)

An SSH “Connection Refused” error occurs when an attempt to connect to a remote server is denied, leading to significant security vulnerabilities. Here’s what can cause this error, troubleshooting tips, security best practices and more on how SSH works.

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Apu Pavithran Apu Pavithran
Updated on March 12, 2025

Navigating the Enterprise Challenge of Linux Management 

Linux offers a versatile operating system for developers and is useful for running AI and machine learning programs, but it can also create security headaches. Here’s what to know. 

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Metin Kortak Metin Kortak
Updated on February 24, 2025

Shell Scripting: A Guide

Shell scripting is the process of writing a series of commands in a text file for the computer to execute. It bridges the gap between command-line usage and system management. Learn more. 

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Edgar Gulay Edgar Gulay
Updated on January 10, 2025

How to Clear the Cache in VS Code

Clearing the caches in VS Code is an effective way to troubleshoot and resolve performance issues like extension errors or unexpected behavior. Here’s how.  

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Aditya Rawas Aditya Rawas
Updated on December 16, 2024

How to Kill Processes and Free Up Ports on Mac, Windows and Linux

When a computer has too many processes running at once, it can slow down the computer. Here’s how to find and kill running processes on macOS, Windows and Linux  

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Mrina Sugosh Mrina Sugosh
Updated on November 06, 2024

10 Tips to Manage Technical Debt

Technical debt is the bane of almost every software engineering project. Left unchecked, it can derail any product with bugs and inefficient code. Here’s how to keep it in check.

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Vasu Sattenapalli Vasu Sattenapalli
Updated on August 19, 2024

How Generative AI Will Empower Self-Service Data Management

Generative AI and large-language models allow non-technical users to work directly with data, but make sure you implement these systems carefully.

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Phil Pergola Phil Pergola
Updated on May 21, 2024

3 Ways to Reduce Cloud Waste and Improve Cloud Efficiency

Cloud spending is on the rise, but much of it drives little business value. Here’s how to identify wasteful cloud spending and reduce your cloud budget.

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Cliff Jurkiewicz and Mike Zarro Cliff Jurkiewicz and Mike Zarro
Updated on May 06, 2024

3 Reasons to Use Systems Mapping for Your IT Ecosystem

Don’t know what you don’t know? Map out everything that makes up your organization — and then take action to make it even better.

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Todd Shepherd Todd Shepherd
Updated on April 25, 2024

The Secret to Success in Tech? Don’t Panic.

The rapid pace of change in tech means lots of people just get a general understanding of a topic and leave it there. Don’t be one of them.