Key Stats
In the past week, our Linux forums had the following activity and key statistics:
- Total New Posts: 85
- Total New Topics: 14
Top Members
- @hydn: 24 posts, 25 likes
- @toadie: 4 posts, 8 likes
- @Itachixkurosaki: 7 posts, 8 likes
- @J_J_Sloan: 4 posts, 7 likes
- @Brian_Masinick: 7 posts, 7 likes
- @Blue_bird: 8 posts, 7 likes
- @appsy: 8 posts, 5 likes
- @nelk: 2 posts, 4 likes
- @Leonix: 1 post, 3 likes
- @nobillgates: 2 posts, 3 likes
Interesting Topics
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In Linux Support, @appsy described issues getting a Broadcom-based TP-Link T6E card running on Ubuntu and shared build errors from DKMS in TP-Link T6E (Broadcom BCM4352) Wi-Fi not working on Ubuntu. @hydn walked through clearing stale crash files, examining DKMS logs, and ultimately suggested trying the in-kernel brcmfmac driver with follow-up checks via NetworkManager. The thread also touched on upload permissions and troubleshooting attachments while narrowing down driver compatibility.
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Also in Linux Support, @Itachixkurosaki’s VirtualBox setup hung at 46% during package installs in Installing Guest additions in Ubuntu. @Blue_bird offered a practical sequence for clearing apt locks and installing components individually, and @hydn provided the solution to prefer kernel-matched headers and to verify network and VM resources. The punchline came later when patience solved it: it finally completed after about an hour, with tips to switch mirrors next time.
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In Community, @Leonix introduced themselves and asked for a fast track into scripting with Starting Out in Shell Scripting. @Blue_bird encouraged focusing on automation and program flow rather than memorizing commands, framing shell skills as essential “glue” for security workflows. It’s a welcoming thread for anyone charting an infosec path.
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Over in Linux Support, @nelk compared Vanilla Orchid’s performance to Mint and ran into YouTube’s “Restricted Mode” mysteriously toggling on in Vanilla Orchid and Restricted Mode. @Itachixkurosaki linked to a previous forum guide on resolving Restricted Mode, and @hydn asked for follow-up on whether the fix worked, keeping the thread moving toward a clear resolution.
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In General Discussions, @Halano kicked off a thoughtful security discussion with Std browser Client-side passowrd hashing!. @hydn and @benowe1717 explained why browsers don’t hash passwords before sending them and how HTTPS with TLS protects credentials in transit, highlighting replay risks if client-side hashes became the de facto secret. The conversation also weighed privacy concerns and practical server-side defenses.
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@Itachixkurosaki opened up about career goals and training resources in General Discussions with Question about a Non-Porfit, asking the community whether anyone has experience with “Cloud Veterans.” It’s a good read if you’re navigating certifications like A+ and Network+ and want feedback on reputable organizations.
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A lighter thread in General Discussions asked for gaming ideas suitable for older players: Best video game for older paople. @Blue_bird suggested cozy, creativity-friendly titles like Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, and Unpacking, while @Halano went classic with Age of Empires 1997 for a nostalgic strategy fix.
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@hydn started a hands-on exchange in General Discussions with What’s your most-used terminal trick nobody taught you?. @Blue_bird shared a speedy “reuse last path” tip with Alt+. after mkdir, and @nobillgates contributed a compact tmux script to auto-create and attach to a multi-window session that survives SSH disconnects. It’s full of bite-sized tricks with immediate payoff.
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Homelab builders found common ground in General Discussions with What’s Your Homelab Running on Right Now?. @J_J_Sloan outlined a substantial Proxmox/Ceph cluster and FreeBSD services, while @Itachixkurosaki shared progress on a Dell Precision T7910 with Ubuntu Server, CasaOS, Jellyfin, and a 12 TB RAID, planning a second array for Proxmox or ESXi soon.
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In Articles & guides, @hydn published an actionable reference with Cloudflare with Discourse: Setup Guide (WAF & Security Rules), including a follow-up post showing an example ruleset. If you run a Discourse forum behind Cloudflare, it’s a useful baseline to avoid false positives while preserving security coverage.
Activity by the @staff Group
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In Linux Support, @hydn provided the accepted solution for VirtualBox Guest Additions, recommending kernel-specific headers and sanity checks on networking and VM resources: solution post. He also dug into Broadcom driver issues on Ubuntu, analyzing DKMS logs, linking to upstream bug reports, and recommending the in-kernel brcmfmac driver as a workaround: driver analysis. Along the way, he helped @appsy share diagnostic screenshots by raising the account trust level: moderation assist.
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On the publishing front, @hydn added practical visuals to his WAF guide with a screenshot post showing how a five-rule setup looks on the Cloudflare free plan: rules screenshot.
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In General Discussions, @hydn kept the homelab conversation friendly and engaging, acknowledging the organic growth many of us experience as we scale up services and hardware: reply.
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@toadie contributed concise, pragmatic advice in multiple technical threads. In the dotfiles conversation, they advocated keeping things simple by backing up dotfiles locally and on another machine: tip. They also shared a clean, readable ls alias in the terminal-alias roundup: alias post.
Best Reply or Topic of the Week
- Best Reply: @nobillgates’ tmux session script in the terminal tricks thread shows a practical way to auto-create a multi-window tmux layout and seamlessly reattach after SSH reconnects. It’s a compact, real-world snippet that many will adopt right away: tmux script reply.
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