Category Archives: Linux

Linux tip: How to delete files older than x number of days

Posted on April 27, 2012 by UltimateDad

Looking for a quick way to delete old files in Linux? For example, log files can build up over a long period of time. Usage case: The default WordPress backup tool doesn’t delete old backup files. So, over time, these … Continue reading →

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How to launch programs automatically at startup in Crunchbang Linux

Posted on October 23, 2011 by UltimateDad

Remember when we configured our headless Crunchbang computer the other day? Now that we’ve got the machine up and running and logging in automatically, we want to start some programs running when the machine boots up. Well, the good news … Continue reading →

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Crunchbang Linux: Configuring automatic logins

Posted on October 22, 2011 by UltimateDad

If you read my previous post about building a headless Crunchbang Linux machine, you’ll understand that one of the next steps for us is to have the machine log in automatically. Without an automatic login, the Vino server won’t have … Continue reading →

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How to install and configure remote desktop in Crunchbang Linux

Posted on October 21, 2011 by UltimateDad

I’ve been playing around with Crunchbang Linux for the last few days. I had a low spec old server lying around the house and wanted to see if it would perform better with a lightweight Linux distribution. The machine had … Continue reading →

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