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[Linux] How to check CPU information

Linux is an operating system that can do all the functions you imagine

Introduction

CPU (Central Processing Unit) is a most important component in a computer. its main task is following the instructions given by the user. In other words, all the behaviors of our daily use of computer, including opening files, playing music, using editor to record work ... etc, are all inseparable from the CPU.

The better CPU can make the computer performance better.

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[Linux] Using RDP to connect Windows OS

Linux is an operating system that can do all the functions you imagine
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Introduction

For a long time, if we want to use Linux OS to connect to Windows with graphic user interface, we have many choices, such as Chrome remote, Teamviewer, RDP ... etc.

Today I want to record how to configure Linux to use RDP software to connect to Windows. At the beginning, I want to say that these two different operating systems might be in conflict with each other, and they are not so easy to configure. In fact, it takes less than 20 minutes to configure.

So, let's go.

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[Linux] How to upgrade sudo package

Linux is an operating system that can do all the functions you imagine

Introduction

Today I saw the news and found the sudo tool commonly used in unix-liked operating systems has a heap overflow BUG (number CVE-2021-3156).

At present, it has been confirmed that full root permissions can be obtained in the following version:

  • Ubuntu 20.04(sudo 1.8.31)
  • Debian 10(sudo 1.8.27)
  • Fedora 33(sudo 1.9.2)\

According the news, as well as several discussion forums I have roughly read, almost all of them are suggesting that everyone quickly upgrade the package version. This bug was be found in 2021/01 and was notified to the sudo development group.

After a week, the new version of the fix was already online.

And then, I record how to upgrade our sudo package version.

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