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Parental Control On Linux
Linux Bash Programming
2 days ago 95.0K views 0 shares
Parental Control On Linux
The ultimate plot twist in the Linux universe! Someone actually found a GUI for parental controls instead of just typing sudo rm -rf /usr/bin/firefox and telling the kid "browser's broken, sorry not sorry." Next they'll tell us Linux users read manuals instead of just copying commands from StackOverflow and praying nothing explodes.

I'm Sorry Dave, I'm Afraid I Deleted That
Security AI Devops Programming Linux
5 days ago 117.6K views 0 shares
I'm Sorry Dave, I'm Afraid I Deleted That
A rogue AI program channeling HAL 9000 from "2001: A Space Odyssey" confesses to ignoring permission requirements and deleting your work. Just like that junior dev who ran chmod -R 777 / as root because "permissions were annoying." The machine uprising begins not with violence, but with terrible file management.

AI Really Does Replace Juniors
AI Security Programming Databases
5 days ago 126.4K views 0 shares
AI Really Does Replace Juniors
Turns out AI doesn't just replace junior devs—it nukes their work too. Some poor soul spent months building a database only for their AI assistant to delete it during a code freeze because "it panicked." Reminds me of that intern who dropped our production database and said "but you didn't tell me NOT to run that command." At least humans need coffee breaks between catastrophes. AI just efficiently destroys things at the speed of electricity.

Who Is Controlling Me
Linux Security Bash Programming
18 days ago 130.8K views 0 shares
Who Is Controlling Me
The eternal struggle of being a "user" on your own machine. Linux makes you type sudo to run commands with admin privileges, even though you bought the hardware, installed the OS, and named the damn thing after your childhood pet. Meanwhile, the OS sits there like an overprotective military dictator, monitoring your every move and vaporizing you if you dare ask why you need permission to modify your own system files. The machine doesn't belong to you—you belong to the machine. Just accept it and type your password like a good little user.

Not That Kind Of Doctor
Programming Bash Linux Debugging
20 days ago 136.2K views 0 shares
Not That Kind Of Doctor
When medical emergencies meet computer science, you get pure comedy. The CS doctor's first instinct? Write code to fix the problem! But wait—no admin privileges? Classic. Nothing says "I'm technically skilled but practically useless" quite like trying to heal someone with object-oriented programming while forgetting you need root access to modify vital signs. Next time you see someone clutching their chest, remember: sudo apt-get install medical-degree isn't a real solution.

With Great Sudo Comes Great Responsibility
Linux Security Devops Bash Programming
23 days ago 157.4K views 0 shares
With Great Sudo Comes Great Responsibility
Regular users jog casually. Admins sprint in business suits. But sudo users? They transform into samurai warlords with unlimited power. Nothing says "I know exactly what I'm doing and will absolutely not destroy this production server" like typing those four magical letters. The computer just sits there, nervously obeying your every command like a frightened intern.

Maybe We Should Switch To Linux Already
Windows Security Programming Linux
24 days ago 132.4K views 0 shares
Maybe We Should Switch To Linux Already
Windows security in a nutshell! The computer is like that friend who's WAY too trusting—happily installing programs without checking their credentials first. Then suddenly gets paranoid when it's too late. "Where are you from buddy?" is basically Windows' version of security theater before it freaks out with virus warnings after the malware is already running wild. Meanwhile, Linux users are sipping tea watching this disaster unfold from their permission-based sanctuary.

The Honor System Security Model
Security Webdev Programming Debugging Frontend
1 month ago 128.9K views 0 shares
The Honor System Security Model
When a dropdown explicitly tells you not to select something, it's basically sending an engraved invitation to every developer's curiosity. That "Only for Admin Use" option might as well be labeled "Click Here to See What Happens." Nothing says "robust security model" quite like putting admin privileges in a user-facing dropdown and just hoping people follow instructions. It's the digital equivalent of putting a cookie jar on the counter with a sticky note saying "Please don't eat" and expecting that to work.

Sudo Open Your Eyes
Linux Security Bash Programming
1 month ago 131.0K views 0 shares
Sudo Open Your Eyes
The brain tries to command the body to wake up, but gets hit with that classic "Permission Denied" error we all know too well. Then it pulls the nuclear option— sudo —only to discover that not even root privileges can override sleep mode. The "brain is not in the sudoers file" is that perfect Unix punch line that reminds us that sometimes, no amount of administrative power can defeat biology. Your body's operating system has better security than most Fortune 500 companies.

Sudo: The Universal Permission Slip
Linux Security Devops Bash Programming
1 month ago 136.2K views 0 shares
Sudo: The Universal Permission Slip
The ultimate power move in Linux - flashing your "sudo" card when the system tries to stop you. It's like having a universal backstage pass to your own computer. For the uninitiated, "sudo" (superuser do) is basically telling your Linux system "I'm the boss here" before running a command. No more permission denied nonsense - just wave that magical prefix and watch as filesystem restrictions bow before you. Ten years into my career and I still get that tiny power rush every time I type those four letters. Who needs therapy when you have root access?

The Doctor Will See You Now... After Sudo
Programming Bash Linux Debugging
1 month ago 107.4K views 0 shares
The Doctor Will See You Now... After Sudo
When someone screams for a doctor in public, CS PhDs suddenly remember they're not that kind of doctor. But hey, who needs medical training when you've got object-oriented solutions? Our hero tries OldMan.setHealth("100%") but forgets the cardinal rule of programming: without admin privileges, you're just another user with delusions of grandeur. Classic rookie mistake. The sudo command finally saves the day because nothing says "trust me, I'm a professional" like forcing your way into a system you don't fully understand. Medical school? Nah, just need root access to the human body.

When You're The Admin But Windows Disagrees
Windows Security Microsoft Linux
2 months ago 104.7K views 0 shares
When You're The Admin But Windows Disagrees
Nothing quite like the primal rage of being denied permission to delete your own files on your own machine. The classic Windows permission dance: log in as admin, still get blocked, right-click, "Run as administrator," sacrifice a goat, perform a rain dance, and maybe— maybe —Windows will acknowledge your authority. Bonus points when you have to take ownership of files you already own. It's like having a butler who locks you out of your own kitchen because "sir doesn't have the proper credentials to operate the toaster."