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USB memory sticks can be used to steal data from your Linux computer. USBGuard lets you set rules governing the use of USB memory sticks, like a firewall for USB storage devices. Here’s how it works and how you can set it up.

Sometimes Linux users need to exchange files with computers running other operating systems, such as Windows or macOS. That’s simple enough with a USB drive—as long as it is formatted correctly.

How to Get a Graphical Device Manager for Linux Inspecting Hardware Linux has many command-line tools that show you the properties of different hardware components in your computer. What it doesn’t have—by default—is something like the Windows Device Manager. The Windows Device Manager provides a convenient method to browse and inspect the hardware and devices contained within your computer. It’s great because it’s fast and simple. You only need to run one program to capture a lot ...