You Aren't a Superuser Without These 10 Commands

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We heard so much good feedback on our last Linux deep-dive that we’re exploring even more this week. Dr. Johns shares his 10 must-know commands for superusers and several resources made especially for the community here at Hackr. As always, we love to hear your feedback. There’s a survey at the bottom if you want to share your thoughts.

This Week’s Resources:

• This Week’s Job Opportunities

• You Aren’t a Linux Superuser Without These 10 Commands (YouTube)

• The 7 Best Crypto Arbitrage Bots

• Why Data Scientists Don’t Trust Election Polls (Spreadsheet Point)

• 50 Linux Interview Questions (with Answers)

• Online JavaScript Compiler (Free Resource)

• AI Coding Assistants Worth Trying for Free

The 10 Commands Every Superuser Knows

Our recent YouTube video on the superuser commands has already started a new conversation on the subject. Are you using these essentials?

Dr. Johns walks through the 10 essential Linux commands for super users. The list includes fundamentals like sudo and more complex concepts like managing system services with systemctl.

He also demonstrates fdisk, mount, rsync, and other fundamentals. Here’s the full guide, complete with video of the Linux terminal commands being used.

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47 Essential Linux Commands

Of course, not everyone needs to be a superuser. If you plan to use the command line at all, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with several important commands.

This video includes screenshares, where Dr. Johns explains exactly how to use some of the most powerful Linux command line prompts.

What Is Solana? Is SOL the Future of Crypto?

Let's discuss Solana. It's a high-performance blockchain that’s fast, scalable, and affordable, offering the power to bring decentralized applications right into your pocket.

Known for its blazing speed and minimal transaction costs, the Solana network is not just another Ethereum alternative. It’s a blockchain with its own unique advantages, and it’s seemingly poised to reshape the cryptocurrency landscape in more ways than one.

Founded by Anatoly Yakovenko and developed by Solana Labs, this blockchain is trying to redefine what’s possible in the world of decentralized technology.

And on that subject, what do you know about crypto arbitrage?

Arbitrage trading involves buying an asset — in this case, crypto — on one exchange and then selling it on another. It takes advantage of the price difference between the two platforms so you can buy low and sell higher, turning a profit as a result.

The main goal? Exploiting the price difference between two exchanges.

This trading technique is often beneficial for beginners because it’s simpler than other methods that often require more technical knowledge and analysis. Additionally, this form of trading mitigates the volatile market’s risks.

As you might guess, automated crypto arbitrage involves the use of bots to make trades for you.

Where Do You Practice JavaScript?

There’s a new free resource, a JavaScript editor, built right into your browser. It’s made especially for those learning web development, and it’s a free resource for anyone in the Hackr.io community.

Enter your HTML, CSS, and JS to see everything in your browser in real time.

If you’re using this and find it helpful, please let us know!

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