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XRDP Guide: Part 2 — Enabling System Audio on Ubuntu and Debian
By Calabastro In the previous article of this series, we established a remote desktop session between your Windows workstation and an Ubuntu or Debian Linux server. We successfully routed the display, keyboard, and mouse over RDP. However, upon logging in for the first time, you likely noticed something missing: silence. Unlike a standard desktop installation…
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Bridging the Gap: Managing Linux Servers with Windows Remote Desktop via XRDP
By Calabastro If you have spent years in system administration or IT support, you know the comfort of the Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). It offers a seamless bridge between your workstation and a server—complete with clipboard sharing, drive mapping, and that familiar window management feel. However, managing Linux servers often forces you to switch…
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How to Install NVIDIA Drivers on Ubuntu 26.01
What you should know first 🔧 Installation Methods Here are the common ways to install, with pros & cons. Method Pros Caveats Using ubuntu-drivers tool (recommended Route) Easy, handles dependencies; works well with Secure Boot; automatically picks a compatible driver. (Ubuntu Documentation) Less control over specific version if you need something non-standard. Manual install via…
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The Ultimate Guide to User and Group Management in Ubuntu/Debian Linux
By Calabastro In the Linux ecosystem, permissions are everything. Unlike some other operating systems where “admin” is a status you earn after a long tenure, in Linux, it’s strictly about group membership and ownership. Whether you are setting up a web server, a personal workstation, or a container environment, knowing how to manipulate users and…
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Secure Self-Hosted Password Management: Install Vaultwarden on Ubuntu 24.04 & Tunnel It with Tailscale
If you’re running a homelab, a private server, or a small team infrastructure, you’ve likely noticed a recurring security pattern: self-hosting services without exposing them to the public internet. This tutorial walks you through the modern, zero-trust way to deploy Vaultwarden (a lightweight Bitwarden-compatible password manager) on Ubuntu 24.04, and secure access using Tailscale VPN.…
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