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Bash Prompt Customization Guide – Make Your Linux Terminal Awesome!
Learn how to customize your Bash prompt (PS1 variable) in Linux and make your terminal look professional and functional. This complete tutorial shows you how your Bash PS1 prompt works, where to set your custom prompt, and will also point you to a couple of useful generator tools to help you create your own. In addition, you’ll see Jay’s custom bash prompt in action – and even a quick look at how to background processes. If you want to get started with customizing your Bash prompt, this is the video for you!

Thanks to Alice for sponsoring today’s video! Check out how Alice can help you eliminate manual errors & delays, reduce consulting costs, and unlock trapped data.

Also, support the channel and grab yourself a super-useful Linux Commands Cheat Sheet!

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TrueNAS Scale Complete Guide – Everything You Need to Know

Learn how to install and configure TrueNAS Scale from scratch in this complete beginner’s guide. This step-by-step tutorial covers everything you need to know about setting up TrueNAS Scale, including hardware requirements, installation, storage pool creation, and configuring network shares for your homelab or business.

Whether you’re building your first home server or migrating from FreeNAS/TrueNAS Core, this tutorial will get you up and running with TrueNAS Scale quickly and confidently.

Thanks to Alice for sponsoring today’s video! Check out how Alice can help you eliminate manual errors & delays, reduce consulting costs, and unlock trapped data.

Also, consider supporting the channel by purchasing a TrueNAS Mini – it’s a great way to get started!

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RamNode Cloud Complete Tutorial: Create And Manage Your VPS

Learn how fast and simple it is to use RamNode in this beginner-friendly cloud hosting tutorial designed for anyone exploring new VPS hosting options or looking for an alternative to larger cloud providers like DigitalOcean, Vultr, or Linode or even as a lightweight alternative to AWS. This walkthrough shows how to create a RamNode account, deploy your first Ubuntu VPS, connect to your server, and navigate the RamNode Cloud Control Panel with ease. It also highlights essential features such as snapshots for quick backups, firewall rules for secure access control, cloud volumes for flexible storage, and core server management tools that help new VPS users get started confidently.

Whether you’re launching your first Linux server, comparing VPS providers, or searching for affordable, developer-friendly cloud hosting, this step-by-step guide offers a clear look at RamNode’s performance, simplicity, and streamlined workflow. Perfect for beginners, homelab fans, and anyone exploring VPS hosting.

This video was sponsored by RamNode. Check them out and develop, deploy, and grow your project or business on their OpenStack-based cloud platform.

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Linux & AI in 2025: Benefits & Risks You Must Know

Artificial Intelligence is changing everything — from how we work to how we manage servers — but what does AI actually mean for Linux users, system administrators, and technical professionals? In this in-depth talk, I break down what AI really is, how it works, where it helps (and hurts), and how Linux fits into the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

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Install and Configure ThinLinc Cluster on Linux – Full Guide

Learn how to set up and configure a ThinLinc cluster on Linux in this complete step-by-step tutorial. This guide covers everything from downloading the ThinLinc server package to configuring master and agent nodes for a fully functional remote desktop cluster.

Thanks to Cendio/ThinLinc for sponsoring today’s video! Check out their awesome remote desktop solution here.

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How Netdata’s Awesome AI Features Adds Fantastic Value for SysAdmins

Discover the power of Netdata AI in this in-depth overview! 🚀 In this video, we explore how Netdata’s built-in artificial intelligence transforms infrastructure monitoring by summarizing system health, explaining alerts, detecting anomalies, and troubleshooting issues in real time. You’ll see practical examples of Netdata AI in action, plus a sneak peek at upcoming features that will make monitoring faster and smarter.

Whether you’re a Linux system administrator, DevOps engineer, or just curious about AI-driven monitoring tools, this tutorial will show you how Netdata AI can simplify infrastructure management and help you respond to alerts more effectively.

Thanks to Netdata for sponsoring this tutorial. Check out Netdata to level-up infrastructure monitoring!

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Big Data Explained: Everything You Need To Know

What is Big Data and why does it matter? In this video, we’ll break down the concept of Big Data in plain English so you can finally understand what the buzzword actually means. From how mankind processes massive amounts of information, to how Big Data pipelines work and the different types of infrastructure that make it possible, this explainer will give you a clear picture of one of the most important topics in tech today. Whether you’re a beginner curious about data, a student learning the basics, or just someone who wants to know what “Big Data” really is — this video is for you.

Thanks to OpenMetal for sponsoring today’s video! Check them out to see how they can assist you with your Big Data goals!

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tldr-pages Explained: A Better Way to Read Linux Commands

Struggling with complicated man pages in Linux? In this video, I’ll show you how tldr-pages makes learning and using Linux commands simple, fast, and beginner-friendly. Instead of wading through walls of text, tldr-pages gives you clear, practical examples you can use right away.

Whether you’re a Linux beginner or a seasoned system administrator, this tool will save you time and help you master the command line more efficiently. I’ll walk you through what tldr-pages is, how to install it, and why it’s one of the best Linux command cheat sheet tools available.

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Proxmox Security Updates Made Easy – Unattended Upgrades Tutorial

Learn how to set up Proxmox unattended upgrades to automatically install security updates and patches on your Proxmox VE server. This complete tutorial covers everything from installation to configuration, ensuring your virtualization environment stays secure without manual intervention.

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Linux Troubleshooting with AI: Practical Tips Every Admin Should Know

In this video, we explore 10 smart ways AI tools (like ChatGPT) can help you solve real-world Linux issues faster and more efficiently. Whether you’re debugging logs, hardening config files, or escaping dependency hell — AI can save you time and frustration!

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How to Use systemd for Auto-Mounting Storage Volumes

When it comes to adding additional storage to your Linux workstation or server, mounting volumes with systemd is very effective and is the recommended method going forward. In this video, Jay will show you how to mount both storage volumes and NFS shares via systemd.

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Netdata Complete Tutorial – A Full Course on Server Monitoring (Episode 2)

This full course will teach you everything you need to know to monitor your server’s resource health with Netdata. Discover how to install it, view graphs, set up alerts, view logs, and more! In this episode, we’ll take a look at getting Netdata installed.

Thanks so much to Netdata for sponsoring this course! Check them out for free and enhance your server monitoring.
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