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đź”’ Hardening SSH on Arch Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide
When you install Arch Linux, you're building a system from the ground up. However, default SSH settings are often optimized for compatibility , not security . If your server is facing the open internet, it’s likely being hammered by automated bots right now. Follow this guide to move beyond defaults and lock down your sshd configuration using modern best practices. 1. Generate Ed25519 Keys Forget RSA. Ed25519  is the modern standard—it’s faster, has a smaller footprint, and o
Peter Kriel
Mar 22 min read
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🛡️ ClamAV & Real-Time Protection on Arch Linux
Arch Linux provides the latest ClamAV binaries, but unlike Debian/Ubuntu, it doesn't always pre-configure the background services for you. Here is the step-by-step guide. Phase 1: Installation & Automatic Updates On Arch, we use pacman to grab the core suite. Install the package: Bash sudo pacman -Syu clamav Configure Automatic Signature Updates: The update tool is freshclam. We need to enable its timer so your virus definitions stay current. Start & Enable: sudo systemctl e
Peter Kriel
Mar 12 min read
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My 8 Favorite Hyprland Tips & Tricks 🔥
Yay Just type yay when you want to update Arch Alias Name For Hyprland.conf Find out if your using bash or zsh echo $0 Open bashrc or zshrc nano ~/.bashrc or nano ~/.zshrc Put this in line in bashrc or zshrc at bottom alias hyprland='nano ~/.config/kitty/kitty.conf' You can change the hyprland name to anything you like. Navigate hyprland.conf file Create this file in this folders nano ~/.config/kitty/kitty.conf Copy and paste this into kitty.co nf # Ctrl+1 Monitors # Ctrl+2
Peter Kriel
Dec 3, 20253 min read
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Transform Your Arch Linux into CachyOS!
CachyOS is a performance-optimized Arch Linux derivative known for its custom kernels, aggressive compiler optimizations, and a focus on desktop performance. If you're an Arch user looking to squeeze more performance out of your system, converting to CachyOS is a great way to do it. This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step. Disclaimer: Â This process involves significant system changes. While this guide aims to be comprehensive, always back up your important
Peter Kriel
Sep 27, 20255 min read
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​Arch Linux Security Hardening Guide: Manual Implementation
Arch Security This guide details the manual steps to implement Kicksecure-inspired security features on Arch Linux. All commands...
Peter Kriel
Sep 26, 20257 min read
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