lshw command within Linux

The lshw command within Linux can return details concerning the hardware of a machine.  The command below returns a list of all hardware.

sudo lshw -short

The command below shows just the entries for the disk class.

sudo lshw -short -C disk

More details can be obtained by excluding the -short parameter.

sudo lshw -C disk

https://www.cloudsavvyit.com/14863/how-to-use-lshw-in-linux-with-a-practical-example/

inxi for Linux

The inxi application is an utility for Linux to obtain system information.  To install on a Debian-based system, use the command:

sudo apt install inxi

The command below will display CPU information.

inxi -C

The following command will return memory details.

sudo inxi -m

The command below will display a summary of various information.

sudo inxi -F

https://www.cloudsavvyit.com/8123/the-linux-system-information-tool-inxi/

Open Shell

Open Shell, originally known as Classic Shell, is open-source software that allows you to replace the standard Start Menu on Windows 10 and Windows 8.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/open-shell-brings-back-the-glory-days-of-the-windows-start-menu/

https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu

youtube-dl

The youtube-dl application is a command-line utility to download YouTube videos.  Some other sites are supported as well.  This app requires Python, so it must be installed using instructions such as the link below:

https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-390/

If Python 3 is used, an error may be returned due to python not being found.  Use the following commands:

whereis python3

sudo ln -s /usr/bin/python3 /usr/bin/python

To install youtube-dl, use the commands below:

sudo curl -L https://yt-dl.org/downloads/latest/youtube-dl -o /usr/local/bin/youtube-dl

sudo chmod a+rx /usr/local/bin/youtube-dl

To use the application, use the command with an URL:

/usr/local/bin/youtube-dl -k <URL of video>

The -k switch will download the file in multiple formats, including .MP4.  If you only wish to use .MP4, use the switch -f mp4 before the URL.

https://github.com/ytdl-org/youtube-dl

DeepBlueCLI

DeepBlueCLI is a PowerShell Module for threat hunting via Windows Event Logs.

https://www.kitploit.com/2020/11/deepbluecli-powershell-module-for.html

https://github.com/sans-blue-team/DeepBlueCLI

Winstall

Winstall is an site to create Winget commands.  This allows applications to be installed via a command line interface.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-bulk-install-essential-apps-with-this-free-tool/

https://winstall.app/

Office 365 Network Connectivity Tool

Below is a link to an Office 365 network connectivity tool.

https://connectivity.office.com/

Extended GodMode Utility for Windows

Extended GodMode is an utility for Windows to display a large amount of settings within one application.  No installation is required.

https://www.wintools.info/index.php/extended-godmode

Disable Private Wi-Fi MAC Addresses on iPhone and iPad

Starting with iOS version 14, a private MAC address feature is enabled.  Any iOS device will now provide a different MAC address for each Wi-Fi network they connect to.

To disable this option, access Settings > Wi-Fi. Locate the Wi-Fi network in question and tap the “i” icon at the right side of the Wi-Fi network name.  Disable the “Private Address” option.

Methods to determine Linux kernel and operating system version with Linux Mint

One method to determine the current Linux kernel and operating system version, use the following command.

lsb_release -a

Another method is via the following command:

cat /etc/os-release

The command below is another method to display current kernel level:

hostnamectl