Hardware

Monitoring USB communications using usbmon interface

Learn how to monitor USB devices by using the usbmon kernel module together with Wireshark or Tshark.

How to see CPU details

Show CPU details such as architecture, vendor, caches, virtualization options, and even known CPU vulnerabilities such as Meltdown and Spectre.

Dmidecode cheat sheet

Want to see all hardware details of a system? Then dmidecode is your friend, helping to decode all information from the SMBIOS specification.

How to see memory information such as type and speed

Show memory information and details such as the number of banks in use, the memory type and speed.

How to list all USB devices

Retrieve device information from USB hubs and devices using the lsusb command.

How to see the available hard disks

Show the available hard disks in a system by using the right Linux tool. There are multiple options to pick, so let's have a look.

How to see hard disk specifications and details

Show more detailed information about the available hard disks in the system. Specifications like speed, serial number, firmware, and other details.

How to see BIOS details

Show bios details from within a Linux system. Learn how to query these details and where to find more information.