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The uname command is a small utility on Linux systems to show system information. It is usually available by default and easy to use.
Hardware articles
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The command lsusb is a tool for Linux systems to show the available USB devices, including USB hub devices and everything connected to them.
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Everything related to hardware in one place. From the basics of querying hardware information, up to securing physical access and limiting hardware devices.
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The Linux kernel controls hardware access, including for USB. Learn how to monitor USB devices with the usbmon kernel module, together with Wireshark or Tshark.
Commands:
- modprobe
- lsmod
- lsusb
- tshark
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The lscpu command reports information about the CPU, such as architecture, vendor identification, virtualization features, cache, and even CPU vulnerabilities.
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Show CPU details such as architecture, vendor, caches, virtualization options, and even known CPU vulnerabilities such as Meltdown and Spectre.
Commands:
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Want to see all hardware details of a system? Then dmidecode is your friend, helping to decode all information from the SMBIOS specification.
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Linux systems have a wide range of supporting utilities available. Show memory information such as memory type, the number of banks in use, and speed.
Commands:
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Frequently asked questions about the Linux kernel and kernel security.
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Retrieve device information from USB hubs and devices on Linux using the lsusb command. Learn how to use the command and its output.
Commands:
- lsusb
- udevadm
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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.
Commands:
- blkid
- lsblk
- lshw
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Show more detailed information about the available hard disks in the system. Specifications like speed, serial number, firmware, and other details.
Commands:
- dmidecode
- hdparm
- lshw
- nvme
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The BIOS details can be displayed from within Linux itself. Learn how to query these details and where to find more information.
Commands:
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Frequently asked questions about hardware information on Linux systems, such as BIOS details, hard disks, USB devices, memory, and other details.