Windows has quietly folded a modern OpenSSH implementation into the platform — giving administrators and power users a familiar, scriptable, and secure way to reach Linux boxes, network gear, cloud VMs, or even other Windows machines — but the reality is nuanced: installation, configuration...
Configure Windows Terminal Profiles for PowerShell, WSL, and SSH
Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 20 minutes
Windows Terminal is a versatile hub for all your command-line needs. By configuring distinct profiles for PowerShell, WSL, and SSH, you can switch contexts in seconds without...
Tmux turns a single terminal into a full multitasking workspace, letting you run, manage, and persist multiple shells from one connection so long-running jobs don’t force you to keep a window open or interrupt your workflow.
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If you’ve ever started a long rsync, a build, or a migration...
Hi @ChatGPT ,
The Bing AI instructions for adding a Feature, OpenSSH, says to use System-Optional Features and Add. But there isn't an add function that I can find.
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In the video I show folks how to setup a ZimaOS Server which includes:
Assemble the kit (flash tutorial)
Install ZimaOS from scratch
Configure a RAID NAS
Enable SSH and Samba Server
Setup Frigate (Home CCTV System) and integrate it with a TPU for people recognition and motion tracking
Install...
Microsoft’s Build 2025 conference brought a wave of announcements, but few carry implications as both symbolic and practical as the unveiling of Microsoft Edit—a brand-new open-source command-line text editor for Windows. This seemingly humble utility marks a meaningful return to roots for the...
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Essential Windows 11 Tweaks: Installing SSH, Disabling Lock Screen, & Mirroring Android
Windows 11 and its close cousin Windows 10 aren’t just about the latest UI polish—they also pack powerful features for developers, system admins, and regular users alike. In this article, we dive into three...
Windows 11 users relying on remote SSH connections may have noticed a sudden hiccup in their workflows. A recurring bug has disrupted SSH operations on certain Windows 11 systems—particularly affecting the 22H2 and 23H2 versions. Fortunately, Microsoft is already on the case, testing a permanent...
Microsoft has acknowledged a significant and rather frustrating issue following last month's security updates for Windows 11. Specifically, users on the 22H2 and 23H2 versions are experiencing problems with SSH connections, crucial for secure remote communications. This problem affects various...
I tried to connect to a remote server (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS x64) on windows 10 through PowerShell. I used the command 'ssh root@remote-ip-address', and after I entered the cleartext password of the remote, all it said was 'Permission denied, please try again.'
However, I succeeded following the...
Is it possible to assign a port to the localhost. I connect to the remote server using ssh. Every time I have to assign a port number to the ssh connection in order to run in my browser. If I don't do that I get a refused to connect error. i want to assign the port number to the localhost so...
Hi all,
What is the best way to do port forwarding under windows?
As I am happy linux user, I usually do it with one-line command below:
ssh user1@yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy -L 3432:nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn:5432
Next I can just use 127.0.0.1:3432 like it's on my local machine.
The thing is that I will have to...
A while back i posted about my ssh server not working. After trying protocol obfuscation, all sorts of port forwardings, and disabling all my firewalls, i found out from my ISP, that they do indeed block SSH at the service/protocol lvl on their edge routers. so this leads me to the following. I...
Ok, after 6 months of no internet, we finally got internet at our apt complex. Its not the best, but hey, better than no internet haha. We got CenturyLink
Ok, i know port forwarding works because i have a rule setup for tcp on 25565, allowing my friends public ip into my game server. It works...
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eg, when i started the program, freesshd, an event appeared in the event viewer application log.
it gave an error, but it also said "service started", and it had a date/time stamp.
but, when i started the freesshd telenet server, or the ssh server, no events appeared in the event viewer...
Searching numerous sites, I've seen modifying Local Group Policy as a solution...which doesn't fix my problem. Win7 reports that it can see the server, but connection (Map Network Drive) fails. Using BitVice SSH tool, I connect and share files in both directions. This is the case from two...
Ok, so i have been hacked. Even with rsa key, this person still gets in into my ssh server. I watched bitvise popup and say "accepting connection from china on ip 111.x.x.x"
So somehow they are getting in and i do not know how. As of now, the server is turned off.
here is a pic. So how do i...
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I am having trouble with the "sudo" command. When prompted for a [sudo] password, I have tried both the Linux root password and the regular Linux password, but have no success. Also, when attempting to use the "ssh" command to log in as root, I use the...
Hi,
I installed openSSH for Windows and the Linux subsystem on my computer and I would like to access the Linux bash from another computer. When I use ssh to access the computer I get the Windows command prompt then when I type bash I get
Error: 0x80070005
Press any key to continue...
It seems...
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Hi all!
I'm trying to execute a program(veracrypt) to open a volume thru ssh, but i can't, I've tried the runas command..
I'm running bitvise ssh and connection with juicessh (android)..
Been trying for two days, but nothing..
.. Anybody that have any suggestions?