#updates

3 articles

July 18, 2026·3 min read·Tutorial

How to update Arch Linux

By Michael Narehood · Linux

How to run a safe Arch system update with pacman -Syu: read the news, update cleanly, handle pacnew files, and reboot when the kernel changes.

July 18, 2026·2 min read·Tutorial

How to update Red Hat Enterprise Linux

By Michael Narehood · Linux

Keep RHEL (and close cousins like AlmaLinux or Rocky) patched with dnf: check subscription/repos, update safely, reboot for new kernels, and verify services.

July 18, 2026·3 min read·Tutorial

How to update Ubuntu

By Michael Narehood · Linux

A straightforward checklist for keeping Ubuntu Server or Desktop patched: apt update, upgrade, reboots, and what to verify before you walk away.