> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://linuxhandbook.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # LHB Linux Digest #23.06: Syslogs, Processes and Troubleshooting Slow Website - URL: https://linuxhandbook.com/newsletter/23-06/ - Published: 2023-05-10T12:11:24.000Z - Updated: 2023-05-10T12:11:24.000Z - Description: Learn about troubleshooting slow WordPress websites, and combining Ghost with Discourse, among other Linux tutorials. - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter Would you like to have a community forum for Linux Handbook? A place where you could seek advice and share your Linux server experience with other LHB members? The idea occurred to me while I was working on a [tutorial combining Ghost with Discourse](https://linuxhandbook.com/ghost-sso-discourse/). 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Learn the basics of logging with syslogd in this guide.![](https://linuxhandbook.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2021/08/Linux-Handbook-New-Logo.png)Linux HandbookLHB Community![](https://linuxhandbook.com/content/images/2022/03/logging-with-syslogd-1.png)](https://linuxhandbook.com/syslog-guide/) If you're curious about the currently active processes on your Linux system and would like to obtain more information about them, you can learn how to do so here. [Check All Running Process in LinuxWant to know what all processes are running on your systems? Here’s how to get details of the running processes in Linux.![](https://linuxhandbook.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2021/08/Linux-Handbook-New-Logo.png)Linux HandbookPratham Patel![](https://linuxhandbook.com/content/images/2023/04/how-to-check-running-processes-in-linux.png)](https://linuxhandbook.com/check-running-process/) Yeah, there is a tmp directory in your root account. Learn what it is and why it is used. 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Use code OSSEU23FOSS20 at checkout to get 20% off. --- ## 🌟 Highlights No one likes slow websites more than the sysadmins hosting it. Claudio shared his experience on finding the root cause behind a really slow WordPress site. If you host websites, you'll find it interesting. [Troubleshooting very slow Wordpress backend (100% CPU usage on uploads) with eBFP and FlamegraphsAnalyzing and troubleshooting a very slow Wordpress backend using eBPF and Flamegraphs. Or: All paths lead to caching.![](https://www.claudiokuenzler.com/apple-touch-icon.png)Claudio KuenzlerClaudio Kuenzler![](https://www.claudiokuenzler.com/graph/news/1311-flamegraph1.png)](https://www.claudiokuenzler.com/blog/1311/troubleshooting-ebpf-flamegraph-slow-wordpress-backend-100-percent-cpu-usage?ref=linuxhandbook.com) I love the Ghost CMS. This is a great platform for publishing content focused on membership. This could be taken to the next level by combining Ghost membership with Discourse. Here's my experience. [Integrating Ghost SSO With Discourse ForumHere’s a step by step tutorial to integrate your Ghost members’ sign-in with your Discourse forum.![](https://linuxhandbook.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2021/08/Linux-Handbook-New-Logo.png)Linux HandbookAbhishek Prakash![](https://linuxhandbook.com/content/images/2023/05/integrating-ghost-with-discourse.png)](https://linuxhandbook.com/ghost-sso-discourse/) ## 💡Terminal tip Don't like the infinite long output in the top command? Use the option `-i` to hide the idle process and only show the active ones: ``` top -i ``` ![Linux top command tip](https://linuxhandbook.com/content/images/2023/05/top-command-tip.png) --- ## 🛠️ Nifty tools Pods is a frontend for Podman to keep track of your Podman containers. It uses libadwaita for its user interface and strives to meet the design principles of GNOME. [GitHub - marhkb/pods: Keep track of your podman containersKeep track of your podman containers. 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