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Automating Tasks in Bash with `Command Chaining`

2023-03-12
Bash (category), Linux (category), Productivity (category), Scripting (category)

Different Operators for Chaining Commands There are several different operators that you can use to chain commands in bash. These include: For example: This creates a new folder called myfolder and then changes into that folder. If the mkdir command fails, then the cd command will not be executed. For… Read More »Automating Tasks in Bash with Command Chaining

Dive into the Fishy World of Shells: How to Install `Fish Shell` on Any Linux Distro

2023-03-12
Bash (category), Linux (category), Productivity (category)

Are you tired of using the same old bash shell and looking for something more interactive and user-friendly? Look no further than Fish shell! In this blog, we will walk you through the steps to install Fish shell on any Linux distro and give you some tips on how to… Read More »Dive into the Fishy World of Shells: How to Install Fish Shell on Any Linux Distro

Installing and Using `WSL2` (Windows Subsystem for Linux) on Windows 11

2023-03-14
PowerShell & Batch (category), Productivity (category), Windows (category)

Are you a Windows user looking to up your productivity and efficiency by using Linux tools and utilities without the hassle of dual-booting or using a virtual machine? Look no further, because Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is here to save the day! And with the recent release of WSL2,… Read More »Installing and Using WSL2 (Windows Subsystem for Linux) on Windows 11

Streamline Your Package Management with `DNF` in RedHat-Based Distros

2023-03-12
Linux (category), Productivity (category)

If you’re using a RedHat-based distro, chances are you’re familiar with the package manager YUM (Yellowdog Updater, Modified). However, did you know that YUM has been replaced by DNF (Dandified YUM) as the default package manager? While DNF still uses the same command line interface as YUM, it boasts faster… Read More »Streamline Your Package Management with DNF in RedHat-Based Distros

Managing packages with `APT` package manager

2023-03-12
Linux (category), Productivity (category)

If you’re a Linux user, you’re probably familiar with the apt package manager. It’s a powerful tool that allows you to install, update, and remove packages from your system with ease. One thing that sets apt apart from other package managers is its extensive use of flags. These flags allow… Read More »Managing packages with APT package manager

Bash Arithmetic 101: The Beginner’s Guide to `Calculating` in the Shell

2023-03-12
Bash (category), Linux (category), Productivity (category), Scripting (category)

Bash is a Unix shell, which is a command-line interface for interacting with an operating system. One of the useful features of Bash is the ability to perform arithmetic operations and manipulate numbers directly within the shell. In this blog, we will discuss how to perform arithmetic operations in Bash… Read More »Bash Arithmetic 101: The Beginner’s Guide to Calculating in the Shell

Bash Variables 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Working with Arguments, Strings and Integers

2023-03-12
Bash (category), Linux (category), Productivity (category), Scripting (category)

Welcome to this blog on bash variables! In this post, we will discuss various types of variables that can be used in bash scripts, as well as some examples of how they can be used to increase productivity and efficiency. Variables with arguments First, let’s start with bash variables that… Read More »Bash Variables 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Working with Arguments, Strings and Integers

`Vim Macros` 101: How to Record and Use Them

2023-03-12
Productivity (category), Vim (category)

Vim macros can be a powerful tool for power and advanced users looking to increase their efficiency and productivity when working with text. In this blog post, we’ll dive into what Vim macros are, how to create and use them, and some practical use cases for applying this technique to… Read More »Vim Macros 101: How to Record and Use Them

Organize Your Code with `Vim Code Folding`

2023-03-12
Productivity (category), Vim (category)

Vim is a powerful text editor that has many features that can help programmers and developers write and organize code more efficiently. One of these features is code folding, which allows you to collapse and expand sections of your code to make it easier to navigate and read. Here are… Read More »Organize Your Code with Vim Code Folding

10 things you should know about `Vim`

2023-02-26
Vim (category)

Vim is a highly configurable, modal text editor with a command line interface, syntax highlighting, code folding, support for multiple buffers and plugins, regular expression support, undo and redo functionality, macro recording, and many customization options.