Styling Text Output in BashHave you ever wanted to spruce up the text output in your Bash scripts? Look no further! The echo -e command allows you to add some flair to your output by incorporating special characters and formatting options. Using echo -e Using echo -e is as simple as adding the -e… Read More »Echo-ing with Style: A Guide to Formatting and Styling Text Output in Bash
random Command: Uncovering Its Hidden PowersHave you ever stumbled upon the random command in Bash and wondered what it does? This mysterious little tool may not have the most descriptive name, but it can come in handy in a variety of situations. In this blog, we’ll explore the ins and outs of the random command… Read More »The Mysterious random Command: Uncovering Its Hidden Powers
Bash Script – It’s Easier Than You Think!Introduction For many people, the idea of creating a bash script may seem daunting. After all, just the thought of typing out complicated commands can put off even the most tech-savvy users. But the truth is, bash scripting doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right approach and knowledge, you… Read More »Writing a Bash Script – It’s Easier Than You Think!
Get Ready to Combine Commands Are you an admin who loves the command line? Are you looking for a way to increase your productivity? Look no further! In this blog post, you will learn 10 Bash one-liners that combine multiple commands to help you work smarter, not harder. It’s no… Read More »One-Liner Commands for Admins
Brace Expansions in BashWhat Are Brace Expansions in Bash? Brace expansions are a feature in the Bash shell (commonly used on Unix and Linux systems) that allow you to generate a list of items by specifying a range or set of items within curly braces. For example, if you wanted to create a… Read More »Maximize Your Efficiency with Brace Expansions in Bash
Echo vs Printf: A Head-to-Head ShowdownIntroduction Have you ever found yourself wondering which command is best to use when printing output in a shell script? Do you use echo or printf? Or do you use both interchangeably without really thinking about it? Well, it’s time to settle the debate once and for all. In this… Read More »Echo vs Printf: A Head-to-Head Showdown
Standard Input (stdin) Standard input is a stream where data is sent to a command or program to be processed. By default, stdin is associated with the keyboard, allowing you to enter data manually. However, you can also redirect stdin from a file or another command using the < operator.… Read More »Bash stdin, stdout, and stderr: A Deep Dive
Oh-My-Zsh and Powerlevel10kOh-My-Zsh is a free and open-source framework for managing your Z shell (Zsh) configuration. It comes with hundreds of plugins and themes that allow you to customize your terminal experience and increase productivity. What is Powerlevel10k? Powerlevel10k is a theme for Oh-My-Zsh that enhances the terminal prompt and adds visual… Read More »Transform Your Mac Terminal with Oh-My-Zsh and Powerlevel10k
grep and Regex: match IP Addresses with EaseIntroduction to grep and Regular Expressions Grep is a powerful command-line tool that allows users to search for specific patterns within a file or a stream of data. When combined with regular expressions, or regex, the capabilities of grep become almost limitless. With regex, you can search for complex patterns,… Read More »Power of grep and Regex: match IP Addresses with Ease
nmap: A Beginner’s Guide to Network Mapping and ScanningAre you looking to improve your network security or just want to learn more about network mapping tools? Look no further than nmap! nmap, short for Network Mapper, is a free and open-source tool that allows you to scan networks and gather information about the hosts that are connected to… Read More »nmap: A Beginner’s Guide to Network Mapping and Scanning