This past week I had some time, so I sat down and evaluated the scrot script I use. Time intervals, number of screen captures, output path. Sometimes, there are tools we use infrequently and therefore, need a script or remember the syntax with parameters. Some users cannot use a man page. Some tools do not…
Navigating the Linux file system can be a bit taxing at first, especially you are familiar with the use of hierarchical structures of Windows or Mac file systems. But fear not, because once you get the hang of it, navigating the Linux file system can be a breeze. A good file manager like ranger or…
What you need What is it? A terminal emulator is the command line interface. Use the terminal to run your commands, scripts, and admin the system efficiently. How it works Access to the terminal is essential and whether you use a window manager or bare metal, CTL+ALT+T works. You may find different distros using different…
Introduction Coreutils is a collection of essential command-line tools for Linux systems. They provide basic system functionalities and are typically pre-installed on most Linux distributions. This guide will walk you through the usage of Coreutils to perform various tasks efficiently and effectively. This guide introduces Coreutils, a collection of essential command-line tools for Linux systems….
Introduction Adding users in a Linux operating system is a straightforward process that can be accomplished through the command line. This how-to guide will walk you through the steps to add a new user to your Linux system and configure user privileges. This guide explains the steps to add users to a Linux system. It…
Pandoc is a powerful command-line tool that allows you to convert files from one markup format to another. It supports a wide range of formats including Markdown, HTML, LaTeX, PDF, and many more. In this article, we will explore how to use Pandoc on Linux. Pandoc is a command-line tool for Linux that allows you…
Introduction The Deep Learning Developer Kit is an advanced AI development tool that offers hardware acceleration for deep learning applications. This how-to guide will walk you through the process of setting up and using the Deep Learning Developer Kit on a Raspberry Pi. This guide explains how to set up and utilize the Deep Learning…
Using cURL cURL (short for Client for URLs) is a command-line tool and library used to transfer data to or from a server, using various supported protocols like HTTP, FTP, SMTP, and more. In this article, we will guide you through the process of using cURL on your command line interface. https://curl.se/ Step 1: Install…
Instructions for xsnow on linux from howtogeek.io Back in the 80s and 90s there was a desktop with snow falling. In 2001, this was available for Linux desktops. In 2021, the project released a version for current desktops. In November 2023, the project released a new version. More information can be found at: https://www.ratrabbit.nl/ratrabbit/xsnow/ Here…
