today's howtos
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ZDNet ☛ How to generate random passwords from the Linux command line
I often need random passwords. Mostly, those passwords are used for the creation of user accounts on apps and services, at which point I'll use my password manager that includes a very good random password generator.
But other times, I might need a temporary password that doesn't require saving in a password manager. Or maybe it's a permanent password, but I'm logged into my desktop from a remote machine, and the command line is the only tool I have.
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HowTo Geek ☛ Why Your Current Directory Isn’t in $PATH (and Whether You Should Fix It)
A lot goes on behind the scenes when you run a Linux program. The PATH variable can make this more convenient, but you need to use it carefully.
What Happens When I Run a Command?
When you run a command in your terminal, Linux carries out a few checks to decide how to act. It may detect that you’re running an alias, in which case it will substitute what you typed for another command. It may recognize the name of a shell function, which it then proceeds to run. Or your command may be built into the shell itself.
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HowTo Geek ☛ What's a Linux Terminal Shortcut Everyone Should Know?
If you spend a lot of time using the Linux terminal, you no doubt have learned to operate more efficiently in it. What are some of your favorite tricks and shortcuts when you're issuing commands?
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ZDNet ☛ Why the Starship prompt is better than your default on Linux and MacOS
The terminal prompt. The command line interface. The CLI. The shell.
Not the most exciting things, right?
To most Linux users, the terminal is a tool to accomplish important work. It's not a playground or something used to make others jealous of your setup.
That doesn't mean the prompt has to be boring or uninformative.