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Linux: Howtos and Installation
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I’ve reinstalled Linux countless times — these 5 tweaks are non-negotiable
When you're new to Linux, everything can feel a bit unfamiliar at first, especially if you're coming from Windows or even macOS. Things look and work differently, and it can take a little time to get used to how the system is set up.
However, before you start customizing or installing apps, there are a few important steps you should take immediately after installing your distro. These small steps can save you a lot of time later, help your new setup feel more like home right away, and make your transition from Windows much easier.
I turned my Linux terminal into a shareable web session in less than 30 seconds
I love the command line because it's direct and gives you control with no clutter or clicks. But control seemed to vanish the moment I needed to share what I was doing with someone. The options were sharing my entire screen or asking them to reproduce my setup. It always like felt there should be a less complicated way to show someone my terminal without teaching them SSH or setting up remote access.
Then I discovered ttyd, with which I was able to turn my Linux shell into a live, shareable session in less than 30 seconds. It didn't need plugins or extra configuration. While understanding commands like find, nano, or less makes the terminal less daunting, ttyd makes the command line more approachable.
3 Bash scripting techniques every Linux user should know
Have you been thinking about biting the bullet and learning Bash scripting? Or perhaps you're like me, and you're always looking for ways to improve. I have three tips that will improve every Bash script you write.
Passing arguments, writing a help menu, and debugging can be burdensome. However, the getopts command, Heredoc, and the "set -x" option are common solutions that not everybody knows about. Let's tackle that problem and learn how these things can improve your Bash scripts.