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How-To Geek: Linux Terminal and Linux Commands
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The best Linux terminal isn't something you can download, you have to build it yourself like this
A polished Linux terminal rarely arrives preconfigured. The Linux terminal fits most people, but the setups people admire are assembled piece by piece around stuff like Zsh and Oh My Zsh. Here is what those tools are, why they make a strong foundation, and whether the effort pays off.
Taskwarrior turned my Linux terminal into a retro to-do list that syncs with Google Calendar and Keep
I'd never imagined that I would be using a task manager from the Linux terminal. Using commands to create to-do lists instead of using a cool-looking GUI with color customization options. That's until I came across Taskwarrior. It's a free, open-source task manager that's also simple to use. But that's the point. It can replace other bloated desktop apps.
Now, I found a way to extend its capability even further. With a developer named bergercookie's syncall project, you can sync Taskwarrior bidirectionally with Google Calendar, Keep, and other popular services.
3 Linux commands you've overlooked for too long (but can memorize in seconds)
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Linux ships with hundreds of small utilities, and most people stick to a handful. Turns out, there are tons of forgotten commands that can be either slightly fun or extremely useful. Three of them, tac, shuf, and timeout, solve common problems in a single line and take seconds to learn. And they might just earn a spot in your repertoire of commands.