May, 2025 - iDoLinux

Not Another Symbolic Link Article :O

Symbolic links are an essential feature in Unix and Linux systems, offering powerful ways to manage files and directories. They allow you to create references to files or directories without…

geekvater May 13, 2025

CLI Magic

A Grep Trick Every User Should Know: The Square Brackets in the Grepped ps Output

Mastering the command line involves more than just knowing the tools—it’s about using them smartly. One subtle but incredibly useful trick when working with grep and ps is using square…

geekvater May 12, 2025

How to Change the Default Text Editor in Bash, Zsh, and Ksh

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Yet Another Way to Change the Default Text Editor in Ubuntu and Debian

Choosing the right text editor for your workflow can significantly improve productivity, especially when working with administrative tools like crontab or visudo, which rely on the system's default editor. If…

geekvater May 12, 2025

CLI Magic

20 Useful find One-Liners to Change File and Folder Permissions

Managing file and directory permissions is essential for maintaining both security and control in a Linux environment. The find command, when combined with chmod, offers a powerful and flexible method…

geekvater May 7, 2025

CLI Magic

How to Change the Default Text Editor in Bash, Zsh, and Ksh

When working in a Unix-like terminal, many commands and programs rely on a default text editor—used for editing configuration files, writing commit messages, or reviewing content. On systems like Debian,…

geekvater May 7, 2025

CLI Magic

Bash Inputrc Tricks: Smarter Tab Completion

Bash offers powerful ways to customize and enhance the command-line experience, many of which are hidden in plain sight. Two particularly useful options can be configured in the ~/.inputrc file:…

geekvater May 6, 2025

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Bash !$ Trick: Insert the Last Argument of the Previous Command

Command-line efficiency is one of the cornerstones of a productive Linux or Unix workflow. Whether you're administering a system, writing scripts, or simply navigating files, knowing a few powerful shortcuts…

geekvater May 6, 2025

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5 Things I Like About Ubuntu 25.04 “Plucky Puffin”

Ubuntu 25.04, codenamed “Plucky Puffin,” is the latest interim release from Canonical, bringing a suite of enhancements that refine the Ubuntu desktop experience. Here are five standout features that make…

geekvater May 2, 2025

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How to Set a New PATH in Bash, Ksh, and Zsh

The PATH is an essential environment variable in Linux and Unix-like systems. It defines the directories where the shell looks for executable files when you type commands (like ping, useradd,…

geekvater May 1, 2025