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

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

CLI Magic

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

How To Install Kernel 6.13

How To Install Kernel 6.13.11 On Ubuntu, Debian And Derivative Systems

The Linux kernel is the core component of any Linux operating system, managing hardware resources and system processes. In this guide we will be installing Kernel 6.13.11, which has been…

geekvater April 30, 2025

CLI Magic

How to Set a New PATH in csh and tcsh

The PATH environment variable plays a critical role in Unix-like systems, telling the shell where to look for executable files. When you type a command, the shell searches the directories…

geekvater April 30, 2025

CLI Magic

How to Use the echo Command in Shell Scripting

The echo command is one of the most commonly used commands in Unix-like operating systems. It serves the purpose of printing text to the standard output (stdout), and it's an…

geekvater April 29, 2025

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

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

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

Bash Inputrc Tricks: Smarter Tab Completion

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

5 Things I Like About Ubuntu 25.04 “Plucky Puffin”

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

How To Install Kernel 6.13.11 On Ubuntu, Debian And Derivative Systems

How to Set a New PATH in csh and tcsh

How to Use the echo Command in Shell Scripting

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