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Count How Many Times a String Appears in a File with a One-Liner

When working with text files, it's extremely helpful to know how to quickly count how many times a specific string appears. This technique can come in handy during log analysis,…

geekvater May 27, 2025

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Sharing PATH, Aliases, and Functions Between Bash and Zsh

When working with both Bash and Zsh, it can be incredibly helpful to maintain a consistent shell environment across both. Whether you're scripting, switching between shells for different projects, or…

geekvater May 23, 2025

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3 Useful Bash Oneliners: Find IP Address, Copy Trick, Run Previous Command with Different Arguments

Mastering one-liner commands in the terminal can significantly boost your efficiency, whether you're managing systems or just organizing your files. These compact, clever snippets can automate repetitive tasks and save…

geekvater May 14, 2025

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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

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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

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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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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