Month: January 2023

How to Schedule One-Time Jobs on Linux Using at

January 31, 2023 by Admin

The cron command is a fantastic way to schedule repetitive tasks on Linux. But what if you want to run a particular command or script just once?

Source: How to Schedule One-Time Jobs on Linux Using at (MakeUseOf)

Manage Flatpak App Permissions Easily with Flatseal

January 30, 2023 by Admin

If you make frequent use of Flatpak apps and want a user-friendly front-end for managing app permissions, check out Flatseal.

Source: Manage Flatpak App Permissions Easily with Flatseal – OMG! Linux

Shell Genie – a command-line tool that lets you interact with the terminal in plain English

January 28, 2023 by Admin

Shell Genie

Your wishes are my commands.

Shell Genie is a command-line tool that lets you interact with the terminal in plain English. You ask the genie what you want to do and it will give you the command you need.

System must have Python 3.10 or higher installed.

Shell Genie – Your wishes are my commands (GitHub)

Videos show how to use Shell Genie:

An article on Shell Genie:

Convert Plain English To Commands Using GPT-3 Powered Shell Genie (Linux Uprising)

How to Set Up Local DNS Resolver with Unbound on Ubuntu 22.04

January 27, 2023 by Admin

Unbound is free and open-source DNS server software that can be used for validating, recursive, and caching DNS resolvers. It’s a feature-rich DNS server that supports DNS-over-TLS (DoT), DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH), Query Name Minimisation, the Aggressive Use of DNSSEC-Validated Cache, and support for authority zones. Unbound is focused on the privacy and security of DNS, but without sacrificing the speed and performance.

Source: How to Set Up Local DNS Resolver with Unbound on Ubuntu 22.04 – Howtoforge

How to check the bash shell script is being run by root user or not

January 23, 2023 by Admin

Explains how to check if a bash shell script is being run or executed by the root user account under Linux, macOS, Unix and BSD.

Source: How to check the bash shell script is being run by root user or not – nixCraft

How to use SCP to transfer files in the macOS Terminal

January 22, 2023 by Admin

Secure Copy is a UNIX standard used to transfer files from one computer to another. He’s how to use the function in macOS, all via the Terminal window.

Source: How to use SCP to transfer files in the macOS Terminal | AppleInsider

10 macOS Tips to Boost Your Productivity

January 20, 2023 by Admin

When it comes to working on your Mac, there are so many handy time-saving tricks hidden away in macOS that there’s a good chance you’re missing at least one or two. Here are 10 quick tips, any of which could be key to turbo-charging your productivity.

Source: 10 macOS Tips to Boost Your Productivity – MacRumors