Your Linux system is constantly initiating connections in the background. Learn how to use the modern ss command to instantly audit active network sockets, expose chatty processes, and take back control of your data sovereignty.
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23
Apr
Making Citrix Workspace Work on Ubuntu 24.04
had to access citrix for work the other day. It usually works acceptable but not this time…nothing! after some debugging I finally found a fix.
15
Apr
CSV Hell: When Your Data Gets All Philosophical About Line Breaks
Just a quick and dirty script for when your csv files looks like something only a blind poet could put together.
27
Feb
The “Oh No, My Server Is Out of Space” Problem (and a Fix!)
Ever had a server quietly run out of space while you weren’t looking? Yeah, me too. Instead of manually checking disk usage (because who has time for that?), I wrote a Python script that monitors disk space, filters out unimportant partitions, and sends an email alert before things go south. It even has a lockfile mechanism to prevent spamming my inbox. Best part? You can set it up as a cron job and never think about it again—until it warns you just in time. Check out the full breakdown and grab the script to keep your servers in check!
13
Feb
The Great ASCII Art Hunt (or: Why I Had to Build My Own Damn Tool)
So I made a new program. why you ask? because I needed an ascii art generator and could not find one that did what I wanted.
2024
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Nov
WTF is this AI command?
The OpenBSD wtf command has been a beloved tool for quickly decoding acronyms. Inspired by its simplicity, I created a modern version powered by OpenAI’s GPT. This updated wtf answers any query—not just acronyms—delivering concise explanations with references, all from the command line. Whether you’re curious about quantum computing or Kubernetes, this tool combines the charm of the original with the power of AI to provide answers in seconds.
08
Nov
Linux like it’s 1999
Just a fun video looking back at how “easy” (not!) the linux installation was just 25years ago.
03
Sep
Chat in the Shadows: Dark IRC on Linux for Maximum Privacy
So, you’ve heard about the Telegram fiasco, right? The big guy in charge got thrown in the slammer in France, and everyone started panicking about who’s really in control of our messages. If that doesn’t scream, “Hey, maybe don’t trust centralized platforms,” then I don’t know what will. But don’t worry! This guide is here […]
07
Jun
Ctr-z bf/bg toggle for Fish shell
An update to a popular post on toggling processes using Ctrl-Z, now focusing on the Fish shell. The tutorial requires Fish shell version 3.2 or newer and provides a command to bind Ctrl-Z for foreground processing without displaying irrelevant information.
11
Apr
Neovim Note-Taking: A Lua Adventure
A quick look at 7-line piece of neovim lua code that has changed my workflow quite a bit. Note-taking simplicity at its best.