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How to discard all changes in a Git repository
Today I Learned you can discard changes in all files in a Git repo with this command: I use this a lot when testing different PRs and need to discard file changes after running the build command for each one. π€ Clarification on the use of Artificial Intelligence in this content
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How to enable Vertical tabs in Firefox
Today I Learned that you can use Vertical tabs in Firefox since version 136. To enable it, go to Menu > Settings > General > Browser Layout > Select: Vertical tabs. In the sidebar, you can click on ‘Customize Sidebar’ for more options. I found the ‘Move Sidebar to the Right’ feature helpful for avoiding…
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How to get em dash(β) in Ubuntu Linux
Today I Learned that the easiest way to get an em dash (β) is with a Composer Key. To set it up, go to Settings > Keyboard > Special Character Entry > Compose Key, enable it, and pick a key. Be aware that this key will lose its original function. I use Caps Lock, but…
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How to use an iPad as External Monitor for Ubuntu (Linux)
A few years ago, I saw a post in OMG Ubuntu about how to use an iPad as an external monitor using the RDP protocol, but I wasn’t able to get it to work. Now I tried it again and it finally worked! Here is how I did it. Ubuntu 25.04 (Wayland) Enable extendable virtual…
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How to safely remove a PDF password on Linux (Ubuntu)
A common answer to remove a PDF password is to run: qpdf –password=supersecret –decrypt input.pdf output.pdf This approach isn’t secure because it stores your password in terminal history (like .bash_history). Here’s how to fix that: In case you don’t have qpdf, just run sudo apt install qpdf.
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Mapping Logitech Mouse Thumb (Gesture) Button to GNOME Activities Overview in Wayland (Ubuntu)
I’m using a Logitech MX Master 3 and by default, the Mouse Thumb (Gesture) Button triggers the app switcher UI (like Alt+Tab) and I wanted to change it to the Activities Overview (shows all open windows in a zoom out view), that opens when you press Super. To achieve this, we need to install Input…
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How to remove all files in a directory except specific subfolders in Zsh (Linux or Mac)
I’ve shared how to remove all files in a directory except specific subfolders in Bash, but unfortunately, this command doesn’t work for Zsh. After some tweaking, I was able to reproduce the same behavior, which is to remove everything inside wp-content/plugins/, except folders starting with dk- or exactly named auto-login, and index.php: Dry run Hereβs…
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How to use trash (MacOS) command in Linux (Ubuntu)
I learned that macOS has a useful command called trash to move files to the trash instead of deleting them permanently like rm. On Linux (Ubuntu), there’s no native command for that, but you can use the trash-cli tool. Now, just create an alias to emulate the same command: π€ Clarification on the use of…
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Zoom can not start screen share in Ubuntu (Wayland)
After trying to share my screen in Zoom on Ubuntu I got the following error: After a little bit of search, I found out that it was because I was using Wayland (which is used by default) and that Zoom has resolved this issue in client version 5.11.1. To my surprise, the version available in…
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MailPoet (WordPress Plugin) is not working on Firefox
When I opened MailPoet in the WordPress Dashboard using Firefox, nothing was showing, and the solution was so unexpected I had to share it.
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How to remove all files in a directory except specific subfolders in Bash
Today I Learned how to delete all contents of a folder except specific subfolders using Bash.
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Installing Fabric (open-source AI framework) on Ubuntu Linux
Struggling with writing AI prompts and managing their input? Discover Fabric, an open-source framework that simplifies the process with pre-configured prompts and seamless command chaining, making your AI interactions more efficient and effective.