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Using MacOS for the first time after 20+ years of Linux

I’ve used Linux as my main Operating System for over 20 years, and just started using macOS for work this year (2025). I’m treating it as a research experiment—to see how another OS works and look for ways to improve my Linux setup (which I already have—like using pbcopy/pbpaste, and recently, the trash command). I’ll…
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. 🤖 Clarification on the use of Artificial Intelligence in this content
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…
How to get em dash(—) in Ubuntu Linux

Today I Learned that the easiest way to get an em dash (—) 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…
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…
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.
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…
Building in Public: Open Graph Image Generator: Part 1

Automating Open Graph image creation with shot-scraper: a look behind the scenes of building a simple MVP, with all my learnings shared.
Docker Desktop is not starting in Ubuntu 24.04

Docker Desktop wouldn’t start on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Found out it’s not yet supported, but fixed it with a single command.
The books I read in 2023

This marks the fourth year of my annual booklist, organized into categories such as Productivity, Leadership, Product Management, and Others. For each category, I’ve selected a top recommendation and have shared some thoughts on the habit of reading.