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How to restart Google Chrome (close all open windows)

A simple way to restart the browser directly from the address bar.
How to Fix the MX Master 3 Left Click “Unselecting” Issue

Today I fixed my Logitech MX Master 3 left-click malfunctioning issue and wanted to share a quick tip on how to do it. My mouse was constantly “unselecting” text while I was trying to highlight it, making it feel like the button was loose or losing contact. I followed the steps from this video, which…
Creating an IndieWeb event for the second Homebrew Website Club event

For the first Homebrew Website Club meetup I just created a quick image in Canva and posted it on LinkedIn, but for the second meetup I wanted to have a proper event in the IndieWeb Events page. When I did a quick search when I was thinking about starting this meetup I found the post…
Testing Joplin 3.4

I just read in a list of links from Manual do Usuário that Joplin 3.4 was released. The feature that got me most excited is having more Markdown Editor settings, both in Desktop and Mobile, which add three features: I previously had added them with plugins, like Extended Markdown editor settings or Rich Markdown, and now I’ve…
First Homebrew Website Club Curitiba meeting

Some notes about the event and how it was organized.
Post to test WordPress to Markdown conversion

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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.