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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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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.
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Docker Desktop is not starting in Ubuntu 24.04
Docker Desktop wouldnβt start on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Found out it’s not yet supported, but fixed it with a single command.
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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.