How I use cron in Linux
Scheduling tasks with cron means programs can run but you don’t have to stay up late.
Supercharge LibreOffice with Command Line Automation
Did you know that one of LibreOffice’s powers is the ability to operate from the command line like converting documents from one format to another?
My favorite Git tools
Git reflog, git gc, git bisect, and git worktree are just a few of the tools I use routinely.
How I configure Vim as my default editor on Linux
Vim is my favorite editor. These changes to my system make Vim available as the default in programs that use a different editor by default.
Find bugs with the git bisect command
Git’s bisect tool saves time and energy by quickly identifying a bad commit.
Arming Open Source Software for the Future
Future to bring more ARM servers in the data center and cloud than X64 systems.
How I switched from Docker Desktop to Colima
Colima is a Docker Desktop alternative for macOS and Linux that’s now supported by DDEV.
Learn Git: 3 commands to level up your skill
Learn how to use git squash, git rebase, and git cherry-pick.
Git concepts in less than 10 minutes
Understanding Git is essential to open source development, but it can be intimidating to learn. Let this tutorial be your first step to getting to know Git.
Monitoring Linux and Windows hosts with Glances
The Glances tool offers more information about system performance than other sysadmin monitoring tools.
Cinnamon: A Tale of Forks and Familiarity in the Linux Desktop Landscape
Cinnamon is a familiar interface to welcome newcomers transitioning from Windows or macOS.
SysAdmin careers: Curiosity is an asset
Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it helps the sysadmin grow and thrive.
A user’s guide to links in the Linux filesystem
Learn how to use links, which make tasks easier by providing access to files from multiple locations in the Linux filesystem directory tree.
How I used journalctl to Determine the Source of an Electrical Problem
The journalctl command can extract interesting data from the systemd journals. I never thought it could help with hardware electrical problems – until I tried it.
Teaching technical writing with open source
In addition to my work as a consultant, I also teach a few courses on technical writing. One of these is a course about writing...
