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This open-source Linux app got me to ditch the git command (opens the original)
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This beautiful Linux terminal app will help you ditch the git command line for good. Its responsive layout and keyboard interface help to tackle the challenge of even complex git commands. Lazygit is a tool designed to ease your day-to-day git use. The git command-line program is definitely worth learning, but it’s highly complex. It may offer a huge number of features, but you probably only use a tiny subset of them. Even so, it can be hard to remember those commands that are essential yet rare
Linux swap files just saved my low-RAM PC from obsolescence (opens the original)
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A low-powered CPU can make some tasks slower, while a small disk drive means you’ll have space for fewer files. But a machine with low memory can be catastrophic: applications hanging or getting closed by the memory manager, or even the whole system coming to a halt. As with many trade-offs, the ideal scenario depends on your personal circumstances. However, using more swap space can give some big wins, and it’s very easy to try out. Earlier this year, I bought a Beelink SER3 Mini PC with 8GB RA
These 50-year-old Linux commands still beat modern alternatives (opens the original)
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Many Linux commands we still use every day originated with Version 1 Unix, all the way back in 1971. Some still outperform their modern equivalents, either in pure processing speed or in other measures like availability and flexibility. By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive our newsletters; you can unsubscribe any time. *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Pol
You only need 12 lines of CSS to build a clean, attractive website (opens the original)
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A web page without any styling is like a blank canvas. The possibilities are endless, and it’s easy to waste time experimenting with different layouts, colors, and fonts. But the default browser styles are not ideal, so you need to put in the effort just to get started with a proper design. By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive our newsletters; you can unsubscribe any time. *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number By creating an
Why open source isn’t free (and never was) (opens the original)
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Open source software is a vital part of modern computing; it’s involved in much of the software we use every day. But is it too good to be true, and is it really free, in either sense of the word? By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive our newsletters; you can unsubscribe any time. *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive our newsl
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