cybrkyd

@cybrkyd@so.pfm.cx

Just another cyber kid. Into Linux and everything FOSS but am capable of inserting other topics into my timeline. Come in, look around, stay a while.

#Linux #FOSS #Photo #Photography #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #fedi22 #Python

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GITHUB: https://github.com/cybrkyd

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= NEW BLOG POST =

So, what date is this?

Let’s try writing the date in plain English, using words for the month - we can still use numerals for the day and year. That way, everyone will know exactly which date we mean.

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Art speaking what we all need to say.

https://so.pfm.cx/channel/aljazeera_rssaljazeera_rss wrote the following post Sat, 30 Mar 2024 18:00:22 +0000

Belfast mural artists put up powerful show of solidarity with Gaza
Belfast's iconic International Wall has been transformed by local artists into the Palestinian Wall.

https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/3/30/belfast-mural-artists-put-up-powerful-show-of-solidarity-with-gaza?traffic_source=rss

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Hello Cyber World

cybrkyd.com welcomes you. Stay tuned for what is coming next.

https://cybrkyd.com/post/hello-cyber-world/

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I Use Linux

I use Linux as my main desktop OS and on my laptop. The reason I use Linux is because it offers me freedom, privacy and transparency over and above what any other operating system does. And, of course, the best part is that it is 100% free!

https://cybrkyd.com/post/i-use-linux/

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Manually installing Firefox in Linux

My personal preference is to run a non-repository Firefox on my system. I’ll explain why and demonstrate how this is easily achieved in minutes.

https://cybrkyd.com/post/manually-installing-firefox-in-linux/

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Optimising my Linux Mint installation

I upgrade my system quite often and when I do, I have a handy checklist that I use to get me setup and running in less than one hour.

https://cybrkyd.com/post/optimising-my-linux-mint-installation/

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Introduction to grep command

grep is a Linux command line tool used for text-searching in files. It is a versatile tool, capable of searching through single and multiple files as well as recursively through directories.

https://cybrkyd.com/post/introduction-to-grep-command/

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Working with raw HTML in Hugo

Markdown in Hugo is a fun, fast way to get your content from draft to publication. Markdown has its limits though and sometimes, what you really need is a bit of HTML to add those finishing touches.

https://cybrkyd.com/post/working-with-raw-html-in-hugo/

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What we really need is an open smartphone

It boggles the mind as to how we have grown accustomed to having an inaccessible device in our hands and pockets all day. Why do we continue to tolerate and support smartphone manufacturers in their efforts to track us and mine our data?

https://cybrkyd.com/post/what-we-really-need-is-an-open-smartphone/

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Conky Ironman Theme

I’m not one for obsessing over my desktop but I have a soft-spot for Conky. I have created Conky Ironman, a beautiful Conky theme which displays date and time, system info, network status, live crypto prices and a to-do list.

https://cybrkyd.com/post/conky-ironman-theme/

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Rsync Basics Tutorial With Examples

Rsync is a tool used to synchronise files both locally and remotely on Linux systems. Commonly used for backups and mirroring, Rsync uses a delta-transfer algorithm which sends only the differences between the files.

https://cybrkyd.com/post/rsync-basics-tutorial-with-examples/

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Copy command for files in Linux

Tutorial on the basic usage of the cp command for copying files. Contains examples of copying single files, multiple files and files containing spaces in their names.

https://cybrkyd.com/post/cp-command-for-files-in-linux/

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Copy command for directories in Linux

Tutorial on the basic usage of the cp command for copying directories. Contains examples of copying single directories, multiple directories and directories containing spaces in their names.

https://cybrkyd.com/post/cp-command-for-directories-in-linux/

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How To Copy Files And Retain Permissions

A brief tutorial on copying files in Linux whilst retaining the original file permissions and ownership. Details on how to preserve permissions when copying from EXT4 to NTFS.

https://cybrkyd.com/post/how-to-copy-files-and-retain-permissions/

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A Simple Bash Backup Script

Many Linux users tend to backup their entire /home directory or rely on apps to take care of this critical task. Backup only the essentials with this simple and fast bash script.

https://cybrkyd.com/post/a-simple-bash-backup-script/

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Linux bash and zsh alias command with examples

Aliases are shortcuts to run commands or a sequence of commands. Improve your workflow by creating shell aliases in bash or zsh for frequently used commands.

https://cybrkyd.com/post/linux-bash-and-zsh-alias-command-with-examples/

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Some musings on Mastodon

I joined Mastodon and left 5 days later but I remain an active member of the Fediverse. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Mastodon; I’m just after something a little less centralised.

https://cybrkyd.com/post/some-musings-on-mastodon/

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A no-fuss grey theme for Thunderbird

I’ve been looking around for a mid-grey theme for Thunderbird for quite some time with little success. So I decided to figure out how to make my own.

https://cybrkyd.com/post/a-no-fuss-grey-theme-for-thunderbird/

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GPG quick-reference cheat sheet

GPG quick-reference cheat sheet for basic usage scenarios.

https://cybrkyd.com/post/gpg-quick-reference-cheat-sheet/

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Google News Feed URL fails in Thunderbird

Thunderbird does not accept Google News Feed URLs as valid RSS. Attempting to subscribe to a search or a category will fail as either invalid or not authorised. This workaround gets past that limitation and allows subscribing to Google News RSS in Thunderbird.

https://cybrkyd.com/post/google-news-feed-url-fails-in-thunderbird/

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Fight for Privacy

Our basic human right to privacy is gradually slipping away and we are complicit. We must do all that we can to defend this right. We must fight, we must resist. Citizens of the World must act to reclaim privacy.

https://cybrkyd.com/post/fight-for-privacy/

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Fixing Gnome Evolution Failed to Connect issue

How to workaround Gnome Evolution’s Failed to authenticate or Failed to connect errors.

https://cybrkyd.com/post/fixing-gnome-evolution-failed-to-connect-issue/

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British-English Language Tools

The British-English Language Tools project provides Linux-based users with the ability to conduct system-wide spell-checking based on the well-established British Standard English convention.

https://cybrkyd.com/post/british-english-language-tools/

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Mastodon Admin bulk domain-blocking via CURL

Mastodon v4.0.2 does not yet have the ability to bulk-import domain blocks at a server level from the Admin UI. How to use CURL for bulk domain blocking.

https://cybrkyd.com/post/mastodon-admin-bulk-domain-blocking-via-curl/

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Fix UFW not enabled after a reboot on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

How to set UFW to auto-start after a reboot on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

https://cybrkyd.com/post/fix-ufw-not-enabled-after-a-reboot-on-ubuntu-20.04-lts/

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