I really have too many tray icons. You know the ones. They sit on your taskbar, perhaps doing something in the background or, at least, giving you ...

Skip one-click backup apps. This rsync script gives you full control over what gets saved and when, plus logs and a few hard-won lessons.

Here are 10 PowerShell commands to use in 2026. The Get-Help cmdlet displays information about PowerShell concepts and ...

TLDR and Cheat don't replace man pages; they complement them. They're perfect for day-to-day learning and quick reference ...

You should never have to work with the root user account on Linux, especially on a desktop installation. There can be occasions when you need to use root on a server. If you must use root, do so with ...

Fresh is an easy-to-use and poweful text editor for the terminal. It takes many things we love about modern graphical editors ...

Homebrew is a free, open-source package manager for Linux and MacOS that simplifies the installation and management of software. Think of Homebrew as a command-line version of the App Store that ...

A will ensures your assets are passed on to the heirs of your choosing. You can complete simple wills using software, but it might be better to hire an attorney if your finances are complex. In ...

Subscriptions, subscriptions, subscriptions. It was bad enough when your video streaming app, music app, and VPN required one. Now you've got subscriptions for shaving razors, dog toys, and beef jerky ...

We are always amused that we can run emulations or virtual copies of yesterday’s computers on our modern computers. In fact, there is so much power at your command now that you can run, say, ...

Journaling for just a few minutes every day can help turn it into a stress-relieving, sustainable habit. It may help to write at the same time each day or use prompts for fresh ideas. One of your best ...