GNU Parallel can do anything, but scripting may be the better option
GNU Parallel is a powerful Linux parallelization tool for local and remote jobs. Its unique command syntax and complex requirements makes it difficult to use.
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Set Store apps as the default for arbitrary file types in Windows 10
Here’s how to make Windows File Explorer open arbitrary files types in apps installed from the Microsoft Store. Includes common troubleshooting steps.
Kitty Letter word-scrambled my brain
Who knew an enchanted letter vortex could cause you trouble falling asleep? How a mobile game engraved a repeating pattern into my brain.
Get Meltdown Alert notifications for PlanetSide 2
Receive browser notifications at the beginning of Meltdown Alert events on your server in PlanetSide 2! Join the fight on Auraxis!
Jellyfin and metadata privacy
The Jellyfin media server can enrich your media collection with metadata from online sources. The price may be free, but the cost is metadata for metadata.
From Plex to Jellyfin Media Server
Why I uninstalled Plex Media Server after over a decade and migrated my movie and TV show collection to Jellyfin instead of Emby.
Be wary of file sync conflicts with KeePass apps on Android
An investigation and comparison into how KeePass-compatible password manager apps for Android handle external changes to an unlocked password vault database.
Please don’t make me choose a username
Forcing the user to choosing a username is a terrible user experience. No one wants to use an online service that forces a name you don’t like.
Don’t be shady, deploy your JavaScript source maps
Source code minification is beneficial, but the resulting obfuscation reduces trust and transparency. Source maps can help restore these and let people learn.
The built-in Windows 10 web browser you’ve never heard about
Windows 10 has a built-in program called Internet Browser (not to be confused with Internet Explorer) that helps you open link files in your preferred web browser.
systemd application firewalls by example
How to restrict Linux services’ network traffic with per-service systemd firewall rules. Enhance security by only allowing required network access.
Don’t use RouterOS DHCP lease scripts to manage DNS
MikroTik’s DHCP lease scripts don’t execute on DHCP renewals, causing issues with DNS registrations when devices suspend and rejoin the network later.