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Visual Studio Code just got a huge terminal upgrade

Visual Studio Code just released its November 2025 update, version 1.107. There are more improvements for AI coding agents ...
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Using command options and arguments to get just the right output on Linux

This post covers some well-known Linux commands that, when used with particular options and arguments, can save you some time or ensure that what you are doing is what you intended. The first “trick” ...
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Linux cp Command: My Most-Used Flags and Arguments

The cp command on Linux has some cool options that extend its usage. Most users only do vanilla copying and never bother to explore the flags that come with it. After trying out a few, I realized that ...
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My 8 must-use Linux commands, and how they can make your life easier

The command line isn't required when using Linux. To truly maximize your Linux experience, you should still learn it. Some commands are more useful than others. Before we begin, I want to be clear: ...
Ars Technica

Linux/BSD command line wizardry: Learn to think in sed, awk, and grep

As a relatively isolated junior sysadmin, I remember seeing answers on Experts Exchange and later Stack Exchange that baffled me. Authors and commenters might chain 10 commands together with pipes and ...
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Using aliases on Linux

Setting up aliases on Linux systems can save you a lot of time and trouble on the command line. This post shows how to set up and manage aliases and provides a number of examples on how and why to use ...