Tag: productivity

Kdenlive + OBS Studio: Screencast Pipeline

Open-source screencast pipeline: record with OBS using the right settings, edit in Kdenlive, ship 1080p MP4. The combo that replaces Camtasia.

Kdenlive Basics: Effects You Actually Use

Kdenlive cheat-sheet for the effects you actually reach for every edit: blur for privacy, audio ducking, titles, transitions, and the render dialog.

Escaping Zim: Migrate to Obsidian

Migrate your Zim Wiki notes to Obsidian using zim2obsidian—escape a dated GTK app for modern sync, mobile access, and a thriving plugin ecosystem.

Why You Should Switch to ZShell (zsh)

Switch your default shell to zsh on Linux — why zsh beats bash, installation, Oh My Zsh setup, essential plugins, and the gotcha that still catches everyone.

Steam on Linux: It Actually Works Now

Steam crossed 5% Linux usage in March 2026. Proton runs most Windows games without touching a config file. Here's the setup that makes Linux gaming not suck.

Obsidian LiveSync: Self-Hosted Sync Without Paying for the Privilege

Ditch Obsidian's $10/month sync fee. Set up LiveSync with CouchDB in Docker and own your notes completely — encryption included.

Semantic Versioning: The Part Everyone Gets Wrong

You think v1.1.0 is backward compatible. Your users think breaking changes are v2.0.0. Both of you are wrong about something.

Shell Setup in 2026: Starship, Plugins, Fish

Oh My Zsh had its moment. Here's the 2026 shell setup: Starship prompt, three killer plugins, and when to consider Fish or Nushell.

.gitignore Entries Every Project Actually Needs

Stop leaking secrets, dependencies, and OS garbage into git. Here are the .gitignore patterns that save you from disaster.

System Prompts: The LLM Feature Most People Ignore

System prompts are your secret weapon. How they work, why they matter more than you think, and 5 patterns that actually change model behavior.

Git Hooks You Should Be Using Locally Right Now

Stop committing broken code. Git hooks catch mistakes before they hit CI, save hours of debugging, and make your team love you.

BookStack vs Wiki.js: Picking Your Self-Hosted Documentation Platform

BookStack vs Wiki.js: different philosophies, same goal. Compare features, Docker setup, editors, SSO, and which one fits your team or homelab.