Tag: productivity

Paperless-ngx: Scan It, Forget It, Find It Instantly

Paperless-ngx Docker setup with OCR, auto-tagging, email ingestion, mobile scanning, and a backup strategy for going fully digital with your documents.

Continue.dev vs Cody vs Tabby: AI Code Assistants That Live on Your Machine

Compare Continue.dev, Cody, and Tabby — three self-hosted AI code assistants that keep your code private, cost nothing per token, and work offline.

SSH Multiplexing: Stop Reconnecting Every Time

Master SSH ControlMaster, ControlPath, and ControlPersist. Reuse connections for lightning-fast SSH, SCP, and rsync operations.

The SSH Config File: The Shortcut You're Not Using

Master ~/.ssh/config: Host aliases, HostName, User, Port, IdentityFile, ProxyJump. Stop typing long SSH commands. One-line setup.

Using the Clipboard from the Linux Terminal

Copy and paste from the Linux terminal without a mouse. Master xclip, xsel, wl-copy, and integrate clipboard with tmux and SSH.

Preserving Bash History in Multiple Terminal Windows

By default bash history is lost across multiple terminal sessions. Fix it with HISTAPPEND and PROMPT_COMMAND so nothing gets overwritten.

Mastering Vim: Essential Commands and Tips

vim survival guide — modes, motions, search and replace, macros, splits, and the config tweaks that make it actually enjoyable to use.

Tmux for Streamlining Dev Workflow

tmux sessions, windows, and panes for developers — layouts, plugins, and the .tmux.conf that makes it feel like a proper IDE.

Linux Bash Tips and Tricks pt1

Bash tricks that save keystrokes — history expansion, brace expansion, process substitution, and the shortcuts your fingers will thank you for.