https://orioninsist.org/Recent content on orioninsisthttps://orioninsist.org/orioninsist-logo.pnghttps://orioninsist.org/orioninsist-logo.pngHugo -- 0.165.0en-USSun, 30 Aug 2026 17:46:27 +0300https://orioninsist.org/contact/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0300https://orioninsist.org/contact/Official Orioninsist links, latest releases, social profiles, and contact information.https://orioninsist.org/blog/safe-folder-move-bash-script/Sat, 16 May 2026 21:24:52 +0300https://orioninsist.org/blog/safe-folder-move-bash-script/A simple Bash script with demo, dry-run, and apply modes to safely move a folder along with its contents.https://orioninsist.org/qrcode-portfolio/Mon, 04 May 2026 19:20:32 +0300https://orioninsist.org/qrcode-portfolio/A portfolio of 10 large-logo QR art examples by orioninsist, featuring dark tech wordmark QR designs, constellation QR artwork, cybersecurity shield QR concepts, terminal cursor QR art, sticker QR visuals, event pass QR designs, and AVIF web assets.https://orioninsist.org/qrcode/Mon, 04 May 2026 18:32:07 +0300https://orioninsist.org/qrcode/Professional static QR code design packages with ready logo, brand color, CTA text, verification, and print-ready delivery files.https://orioninsist.org/blog/tier-1-soc-cheat-sheet-first-15-minutes/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0300https://orioninsist.org/blog/tier-1-soc-cheat-sheet-first-15-minutes/A practical Tier-1 SOC cheat sheet for the first 15 minutes of triage, covering event IDs, ports, evidence collection, and escalation decisions.https://orioninsist.org/blog/soc-structure-tier-1-role-quick-guide/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0300https://orioninsist.org/blog/soc-structure-tier-1-role-quick-guide/Understand SOC structure, Tier-1 responsibilities, and essential tools in 15 minutes. 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Includes a quick command and Bash automation.https://orioninsist.org/blog/pacman-install-upgrade-history/Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:40:04 -0700https://orioninsist.org/blog/pacman-install-upgrade-history/Learn how to check Pacman install, upgrade, and removal history in Arch Linux using pacman.log to audit package changes and troubleshoot issues.https://orioninsist.org/blog/system-status-snapshot-cpu-ram-disk-ports/Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:40:04 -0700https://orioninsist.org/blog/system-status-snapshot-cpu-ram-disk-ports/One-command system status snapshot: load/CPU, RAM, disk usage, listening ports, and top processes—run in a minimal Docker lab for repeatable results.https://orioninsist.org/blog/my-cybersecurity-career-journey-soc-tier-1-begins/Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:18:58 +0300https://orioninsist.org/blog/my-cybersecurity-career-journey-soc-tier-1-begins/I am documenting my step-by-step process, technical notes, and lessons learned while training to become a Junior Security Analyst on TryHackMe.https://orioninsist.org/blog/linux-logrotate-prevent-disk-full-outages-without-losing-logs/Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:51:16 +0300https://orioninsist.org/blog/linux-logrotate-prevent-disk-full-outages-without-losing-logs/Learn how Linux logrotate prevents disk full incidents while preserving useful logs for security and troubleshooting, with safe configs and examples.https://orioninsist.org/blog/7-life-saving-bash-commands-linux/Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:49:07 +0300https://orioninsist.org/blog/7-life-saving-bash-commands-linux/Stop using the mouse. 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Here is why I switched to a local KVM setup on Arch Linux for my Master's studies.https://orioninsist.org/blog/why-my-lab-is-the-most-secure-place-i-work/Sat, 29 Nov 2025 18:08:46 +0300https://orioninsist.org/blog/why-my-lab-is-the-most-secure-place-i-work/How I built a reliable, isolated, and predictable cyber security lab using virtualization and simple command-line controls.https://orioninsist.org/blog/linux-automated-backup-rsync-guide/Wed, 26 Nov 2025 03:31:43 +0300https://orioninsist.org/blog/linux-automated-backup-rsync-guide/Learn how to secure your data using rsync and cron. A complete guide to incremental backups for Linux systems.https://orioninsist.org/blog/essential-wayland-tools-sway-2025/Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:34:57 +0300https://orioninsist.org/blog/essential-wayland-tools-sway-2025/A complete guide to the essential Wayland-native tools that make Sway fast, stable, and productivity-ready for developers. Includes tool list, configurations, and workflow optimization tips.https://orioninsist.org/blog/ultimate-sway-config-2025/Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:01:01 +0300https://orioninsist.org/blog/ultimate-sway-config-2025/A complete, production-grade Sway configuration optimized for performance, stability, and minimalism on Wayland. 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This 1500-word guide explores the Bash echo command, detailing the crucial difference between single and double quotes.https://orioninsist.org/blog/mastering-bash-echo-quotes-concatenation/Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:35:59 +0300https://orioninsist.org/blog/mastering-bash-echo-quotes-concatenation/Learn more than just printing. This guide explores the Bash echo command, detailing the crucial difference between single and double quotes for mastering strings.https://orioninsist.org/blog/terminal-vs-shell-vs-bash-guide/Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:59:32 +0300https://orioninsist.org/blog/terminal-vs-shell-vs-bash-guide/Confused by Terminal, Shell, and Bash? This guide clarifies the essential differences, explains the CLI, and shows why Bash became the standard.https://orioninsist.org/blog/optimized-foot-config-for-sway-wayland/Sat, 08 Nov 2025 12:56:33 +0300https://orioninsist.org/blog/optimized-foot-config-for-sway-wayland/My complete, optimized foot.ini config for Sway/Wayland. Learn how to get the perfect minimalist terminal with JetBrains Mono, Dracula, and CSD disabled.https://orioninsist.org/blog/arch-linux-hibernate-fix-empty-boot-loader-entries-uki/Sat, 08 Nov 2025 02:01:09 +0300https://orioninsist.org/blog/arch-linux-hibernate-fix-empty-boot-loader-entries-uki/Couldn't enable hibernate on Arch Linux with systemd-boot? My /boot/loader/entries/ was empty. Here’s the fix: Unified Kernel Images (UKI) and /etc/kernel/cmdline.https://orioninsist.org/blog/wayland-broke-my-scripts-meet-wtype-your-new-xdotool/Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:57:37 +0300https://orioninsist.org/blog/wayland-broke-my-scripts-meet-wtype-your-new-xdotool/Frustrated that xdotool is broken in Wayland? 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This guide shows how to build a Bash script with FFmpeg to merge, 4K-upscale, and watermark vertical videos.https://orioninsist.org/blog/my-arch-sway-workflow-pwa-keybindings/Fri, 07 Nov 2025 21:41:17 +0300https://orioninsist.org/blog/my-arch-sway-workflow-pwa-keybindings/A deep dive into my Arch Linux + Sway keybindings. Learn my Mod4 strategy and how I use a custom shell script to launch web apps like ChatGPT as PWAs.https://orioninsist.org/blog/fix-sway-keyboard-layout-switching/Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:27:17 +0300https://orioninsist.org/blog/fix-sway-keyboard-layout-switching/Fix flaky Sway keyboard layout switching for good. This guide details a robust fix using Mod4+space and `swaymsg input type:keyboard` for `xkb_layout`.https://orioninsist.org/blog/what-is-the-go-folder-and-is-it-safe-to-delete/Sun, 02 Nov 2025 01:23:39 +0300https://orioninsist.org/blog/what-is-the-go-folder-and-is-it-safe-to-delete/Discovered a mysterious 'go' directory in your Linux home folder? This guide explains what the Go module cache is, why tools like Hugo create it, and how to safely clean it with go clean -modcache to reclaim disk space.https://orioninsist.org/blog/stop-linux-auto-creating-downloads-folder/Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:48:23 +0300https://orioninsist.org/blog/stop-linux-auto-creating-downloads-folder/Tired of the Downloads folder reappearing on your minimalist Arch Linux + Sway setup? This guide shows how to edit the XDG user-dirs.dirs file to permanently set your home directory as the default.https://orioninsist.org/blog/a-modern-gnu-screen-setup-on-arch-linux/Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:20:27 +0300https://orioninsist.org/blog/a-modern-gnu-screen-setup-on-arch-linux/Supercharge your terminal workflow on Arch Linux! A deep dive into installing GNU Screen and using a custom .screenrc to get modern features like tmux.https://orioninsist.org/blog/the-sway-samurai-zellij-arch-linux/Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:37:48 +0300https://orioninsist.org/blog/the-sway-samurai-zellij-arch-linux/Deep dive into adopting Zellij, the modern terminal multiplexer, on an Arch Linux, Sway Wayland setup. I detail the immediate productivity gains using its default configuration.