Linux

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Bash 'pwd': Your 'You Are Here' Map in the Terminal

Ever feel lost in the Linux terminal? Learn why ‘pwd’ (Print Working Directory) is more than a command—it’s the anchor for your mental model.

Terminal vs. Shell vs. Bash: Clearing Up the Confusion

Confused by Terminal, Shell, and Bash? This guide clarifies the essential differences, explains the CLI, and shows why Bash became the standard.

A developer's guide to replacing xdotool with wtype for keyboard and mouse automation on Wayland compositors like Sway and Hyprland.

Wayland Broke My Scripts: Meet wtype, Your New xdotool

Frustrated that xdotool is broken in Wayland? Learn how to use wtype, the modern tool for keyboard and mouse automation in Sway and Hyprland.

A male and female developer comparing three different dynamic application launcher UIs (rofi, wofi, and wmenu) on a futuristic Wayland-based Linux desktop.

Rofi vs. Wofi vs. Wmenu: The Ultimate Wayland & X11 Guide

Rofi vs. Wofi vs. Wmenu: Which app launcher is best for your X11 or Wayland setup? A deep-dive comparison of features, configuration, and philosophy.

A developer's hand on an ergonomic keyboard, with a screen in the background showing a Sway config file with a line highlighted, demonstrating a fix for keyboard layouts.

Fix Sway's Flaky Keyboard Layout Switching for Good

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.

A Linux terminal showing the successful execution of the 'go clean -modcache' command, reclaiming disk space.

What Is the ~/go Folder & 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.