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5 Bash Commands That Separate Junior Devs from Senior Engineers

Stop clicking. Start controlling. The quiet shift from “user” to “admin” happens here. Last Updated: 2025-12-16 — Validator: OrionInsist I used to be afraid of the black screen. I remember staring at the blinking cursor, feeling the weight of my own incompetence. My mouse was my safety blanket. If I couldn’t right-click it, I didn’t touch it. But dragging files across windows and hunting for “Settings” menus wasn’t just slow—it was exhausting. I was working for the computer, not the other way around. ...

December 16, 2025 · 4 min · 738 words · Murat Kurkoglu
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Why I Threw Away My Mouse (The Shell vs. GUI Debate)

A manifesto on why the Command Line Interface (CLI) beats the Graphical User Interface (GUI) for serious technical work.

December 15, 2025 · 4 min · 785 words · Murat Kurkoglu
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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.

October 30, 2025 · 6 min · Murat Kurkoglu
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Bash Scripting Code and Automation

Bash scripting is a powerful tool for automating tasks, processing data, and making decisions based on conditions. In this blog post, we’ll explore various Bash commands and scripting techniques, explaining their purposes and providing examples along the way. 1. Echo Command The echo command is used to print text to the terminal. It can also display the values of variables. echo $0 $1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 In this example, $0 represents the script’s name, while $1 to $9 are command-line arguments passed to the script. When you run the script as ./myscript.sh or ./myscript.sh orion insist, you can see how these variables capture the script’s name and arguments. ...

September 16, 2023 · 3 min · orioninsist
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Linux Mastery Essential Commands Shortcuts

Introduction Linux’s power lies in its command-line interface, and mastering essential commands is key to becoming proficient. In this article, we’ll explore a set of vital Linux commands, shortcuts for popular editors (neovim, vim, and emacs), and delve into file permissions. We’ll also guide you on how to add popular plugins step by step. Editor Shortcuts and Popular Plugin Installation Learn essential shortcuts and how to install popular plugins for neovim, vim, and emacs. ...

September 16, 2023 · 2 min · orioninsist
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Linux Essentials Mastering Key Commands

Introduction The Linux command line is an exciting place, home to many powerful tools and operations. In this article, we will dive into the basics of the Linux command line, exploring essential commands and providing valuable tips and shortcuts. cd Command cd /: Used to navigate to the root directory. cd ..: Takes you one directory up. cd ../..: Moves you two directories up. ls Command ls -l: Displays files and directories in a detailed format. ls -a: Reveals hidden files and directories. ls -la: Lists all files and directories in detailed and hidden formats. file Command file a.txt: Determines the type of a specified file. ...

September 16, 2023 · 2 min · orioninsist