Change default terminal in Ubuntu/Debian with Openbox
I want to experiment a bit with other terminal emulator as I have always used Terminator.
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Make the Ctrl+Shift shortcut for iBus to switch input
I always familiar with using Ctrl + Shift to switch between input mode (switch typing language).
Understand Linux Distribution
Environment (KDE, Gnome, XFCE…): the look and feel of a Linux
Bash theme with Oh-my-bash
Oh my bash: a frame work of Bash shell and extends its ability to install plugin and theme.
Add Bash Aliases
In stead of having to type a frequenly used command, I can specify a “short word” (shortcut) to represent it. The “short word” is an alias.
Remove Firefox title bar
Remove the title bar to get more screen space (like in Chrome).
Sublime Text 3 keyboard shortcuts
I find these following shortcut keys essential.
Setup Multiple Monitors in Linux with Arandr
1. Arandr for arranging multiple monitors
Add an autostart file Openbox style for Raspberry Pi
When using Raspberry as headless server, eventually I will need to run some commands or apps at start up.
Install a transmission server (on Raspberry Pi)
Why another Transmission guide: This is my seft-note. This guide focus on giving more comprehensive information about permission.
Crontab Basic
Cron is for scheduling tasks.
Wallpaper Slideshow With Nitrogen
To automatically change wallpapers after a period of time.
RESTful Routes Reminder
I get this table from a course by Colt Steele (best teacher ever!). Put here just as an easy to reach reference.
Better font for LibreOffice and Linux
Please understand that I am no expert on font rederring, and this post is just a note for my future self in case I have to reinstall the whole system.
Raspberry-Pi
Parse Gmail for attachments
My only focus is to parse my Gmail for .epub files (for my ebook converter server) and sort them to a folder. You can use it for any other file format.
How to set up Raspberry Pis as headless servers
The steps laying out here are distilled from my own trial and error. Hope it will help you! Download Raspbian image Because I run servers headless, there is ...
What I use Raspberry Pi for and my own opinions about it
I have been using Raspberry Pi from the model B, 1st to the 3rd version of the board and have some interesting things to share in case someone is wondering t...
Convert and send ebook to kindle
I have been using kindle for several years and used the GUI version of Calibre to convert ebook then using Thunderbird to send the converted ebook to my kind...
Use Mutt As Email Client
I only use the Raspberry Pi for headless server, so I need a email client for sending email.
Back Up Raspberry Pi OS To Image
After install and configure many things on my Raspbery Pi, it will be too much if I have to do it again. Backing it up is really a good idea.
Debian
What I use Raspberry Pi for and my own opinions about it
I have been using Raspberry Pi from the model B, 1st to the 3rd version of the board and have some interesting things to share in case someone is wondering t...
Convert and send ebook to kindle
I have been using kindle for several years and used the GUI version of Calibre to convert ebook then using Thunderbird to send the converted ebook to my kind...
Use Mutt As Email Client
I only use the Raspberry Pi for headless server, so I need a email client for sending email.
Ubuntu
What I use Raspberry Pi for and my own opinions about it
I have been using Raspberry Pi from the model B, 1st to the 3rd version of the board and have some interesting things to share in case someone is wondering t...
Convert and send ebook to kindle
I have been using kindle for several years and used the GUI version of Calibre to convert ebook then using Thunderbird to send the converted ebook to my kind...
Use Mutt As Email Client
I only use the Raspberry Pi for headless server, so I need a email client for sending email.
Command-line
Convert and send ebook to kindle
I have been using kindle for several years and used the GUI version of Calibre to convert ebook then using Thunderbird to send the converted ebook to my kind...
Use Mutt As Email Client
I only use the Raspberry Pi for headless server, so I need a email client for sending email.
Apps
How I install and use Obmenu Generator
Since I always find any auto-generated menu is too busy, I need obmenu-generator to generate a menu with only items I need and display their associated icons.
Flameshot as screenshot app
Several days ago, I needed a screenshot of a small part of my screen. As usual I tried to open Shutter and found that the command shutter “is not found”.
Debian-10
Upgrade Debian from 9 to 10 (Stretch to Buster)
First, change the content of the sources.list file.
Operating-system
Upgrade Debian from 9 to 10 (Stretch to Buster)
First, change the content of the sources.list file.