Tag: macOS
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Mastering the dig Command for DNS Queries
The dig command (Domain Information Groper) is a powerful and flexible tool for querying Domain Name System (DNS) records. It is commonly used by network administrators, developers, and security professionals to troubleshoot DNS issues, verify domain configurations, and gather domain information. This article provides a detailed guide on using dig effectively. Basic Usage The simplest… Read more…
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Microsoft Windows App for Windows Missing Basic RDP Features
Microsoft Windows App: Comparing Experiences on Windows and macOS In the ever-evolving tech landscape, Microsoft’s Windows App is designed as a unified platform for remote work and virtualization. However, its performance and usability vary significantly across platforms. While the app’s features are tailored to cater to enterprise needs, many users have expressed frustration over its… Read more…
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How to Remove Startup Items Not Managed by Login Items & Extensions in macOS
macOS provides tools like “Login Items” in System Preferences and the Extensions section to manage startup applications. However, some startup items do not appear in these interfaces. This guide explains how to locate and remove such startup items. 1. Inspect Startup Directories in /Library and ~/Library macOS stores system-wide and user-specific startup items in specific… Read more…
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Advanced Configuration of Vim Editor: Taking Your Editing Experience to the Next Level
Vim is renowned for its versatility and efficiency as a text editor. While its basic functionalities are often sufficient for everyday tasks, advanced features make Vim a powerful tool for developers, writers, and anyone who works with text. This article explores advanced techniques and configurations that can elevate your Vim editing experience. Customizing Vim with… Read more…
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MTR – My Trace Route : A Powerful Network Diagnostic Tool
MTR (My Traceroute) is a comprehensive network diagnostic tool that amalgamates the functionalities of the traditional ping and traceroute commands. By providing real-time analysis of the network path between a source and a destination, MTR assists in identifying issues such as latency, packet loss, and routing anomalies. Installation: Basic Usage: To initiate MTR in its… Read more…
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Different Use Cases of Bash and EXP (Expect)
What Bash can do, Expect can also achieve; but what Expect can do, Bash may not necessarily be able to accomplish. In system administration and automation tasks, bash and EXP (the command from the Expect tool) are two powerful utilities. While both are used in the command-line environment to execute tasks, they serve distinct purposes… Read more…
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Using LFTP and Dynamic Variables to Backup Files to a Remote FTP Server
This article provides a simple guide for using LFTP, a powerful command-line FTP client, to automate file backups to a remote FTP server. We will leverage dynamic variables like date and time to create unique backup directories and filenames. What is LFTP? LFTP is a robust command-line tool that supports a wide range of features,… Read more…
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Why Doesn’t Apple Fix the iCloud for Windows 11 Sync Issue?
Apple iCloud has 5.95K ratings on the Microsoft Store but only scores 2.6 stars, mainly because its performance on Windows 11 is extremely poor. Basic functionalities, such as downloading files from iCloud to Windows and syncing updated files from the Windows hard drive to iCloud, often fail to work properly. From what I understand, since… Read more…
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MikroTik WinBox Universal for macOS is Here
https://mikrotik.com/download For years, MikroTik’s WinBox, the indispensable tool for managing RouterOS devices, lacked a native version for macOS users. This absence forced many macOS enthusiasts to rely on Wine, a compatibility layer to run Windows applications, to access WinBox. While functional, this workaround was cumbersome and often introduced performance issues or setup complications. The longing… Read more…