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Linux su with custom shell
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Linux su with custom shell

BySumGuy 2023-02-122023-02-25

I have some server-only users for things like CI or media streaming that I have removed shell access from for security. sometimes however I need to login to them to test something or fix something. well here’s a very easy way to su over to them without setting their shell to something else and then setting it…

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Restart service on no linux logs output
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Restart service on no linux logs output

BySumGuy 2019-09-082022-09-11

Sometimes I have apps that suddenly stop working, however, they don’t have PID output or I can’t start them via systemd or upstart due to convoluted requirements. Other times the app is on but it stops processing incoming queues due to various reasons. I need to make sure i have a mechanism in place to Restart…

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Ubuntu & Bash tutorial & basic utilities
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Ubuntu & Bash tutorial & basic utilities

BySumGuy 2016-08-032019-10-28

An introduction to the CLI (Command Line Interface) and Bash on Ubuntu Linux aka a bash tutorial The default shell that is installed on Ubuntu Linux is bash. Alternatives exist, but they’re beyond the scope of this tutorial (check our post here for more info on how to isntall a better alternative to bash called Zshell…

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Why you should switch to ZShell ( zsh )
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Why you should switch to ZShell ( zsh )

BySumGuy 2016-05-122016-05-13

Why use ZShell It has some amazing features, but right out of the gate in no particular order: Context based tab completion that puts most others out there to shame. Shared history among tabs. Dynamic Load modules Spelling correction that out performs most others out there. Globbing that works on magic. I am positive of…

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Alsa CLI Volume control
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Alsa CLI Volume control

BySumGuy 2016-05-052023-02-28

I couldn’t find the silly volume control in the system settings one day so I figured there had to be something I could use to control volume settings like mic boost without needing a GUI or remembering names and numbers for the CLI. well there is and it’s so easy a caveman could do it…

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Cyanogenmod Gapps error with SetupWizard
Android | shell

Cyanogenmod Gapps error with SetupWizard

BySumGuy 2016-05-012016-05-11

I saw that CM13 is out and it brings Android 6.0.1 (r17) goodies such as the battery saving ‘doze’ functionality and new permissions model, alongside the usual set of CM features. I have an HTC m8 sitting around which I figure was due for a custom rom right about now, so I downloaded and install…

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  1. SumGuy on Geforce now errors on Tmobile home internet2023-06-10

    Pfft what's even real any more! And yeah something is weird about it, but for now the vpn works.

  2. Cisco on Geforce now errors on Tmobile home internet2023-06-10

    Get a real PC bro! jk. I wonder if Tmo is trying to limit your "unlimited" data. regards!

  3. Linda Sherratt on Enable WebGL on Chrome or Firefox2023-06-10

    the instructions are too difficult for me to comprehend

  4. gst on Proxmox iso upload method2023-06-10

    I was trying to get an ISO through mounted USB but your guide is a straight-forward. Thanks a lot SumGuy!

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