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The best way to save money on software development is to get it right the first time. Pair programming, an agile technique, saves development costs by putting two coders to work on the same code. Visual Studio Code and tmate bring the promise of pair programming to remote workers.

The CYA script helps you back up system files, which you can then restore quickly in case of an emergency.

Caddy lets even the most inexperienced user set up a secure web server.

Even though your computer does not come with its own GPS, you can hack one onto it using a mobile phone. Although, it does take quite a bit of fiddling.

In Star Trek, the Borg adds individuals to its collective consciousness, an apt metaphor for any backup application that stores individual files in an archive. BorgBackup creates folder repositories for multiple archives, making it an especially befitting description of assimilation.

LFTP is an alternative to the FTP command set, which supports many protocols and offers countless parameters.

Stacer is a handy graphical tool for cleaning up your Linux system.

One false click can quickly delete important data, or even an entire partition. If a backup tool is missing, only a rescue specialist can help.

Stop fiddling around with the mouse or trackpad – do your file management in the terminal, with vi-like key bindings.

Paperwork was developed to manage the paperless office – a dream as old as desktop PCs.