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Blocked Out?
Practical blockchain applications
After all the hype, we look at where blockchain is being used today outside cryptocurrencies.
Bash Out Some Stats
Using Bash one-liners for stats
With just one line of Bash you can use tools like AWK and gnuplot to quickly analyze and plot your data.
Subtle Differences
Compare PDF documents with DiffPDF
Most PDF viewers lack a function for comparing PDF files, but DiffPDF shows you the differences at a glance.
On Script
Advanced Bash techniques for automation, optimization, and security
Shell scripting is a versatile tool for managing and automating the modern IT infrastructure. This article reaches beyond the basics with some advanced techniques for tackling real-world challenges.
Address Catcher
Developing a mailbot script
A Python script that captures email addresses will help you understand how bots analyze and extract data from the web.
Gate Search
Pattern-matching tools for chasing down malicious software
The big antivirus companies offer a myriad of malware scanning utilities, but it is often difficult to see what they are really doing or to customize them for specific needs. Beyond the giants are a class of more versatile tools that let you choose the rulesets – and even write your own rules.
Monkey Business
Customizing web content with Tampermonkey
Even small changes in a web page can improve the browsing experience. Your preferred web browser provides all the tools you need to inject JavaScript to adapt the page. You just need a browser with its debugging tools, some knowledge of scripting, and the browser extension Tampermonkey.
Detective Work
This trusty troubleshooting tool can track processes along with network traffic
The legacy Tcpdump is a tool no admin would want to do without, but it is a bit long in the tooth. The eBPF-based Ptcpdump aims to counter this worry. The rewrite offers extensive CLI compatibility and can even display process information.
Discovering OpenAtom openEuler
Versatile Linux with eyes on the enterprise
The versatile Linux system known as OpenAtom openEuler is equally at home in the server room, cloud, or edge. With a huge developer community and strong corporate support, openEuler is ready to step into the foreground as a leading enterprise Linux.
Data Pipeline
A data-oriented shell
Nushell's data-first approach elevates shell scripting to a new level of clarity and precision.
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