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How to set up Hibernate on Ubuntu 20.04
Learn to set up hibernate on Ubuntu 20.04 using systemd. Details on swap partitions, resume, polkit, and xsecurelock.
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Script Your Mouse Buttons to Control the i3 Window Manager
This post is a brief technical guide on how to implement a useful tweak that will allow you to control the i3 window manager with the Evoluent mouse. The principles presented here can be adapted to execute any script or command with a mouse button click (or release), so feel
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How I Manage My Thoughts
Clarity of Mind Thoughts are flitting across our minds every moment of the day. Some are important, some are completely meaningless. Not all of us are Buddhist monks, so we get distracted. We forget things. We feel stress. We feel nagging in the back of our mind that we forgot
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How to Build an Honest and Useful Professional Network
Whether you are looking for a job or trying to meet a new mentor, your best resource will always be people. Most jobs are never listed on the open market. How do all these positions get filled? Personal recommendations and word of mouth. If you're a new grad
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Writing Professional Emails
Writing email is seemingly becoming a lost art — with the proliferation of Facebook, Snapchat, Whatsapp, and other social media platforms our focus and skills are shifting to short, informal, instant communication. However, in the professional world, knowing how to craft a good email can be the defining factor of your
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Configuring a Personal VPN
I often find myself in the position of wanting to access my computer remotely, be it to grab a file, check the status of a download, or to show off a cool project. However, my network is set up behind multiple routers and firewalls not under my control, so most
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How I Manage My Time
Time management is an integral part of all of our lives. Time is one of the few resources that is truly irreplaceable - there is absolutely no way to get it back after it is used or squandered. As such, many different methods of time management have been created, all
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How to Start Learning to Program
Welcome! I'm glad you have an interest in learning how to code. It's incredibly interesting, and anyone can learn how to do it given enough time and willpower. Why coding rocks I am very passionate about computers and technology, for many reasons. Knowing how computers work
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Tips for Technical Interviews
Preparation and Dress code You need to prepare well for all steps in the process. 1. Research the company. Know the culture, the vital stats (HQ location, CEO name, number of employees, primary technology). 2. Research who you are talking to. Company about pages and LinkedIn are your friend. If
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Advice to a College Freshman
I'd like to share some thoughts on various topics with all the incoming college freshmen. 1. Homework - Contrary to high school, college homework is better done in groups. Find smart people and meet with them at regularly scheduled times. You will all teach each other many things,