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2025-05-07

Secure Your Shell: Managing Credentials with GPG and pass

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Stop storing API keys and secrets in plain text! Learn how to use GPG and the 'pass' password manager to securely manage credentials in your shell, following best practices for Zsh and Bash. A must-read for anyone who wants to keep their secrets safe and out of your dotfiles.

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2025-05-09

The AWS IMDSv1 Vulnerability: A Terminal-Based Security Nightmare

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In 2022, a critical vulnerability in AWS's Instance Metadata Service (IMDSv1) was exploited through Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks. Learn how attackers leveraged terminal-based tools to hijack AWS infrastructure and what you can do to protect your systems with IMDSv2.

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2025-05-09

ASCII Art in the Terminal: Fun Ways to Spice Up Your Command Line

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Discover the playful side of your terminal with ASCII art! From colorful text with lolcat to animated matrix effects with cmatrix, learn how to transform your command line into a canvas for creative expression. Perfect for adding personality to your terminal or impressing your colleagues with some terminal-based fun.

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2025-05-07

Speedtest CLI: Measure Your Internet Speed from the Terminal

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Discover Speedtest CLI by Ookla—a powerful command-line tool for measuring your internet connection's download, upload, latency, and packet loss right from your terminal. Perfect for developers, sysadmins, and anyone who wants to automate or script network performance checks without a browser.

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2025-05-05

Welcome to Terminal Typer: Your Journey to Terminal Mastery Begins Here!

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Welcome to Terminal Typer, your new favorite playground for mastering terminal commands and coding snippets! Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to sharpen your skills or a newcomer eager to dive into the world of command-line interfaces, we've got something special for you.

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2025-05-05

Bastet: The Bash Tetris That Plays Dirty

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Think you're a Tetris master? Meet Bastet, the terminal game that turns the classic puzzle on its head by giving you the worst possible pieces! Bash your way to a high score in this open source, devilishly difficult twist on a retro favorite.

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2025-05-05

iTerm2: The Power Terminal for Mac Power Users

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Meet iTerm2: the Swiss Army knife of terminal emulators for macOS. From split panes to instant replay, discover why developers and power users everywhere swear by this feature-packed, endlessly customizable terminal.

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2025-05-05

Shell Escaping in Zsh: Tips for a Smoother Terminal Ride

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Struggling with spaces, quotes, or special characters in your zsh commands? Master the art of shell escaping with these practical tips and tricks for a frustration-free terminal experience!

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