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Running Quarto Markdown in Docker →
Run Quarto Markdown in Docker for easy documentation and slideshow generation. Learn to build your own Docker image and render Markdown to PDF, HTML, and Reveal.js.
December 21, 2023 · 8 min read
Bash - ASCII art →
Learn how to add eye-catching ASCII art banners to your Bash scripts for a bigger visual impact. Includes a full sample code implementation.
December 19, 2023 · 1 min read
Bash - Loading environment variables from a file →
Learn how to load environment variables from a .env file into a Bash script, so you can externalize configuration and reuse variables across other applications like Laravel.
December 19, 2023 · 2 min read
Build a mind map using Docker and Markdown →
Learn how to easily create a dynamic mind map using Markmap, Docker, and Markdown. Convert plain text into a beautiful, interactive HTML mind map.
December 16, 2023 · 3 min read
Update all out-of-date Windows programs in batch →
Update all your out-of-date Windows programs in a batch using the powerful winget command-line tool. Learn the commands for a fast and efficient system.
December 14, 2023 · 2 min read
The jq utility for Linux →
Use the powerful Linux jq utility to manipulate JSON data, prettify output, and filter nodes directly from your command line and shell scripts.
December 13, 2023 · 6 min read
The xmlstarlet utility for Linux →
Master XML data manipulation on the Linux command line with xmlstarlet. This guide shows you how to beautify XML output and filter nodes using XPath expressions
December 13, 2023 · 4 min read
Get health information from your running containers →
Get health information from your running Docker containers instantly. This article shows a bash script using docker ps and docker inspect for quick checks.
December 12, 2023 · 2 min read
MS Office - How to create a ribbon in Excel →
Step-by-step guide on creating a custom VBA Excel Ribbon. Use XML and VBA to add your own tabs, groups, buttons, and powerful features to your Excel workbooks.
December 10, 2023 · 12 min read
Docker init now supports PHP →
Containerize your PHP application fast! This guide shows you how to use the new Docker init feature with PHP and Apache, including a walk-through of the generated Dockerfile and compose.yaml files.
December 7, 2023 · 5 min read
Self-hosted monitoring tool →
Learn how to easily set up Uptime Kuma, a free, self-hosted website monitoring tool, using a simple Docker command. Keep track of your sites' uptime, ensure data persistence, and configure notifications.
December 5, 2023 · 3 min read
Encrypt sensitive data using SSL and Docker →
Securely encrypt and decrypt sensitive files using the OpenSSL image in Docker. Includes simple scripts for Linux and Windows to protect your secrets before storing them in Git or the cloud.
December 4, 2023 · 5 min read