Homebrew & NPM Error: ‘npm’ is not Recognized as an Internal or External Command
Overview Developers using Node.js often encounter an error stating that npm is not recognized as an internal or external command. This tutorial will explain the common reasons behind…
Homebrew: How to install a package offline (without internet connection)
Introduction Homebrew is a popular package manager for macOS and Linux. It simplifies the process of installing, updating, and managing software. However, an active internet connection is typically…
Homebrew: How to Make a Service Auto-Start on System Boot
Introduction Homebrew, also referred to as ‘brew’, is a powerful package manager for macOS and Linux systems that simplifies the process of installing, updating, and managing software. Despite…
Homebrew: How to Check if a Package is Installed
Introduction Homebrew, often touted as the missing package manager for macOS (and Linux), streamlines the process of installing and managing software on your operating system. Understanding how to…
How to Undo a ‘git reset –hard’ Command
Overview One of the most powerful and potentially dangerous commands in Git is the git reset –hard command. It effectively erases commits from your current branch, resetting your…
How to undo a Git revert (reset to pre-revert state)
Introduction Working with Git involves a series of changes and updates to your codebase. Sometimes, after making a revert, you may realize that you need to rollback the…
Managing users and groups in Ubuntu: The ultimate guide
Introduction Ubuntu, like any other multi-user operating system, implements a system of file permissions and ownership as part of its security protocol. Managing users and groups in Ubuntu…
Understanding the Ubuntu Linux File System Structure: Exploring Root, Home, and More
Introduction For those who are either new to Linux or transitioning over from a different operating system, understanding the Ubuntu file system structure can be quite daunting. Unlike…
Ubuntu: How to find a file/directory by name
Introduction The Ubuntu command-line interface (CLI) is a powerful ally in searching your system for files and directories. Three commonly used tools for file searching are find, locate,…
Ubuntu: Using Wildcards in ‘find’ Command
The Linux find command is a powerful tool for searching and locating files and directories on your filesystem. One of the features that make find particularly powerful is…