Eric The IT GuyQuick cron reminder on this #TechTipThursday
*/5 * * * *
Runs every 5 minutes.
But remember: cron doesn’t care if the previous job finished. Long-running jobs can pile up fast. Sometimes a systemd timer is the better tool.
Linux has solid built-in accessibility features:
On GNOME:
Settings → Accessibility
You’ll find:
- Screen reader (Orca)
- High contrast mode
- Zoom
- Large text scaling
Accessibility isn’t niche. It’s good engineering.
Running Wayland and something feels off? Try checking:
echo $XDG_SESSION_TYPE
If it says wayland, you’re native. If it says x11, you’re still on X.
Knowing which session you’re in saves a lot of confusion.
If you’re writing shell scripts, start adding this:
set -euo pipefail
It forces your script to:
• Exit on errors
• Fail on unset variables
• Catch broken pipes
Small line. Big reliability boost.
Don't sleep on built-in shell features:
* Ctrl+r for reverse history search
* Tab completion for paths and commands
* Brace expansion: mkdir project/{logs,data,tmp}
Master the shell you already use before adding new tools.
🔍 Tech Tip Thursday
If you inherit a server, do this first:
- List running services
- Identify owners (or admit there aren’t any)
- Document before touching anything
Future you will be grateful.
Quick self-audit you can do in under 15 minutes:
- List running services
- Ask: “Do I still need this?”
- Disable or document anything you forgot existed
Less running = less risk.
🔍 When’s the last time you audited your stack?
Removed stale services? Revoked unused credentials? Updated firewall rules? Reviewed crontabs & timers?
Clean servers = secure servers. Start 2026 with a clean slate!
BlindGirlVlogs83Did you know? You can control Alexa's speech rate to match your preference:
"Alexa, speak faster." - For rapid-fire responses
"Alexa, speak slower." - When you need a leisurely chat
Stay tuned for more #TechTips to elevate your smart home!
#TechTipThursday: Boost your #VoiceOver skills on #MacOS:
* Search Web Items: ⌃⌘⇧
* Navigate by Headings: ⌃⌥
* Jump to Misspelled Words: ⌃⌘’
* Rotor Control: ⌃⌥ + Arrows
Unlock efficiency with these hidden VoiceOver shortcuts! #Accessibility #KeyboardShortcuts