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10 Linux Terminal Tips and Tricks to Enhance Your Workflow

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Are you a Linux user and/or administrator? These 10 terminal tricks will show you some new and exciting ways you can enhance your workflow, shorten longer tasks, and even have a little fun along the way. Thanks to Linode for sponsoring this video. Check them out and spin up your very own Linux server ➜ https://learnlinux.link/akamai 🐧 Donate to Learn Linux TV and Receive a PDF with tips for switching to Linux Contains over 40 pages of tips and recommendations to help make your transition easier! Check it out here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-desktop... 🐧 Get an Awesome Linux Command Cheat Sheet For just $3, This brand-new PDF cheat sheet features all the commands you should know, as well as some of Jay's favorite aliases and tweaks! • Download the PDF here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-commands 💧 Spin up some Linux Servers with Digital Ocean Digial Ocean is a great way to quickly spin up some Linux machines! • Check it out here ➜ h …...more
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Intro

0:00

Spin up your very own Linux server with Linode (Sponsor)

0:56

Terminal Trick 1: Simplify package installation

2:25

Creating an alias for your text editor as well

5:18

Retaining aliases like these for future use

6:08

Terminal Trick 2: Checking your weather forecast

7:59

Terminal Trick 3: Resetting your terminal session (without closing the window)

10:21

Terminal Trick 4: Run a Internet speed test from within your terminal

11:28

Terminal Trick 5: Use neofetch to show a system summary when you log in

14:07

Terminal Trick 6: My own personal custom bash prompt

16:48

Explanation on how my terminal prompt functions

21:00

Terminal Trick 7: View terminal cheat sheets with cheat.sh

26:49

Terminal Trick 8: Get your fortune told (use at your own risk!)

29:33

Terminal Trick 9: How tmux can enhance your workflow

32:18

Terminal Trick 10: Opening files and launching desktop apps from the terminal

36:29
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10 Linux Terminal Tips and Tricks to Enhance Your Workflow
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Are you a Linux user and/or administrator? These 10 terminal tricks will show you some new and exciting ways you can enhance your workflow, shorten longer tasks, and even have a little fun along the way. Thanks to Linode for sponsoring this video. Check them out and spin up your very own Linux server ➜ https://learnlinux.link/akamai 🐧 Donate to Learn Linux TV and Receive a PDF with tips for switching to Linux Contains over 40 pages of tips and recommendations to help make your transition easier! Check it out here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-desktop... 🐧 Get an Awesome Linux Command Cheat Sheet For just $3, This brand-new PDF cheat sheet features all the commands you should know, as well as some of Jay's favorite aliases and tweaks! • Download the PDF here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-commands 💧 Spin up some Linux Servers with Digital Ocean Digial Ocean is a great way to quickly spin up some Linux machines! • Check it out here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/digitalocean (Affiliate Link) 🐧 Support Learn Linux TV • Channel Membership ➜ https://learnlinux.link/member • Patreon ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron • Spin up your very own Linux server ➜ https://learnlinux.link/digitalocean • Linux swag ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv • Check out Netdata ➜ https://learnlinux.link/netdata • Jay's Gear ➜ https://learnlinux.link/amazon Note: Royalties and/or commission is earned from each of the above links ⏰ TIME CODES 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Spin up your very own Linux server with Linode (Sponsor) 02:25 - Terminal Trick 1: Simplify package installation 05:18 - Creating an alias for your text editor as well 06:08 - Retaining aliases like these for future use 07:59 - Terminal Trick 2: Checking your weather forecast 10:21 - Terminal Trick 3: Resetting your terminal session (without closing the window) 11:28 - Terminal Trick 4: Run a Internet speed test from within your terminal 14:07 - Terminal Trick 5: Use neofetch to show a system summary when you log in 16:48 - Terminal Trick 6: My own personal custom bash prompt 21:00 - Explanation on how my terminal prompt functions 26:49 - Terminal Trick 7: View terminal cheat sheets with cheat.sh 29:33 - Terminal Trick 8: Get your fortune told (use at your own risk!) 32:18 - Terminal Trick 9: How tmux can enhance your workflow 36:29 - Terminal Trick 10: Opening files and launching desktop apps from the terminal Video Specific Links • Linux Crash Course ➜ https://linux.video/cc • tmux ➜ https://linux.video/tmux • vim ➜ https://linux.video/vim • Bash Scripting ➜ https://linux.video/bash • Proxmox VE ➜ https://linux.video/pve • Ansible (Udemy) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/ansible • Linux Essentials (Udemy) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-essentials 🎓 More About Learn Linux TV • Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv • Community Forums ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv • Github Account ➜ https://github.com/LearnLinuxTV • Content Ethics ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/content-ethics • Request Paid Assistance ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/request-ass... ⚠️ Disclaimer Learn Linux TV provides technical content that will hopefully be helpful to you and teach you something new. However, this content is provided without any warranty (expressed or implied). Learn Linux TV is not responsible for any damages that may arise from any use of this content. Always make sure you have written permission before working with any infrastructure and that you are compliant with all company rules, change control procedures, and local laws. #linux #linuxterminal #commandline

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