Alireza Alavi's personal blog

Open-source Licensing 101

All the basics about types of open-source software licenses and their differences, how to choose a license etc.

Vim Is Much More Powerful Than You Think: Netrw

I always thought Netrw was a very simple file explorer, but I was wrong.

We Need Apocalypse-Proof Software

We need software that works in dire situation. Also, here are some tools for those situations.

Why I Prefer CLI and TUI over GUI

If I can use a CLI or TUI application, I will rarely use a GUI. Here is why.

My Box of Cool CLI/TUI tools

These are some really awesome CLI/TUI applications that I use on linux. I will list them here so I don't forget about them.

Using E-Ink tablet as monitor for Linux

We will explore how we can use an Android E-ink tablet (or any tablet) as a monitor for Linux computer

Ethics & Engineering

Some of my thoughts and views on the matter of ethics, especially in engineering

My Checklist And Tips For Server Setup

Understanding Sample Rate, Bit Rate And Bit Depth

My notes and outline for understanding these concepts quickly

Authentication and Authorization: Quick notes

Understanding the basics of authentication and authorization quickly

How to record meetings with high quality with light software on Linux (Easyeffects + SSR)

How to record great meetings and gaming sessions with light software on linux.

Why I Built My Website With Zola Static Site Generator

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