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Convert reStructuredText to Markdown
Convert reStructuredText to Markdown, optionally including front-matter metadata.
How to Clean-Install macOS
Clean-installing macOS can make your Mac faster and more reliable by clearing out outdated/corrupted files. Learn how to go “scorched earth” and clear out the bit-rot on your Mac.
Mac Backup Strategy
Implement a Mac backup strategy, including local backups via SuperDuper and off-site backups via Arq, in this step-by-step tutorial to guard against irreversible data loss.
Vim Search Across Multiple Files in Project
Searching within Vim across all files in the current project is more cumbersome than, say, TextMate’s Find in Project… feature. With just a few configuration changes, however, you can significantly level-up Vim’s searching capability.
Tacklebox for the Fish Shell
Managing Fish shell snippets can get cumbersome. Use Tacklebox and Tackle to bring order to the chaos.
Python Development Environment on MacOS Ventura and Monterey
While installing Python and Virtualenv on MacOS can be done several ways, this tutorial will guide you through the process of configuring a stock Mac system into a solid Python development environment.
Configuring MacOS Ventura and Monterey
This MacOS configuration tutorial covers the set-up of a new Mac system, including the installation of Homebrew and command-line tools.
Generating Static Sites with Pelican
Pelican is a static site generator, powered by Python. This brief screencast covers Pelican installation and basic usage.
Install Fish Shell on MacOS and Ubuntu
Can a command-line shell be Mac-like? Trade in Bash for the Fish shell and watch the magic happen.
Speed Up Compression via Parallel BZIP2 (PBZIP2)
Did you know you can speed up your bzip2 compression time by an order of magnitude? If you have multiple cores, follow this guide to enable massive compression speed gains.
How to Stop Your ISP from Hijacking Your DNS Servers
Remember when Internet service providers began redirecting requests for non-existent domains to their own ad-filled pages? Turns out they ve upped their game. Even if you ve switched your DNS settings away from the servers provided by your ISP , some ISPs have still figured out a way to hijack your DNS . This quick tutorial shows how to put a stop to their latest shenanigans.
Set Up Python and Install Django on Mac OS X Lion 10.7
Installing Django and other Python tools on Mac OS X 10.7 Lion can be done any number of ways. While there s no best or perfect configuration, this tutorial will guide you through the process of configuring a stock Lion installation into a rockin Python / Django development system.