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Detailed how-to guides: step-by-step instructions on various topics. From converting file formats to setting up web services to achieving your goals in specific software.

Instructions

Convert SVG files from RGB to CMYK

How to convert SVG files with RGB color profiles to CMYK with the help of Scribus. Contains conversion steps and instructions for CMYK SVG and PDF output.

Mailbox.org custom email domain

How to add a custom domain email alias, including SPF, DMARC and DKIM to an existing mailbox.org email account. Simple step-by-step instruction.

Vim: Delete lines by pattern

Learn how to delete all lines matching specific patterns, covering multiple patterns, ranges, case-(in)sensitivity, and other advanced techniques with examples.

Vim: Edit multiple files at once

How to edit multiple files in the buffer of the Vim text editor at once. Search and replace command examples to change and save multiple files at the same time.

Git: Working with files with spaces

Learn how to git add / git rm a file or folder with spaces in the name in the Bash shell. Learn using single quotes or backslashes to properly escape spaces.

Code blocks in markdown lists

Adding a code block to a list in Markdown requires proper indentation, correct use of triple backticks, and attention to renderer-specific quirks.

How to add AdSense in GTM

Step by step instructions for implementing Google AdSense Code into a Google Tag Manager (GTM) container and fire it on page view.

Vim: Delete all blank lines

This guide explains how to make Vim delete all blank lines or lines containing only whitespace (tabs or spaces) for efficient text cleanup. Also applies to Neovim.

ThinkPad X13 Arch Linux install

Beginner friendly guide on how to install Arch Linux on a Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 (Intel). Full process from obtaining Arch Linux to a finished installation.

Install Jekyll on Arch Linux

Jekyll on Arch Linux - Beginner friendly guide on how to install Jekyll - the static site generator - on Arch Linux using the Bash shell, RubyGems and Bundler.

Linux: Rename files based on pattern

Learn how to rename files in bulk on Linux using simple shell commands with Bash's parameter expansion. Includes examples and detailed command breakdowns.

How to redirect users on the Web

Learn how to redirect users of web pages, to ensure users reach the correct content when a web page is moved or renamed. Improve user experience and avoid common mistakes.

Ordered list start value

The start attribute in HTML sets the starting number for an ordered list (<ol>), allowing positive, zero, or negative values.

Shut down a frozen Linux system

Guide how to safely power off a frozen Linux system. Safe shut down methods for unresponsive systems to prevent data corruption and data loss.

How to reload the Cmus music library

Learn how to update the Cmus music library manually using commands or automate the process with a config file or custom shell script with key binding.

How to update Ubuntu

Step-by-step process to update Ubuntu, including updating package lists, upgrading packages, performing a full upgrade if needed, and cleaning up unused files.

Netlify: Delete form submissions

How to set up Netlify forms to be GDPR conformant by automatically deleting form submissions after processing. Netlify functions to delete form submissions.

Netlify: Loading fonts from Git-LFS

How to enable Netlify to load fonts and other assets from Git Large File Storage (LFS). Fixes, e.g. downloadable font: rejected by sanitizer error.

Vim: Open multiple files in tabs at once

How to open multiple files in tabs of the Vim text editor at once. Learn to open files from within Vim and from the commandline. Recursively and non-recursively, at the same time.

JS RegExp URL validation

JavaScript RegExp examples to validate URI paths, also known as URL slugs. Code examples to match lowercase characters, hyphens and numbers.

Firefox Config for Web Developers

The article provides recommended Firefox settings adjustments for enhanced user-experience, privacy, and performance, suitable for both developers and general users.

“Make errors impossible. Making it impossible for the user to make errors is the best way to eliminate error messages.”

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Instructions

Summary

Instructions

Convert SVG files from RGB to CMYK

Mailbox.org custom email domain

Vim: Delete lines by pattern

Vim: Edit multiple files at once

Git: Working with files with spaces

Code blocks in markdown lists

How to add AdSense in GTM

Vim: Delete all blank lines

ThinkPad X13 Arch Linux install

Install Jekyll on Arch Linux

Linux: Rename files based on pattern

How to redirect users on the Web

Ordered list start value

Shut down a frozen Linux system

How to reload the Cmus music library

How to update Ubuntu

Netlify: Delete form submissions

Netlify: Loading fonts from Git-LFS

Vim: Open multiple files in tabs at once

JS RegExp URL validation

Firefox Config for Web Developers