Linux OS: Basic Terminal Commands for Beginners

Terminal command ls and cat

    For some reason, having the skill to navigate through a Linux system is still essential. Although the GUI is excellent, you won't always have that option on every Linux system. For example, if you need to compress all images in your "Documents/Pictures" directory using jpegoptim and you're currently in the "home" directory, what would you do? You can type the following while you’re still in the home directory:

Linux OS: Image Compression With jpegoptim And optipng

Linux image converter.

    The easiest way for me to compress images on Linux is by using this text-based program. While there may be other GUI options available, I find this text-based tool quite effective. Why? Ease of Use: It’s straightforward and simple to operate, Lightweight: It doesn’t consume much system resources. Let’s explore its features...

English Writing Skills: Bitter Ginger And All About it

Bitter ginger flower better known as Awapuhi.

    In Indonesia, we call it Lempuyang, known in English as Bitter Ginger, with the botanical name Zingiber zerumbet. This plant is easy to find in Indonesia, especially during the rainy season. It is commonly used as traditional medicine. For example, locals often extract the root of Bitter Ginger and drink its juice, which can serve as an appetite stimulant and help relieve inflammation, fever, joint pain, flatulence, and more. The green leaves can be eaten as a salad, and the flower of Bitter Ginger can be used as a natural hair conditioner and body lotion. How is that possible? Let's check it out!

English Writing Skills: Lenovo Thinkpad X230 Review

Thinkpad X230

    This notebook is incredibly robust, featuring a spill-resistant keyboard and the durability to withstand tough environments. With dual memory slots supporting up to 16GB, it's easy to upgrade and swap out components. For instance, if you ever encounter a broken display, you can repair it yourself. The notebook is also priced affordably and boasts a magnesium alloy body. This is the Lenovo ThinkPad X230.