Project Summary: I leverage yt-dlp on a regular basis and wanted a way to automate the process to some extent. Therefore I wanted a way to add media URLs to a text file which yt-dlp could then read, download URLs, and start fresh. In addition I wanted the files to be made available in a […]
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The Freedom of the Text File

The text document is as old as the written word itself. Humans have been communicating via text documents for hundreds of years. The printing press made written text even more accessible. Today we are migrating away from ink printed word and into text files. However, the text is still king. From textbooks to speeches to […]
My Bash Aliases File

I discovered the aliases function of bash scripting a few years ago and have been in love ever since. I believe it was aliases that helped me to see a real possibility for me to use and learn more bash scripting. I would like to share some of my .bash_aliases file and the functions within […]
Starting Your Own Homelab

A homelab is a personal lab in which one explores and experiments with computer networking gear, technologies, and platforms. In theory where a home server (physical, virtual, or software) exists, so does a homelab. Not all homelabs are equal as they often reflect the owners curiosity and expertise. The owners of these labs are hobbyist […]
Getting Free Media on the Internet

The Internet has afforded us a wider variety of options through which to procure media. The sources may vary but the fundamentals are the same. We can procure media through direct downloads, torrent or magnet files, personal collections, Youtube, data exchanges, or old fashion DVD/blu-ray ripping. Before procuring media from the Internet you should be […]