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POSIX Shell Script: Expand Multiple Command Arguments Variables Later
POSIX Shell Script: Expand Multiple Command Arguments Variables Later

In this tech support article, we'll discuss how to expand multiple command arguments variables in POSIX shell scripts later in the script.

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Task Scheduler Running Multiple Instances on Windows Server: Python Script Execution
Task Scheduler Running Multiple Instances on Windows Server: Python Script Execution

Users report encountering an issue where multiple instances of a Task Scheduler task are running on a Windows Server. The task starts a program or script via Git Bash, and a points.sh file executes a Python script every minute. In this article, we discuss potential causes and solutions for this issue.

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Awk Becomes Cumbersome: Consider Next Tool for Text Transformation?
Awk Becomes Cumbersome: Consider Next Tool for Text Transformation?

Awk is a powerful text-processing tool with complex filtering logic that spans multiple lines and requires maintaining state. However, in some cases, it may become cumbersome. Consider using alternative tools for text transformation tasks.

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Understanding the Error: [:manyarguments] in Script - Tech Support
Understanding the Error: [:manyarguments] in Script - Tech Support

In this tech support article, we'll discuss the error message '[::manyarguments]' that may appear when running a script, focusing on the script file 'A_High_Stakes_investigations.sh' and its line 11.

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Bulk Renaming File Contents: A Blonde Moment Solution
Bulk Renaming File Contents: A Blonde Moment Solution

A user encounters an issue where they want to search and replace a particular string in file contents and rename files accordingly. Here's a possible solution using a script.

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Bash AutoComplete: Custom Script Possibilities with a Text File
Bash AutoComplete: Custom Script Possibilities with a Text File

Learn how to use a text file to customize Bash auto-complete scripts for Linux systems. This article covers the requirements, process, and example usage.

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Troubleshooting Powershell Script: Unable to Edit TF2 Config File
Troubleshooting Powershell Script: Unable to Edit TF2 Config File

This article provides a solution to an issue encountered while trying to edit a TF2 config file using a PowerShell script. The script fails to open the text file.

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Bash Command: Understanding '//xxx[]' and Its Usage
Bash Command: Understanding '//xxx[]' and Its Usage

In this tech support article, we will explain the usage and functionality of the '//xxx[]' command in Bash. This command is often used in scripts and can be confusing for new users. We will provide examples and explain how it can be used effectively.

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Automating Script Run at Startup for Unraid Server
Automating Script Run at Startup for Unraid Server

Learn how to create and run an automated script at startup for your Unraid server using SSH and command prompts.

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Masters Proxies: Synctwo Directories using Bash Script - Boolean Expression Not Working as Expected
Masters Proxies: Synctwo Directories using Bash Script - Boolean Expression Not Working as Expected

In this article, we will explore how to sync two directories using Masters Proxies and a Bash script. However, we encountered an issue with the Boolean expression not working as expected. Let's dive into the problem and find a solution.

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Reserving CPU Cores for Scripts on a Shared Linux Server without Root Privileges
Reserving CPU Cores for Scripts on a Shared Linux Server without Root Privileges

Learn how to reserve CPU cores for scripts on a shared Linux server without root privileges. This technique can help improve the performance of your applications and prevent resource contention.

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FFmpeg Causing Sort Conflict with MPV: Script Issue
FFmpeg Causing Sort Conflict with MPV: Script Issue

Users report a sort conflict issue when running FFmpeg scripts with MPV. This article provides potential solutions, including reinstalling FFmpeg and checking the script's configuration.

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PowerShell Equivalents: Manipulating Files and Directories
PowerShell Equivalents: Manipulating Files and Directories

Explore the PowerShell equivalents of common Unix and Windows commands for managing files and directories such as pwd, cd, ls, find, cp, rm, mkdir, touch, cat, tail, grep, uname, mkfs, ping, and man.

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Making Bat Files Execute Multiple Commands at Once
Making Bat Files Execute Multiple Commands at Once

Learn how to make a batch file execute multiple commands at once by using techniques like chaining commands, using batch files within batch files, or using PowerShell scripts.

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Linux: Resolving Issues with Migrating Scripts using Vagrant (Ubuntu) and Docker (Alpine)
Linux: Resolving Issues with Migrating Scripts using Vagrant (Ubuntu) and Docker (Alpine)

This article discusses the process of resolving issues encountered during the migration of development environments from Windows to Linux using Vagrant and Docker, specifically with Ubuntu and Alpine.

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Bootstrap 5 Table Striped Class Not Working
Bootstrap 5 Table Striped Class Not Working

I'm generating a table XML file using Javascript, and I'd like to use the 'table-striped' class to automatically generate background colours for alternating rows. However, it's not working as expected.

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Making Bat Files Execute Multiple Commands at Once
Making Bat Files Execute Multiple Commands at Once

Learn how to make a batch file execute multiple commands at once by using techniques like chained commands, batch files within batch files, or the call command.

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Merging Multiple ffmpeg Commands: A Quick Script Approach
Merging Multiple ffmpeg Commands: A Quick Script Approach

Initially tried to execute one command, but struggled. Wrote a quick script to create a bunch of intermediate files, but it's not quite working either.

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Powershell Script Not Running in Task Scheduler: A Troubleshooting Guide
Powershell Script Not Running in Task Scheduler: A Troubleshooting Guide

Learn how to troubleshoot Powershell scripts that fail to run in Task Scheduler. This guide covers common issues and provides solutions.

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Keyboard Shortcuts for Superscript and Subscript in Microsoft Word
Keyboard Shortcuts for Superscript and Subscript in Microsoft Word

In this tech support article, we will provide you with the keyboard shortcuts to apply superscript and subscript in Microsoft Word.

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Twitter Disables JavaScript, Ends Stupid Chain Redirects to x.com
Twitter Disables JavaScript, Ends Stupid Chain Redirects to x.com

Twitter disables JavaScript, putting an end to stupid chain redirects leading to x.com. Users report being bounced back and forth between Twitter and x.com.

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Running VBScripts in Sublime Text: A Convenient Alternative to File Explorer
Running VBScripts in Sublime Text: A Convenient Alternative to File Explorer

Learning VBScript and finding it inconvenient to execute files within File Explorer? Discover how to run scripts seamlessly in Sublime Text.

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Running VBScripts in Sublime Text: An Alternative to Explorer
Running VBScripts in Sublime Text: An Alternative to Explorer

Learning VBScript and finding it inconvenient to switch between File Explorer and scripts? Discover how to execute files directly within Sublime Text.

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Configure Script Expects Absolute Directory Name -- Prefix: $./configure
Configure Script Expects Absolute Directory Name -- Prefix: $./configure

When attempting to use a non-absolute directory name -- prefix with the configure script, an error is encountered: 'configure: error: expected absolute directory name -- prefix: xxx configure script expects an absolute directory name -- prefix to function properly.

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Bash: Understanding Variable Substitution and Return Statement
Bash: Understanding Variable Substitution and Return Statement

In this article, we will discuss Bash variable substitution and return statement. We will cover how to use variable substitution in Bash scripts and understand the concept of return statement with examples.

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OSSL Cipher Unpad Block: Bad Decrypt Error in Red Hat Script
OSSL Cipher Unpad Block: Bad Decrypt Error in Red Hat Script

This article explains the cause and solution of the OSSL_CIPHER_UNPAD_BAD_DECrypt error encountered while decrypting a file using an OpenSSL script in a Red Hat environment.

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Script: Physical VHDX Backup using Hyper-V for VM
Script: Physical VHDX Backup using Hyper-V for VM

Learn how to create a script for backing up a Physical VHDX file using Hyper-V in case of VM crashes or irreparable system damages.

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Automatically Setting User Directories with LDAP on MacOS: Troubleshooting Login Issues
Automatically Setting User Directories with LDAP on MacOS: Troubleshooting Login Issues

This article provides a solution for users experiencing issues with setting user directories using LDAP on MacOS during the login process. The script, which is intended to mount folders whenever a user logs in, fails to execute after the login process is complete.

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Using GNU parallel with --pipe: Process One Line at a Time
Using GNU parallel with --pipe: Process One Line at a Time

In this tech support article, we'll explain how to use GNU parallel with the --pipe option to process one line at a time. If you're encountering unexpected behavior when trying to read standard input lines with this setup, follow the steps below to troubleshoot and achieve the desired results.

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Checking if an Element Exists Inside an Array in Different Arrays using Bash
Checking if an Element Exists Inside an Array in Different Arrays using Bash

In this tech support article, we will explain how to check if an element exists inside an array in different arrays using Bash scripting. We will provide an example using two arrays and compare their elements to find a match.

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Accessing Normal Variables Inside JavaScript Function in Runtime User Scripts: JSC3D
Accessing Normal Variables Inside JavaScript Function in Runtime User Scripts: JSC3D

Learn how to access normal variables inside a JavaScript function in the context of runtime user scripts using JSC3D.

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PowerShell Script: Check Drive Health with Drive Letter
PowerShell Script: Check Drive Health with Drive Letter

Learn how to use a PowerShell script to check the health status of physical drives and their corresponding drive letters.

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Import Images to Google Sheets using Google Apps Script: A Beginner's Guide
Import Images to Google Sheets using Google Apps Script: A Beginner's Guide

Learn how to import images into Google Sheets using Google Apps Script. This beginner-friendly guide covers creating a Google Form, connecting it to a sheet, and adding a timestamp and barcode to cell A2.

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Difference between using ps2pdf and ps2pdf-wr for converting PostScript files to PDF
Difference between using ps2pdf and ps2pdf-wr for converting PostScript files to PDF

When converting PostScript files to PDF, you can use either ps2pdf or ps2pdf-wr. Both tools convert PostScript to PDF, but there are practical differences between the two. In this article, we'll discuss the key differences and help you decide which one to use.

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Wowonder.socialmedia Script Image Savatars Not Loading on Localhost
Wowonder.socialmedia Script Image Savatars Not Loading on Localhost

Users encounter issues with image savatars not loading on localhost when running the Wowonder.socialmedia script using WAMP server 64.

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Inline Complex Grep Call to gitconfig: Creating a Custom 'podiff' File
Inline Complex Grep Call to gitconfig: Creating a Custom 'podiff' File

In this tech support article, we will explain how to create an executable file named 'podiff' using a custom grep call to gitconfig. This will help you apply filters to your diff output later.

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Cygwin Bash Script: File Fails Silently with rsync and diff
Cygwin Bash Script: File Fails Silently with rsync and diff

A user reports that their Cygwin Bash script using rsync and diff to compare directory trees for backups fails silently. The script appears to correctly identify differences using diff, but WinMerge does not find any. This article offers potential solutions to help resolve the issue.

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Greping Right-to-Left Scripts: Color Results with azoy (oyle) Character
Greping Right-to-Left Scripts: Color Results with azoy (oyle) Character

Learn how to use grep to search for right-to-left scripts, specifically the Yiddish character azoy (oyle), and colorize the results.

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Check Folder Size: Desktop-Based Results using Batch Script
Check Folder Size: Desktop-Based Results using Batch Script

Learn how to check the size of your desktop folder using a batch script. This method allows you to efficiently manage your desktop clutter and optimize your system's performance. Get step-by-step instructions for both Windows and desktop-based systems.

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Automating WinSCP FTP Transfers with Powershell: Variable Space-Containing Paths Causing Issues
Automating WinSCP FTP Transfers with Powershell: Variable Space-Containing Paths Causing Issues

Learn how to handle variable space-containing paths in WinSCP FTP transfers using Powershell scripts.

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Running Programs with PowerShell and psexec64: A Task Scheduler Script Example
Running Programs with PowerShell and psexec64: A Task Scheduler Script Example

In this tech support article, we'll walk you through an example of using PowerShell and psexec64 to execute a program with required arguments in a Task Scheduler script. We'll demonstrate the process on a Windows system.

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Automating Tasks with Shell Scripts: Sudo OpenVPN, Python, ifconfig, and Docker-compose
Automating Tasks with Shell Scripts: Sudo OpenVPN, Python, ifconfig, and Docker-compose

Learn how to automate tasks using shell scripts in various scenarios, including opening OpenVPN files, running Python scripts, configuring ifconfig, and managing Docker-compose.

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Batch Script: Marking Desired Files in Windows Explorer Checkboxes
Batch Script: Marking Desired Files in Windows Explorer Checkboxes

Learn how to create a batch script for marking desired files in Windows Explorer checkboxes using a drag-and-drop batch file.

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Force MSS Surface Display via Script Command: Camera Detects Motion on Stagnant Monitors
Force MSS Surface Display via Script Command: Camera Detects Motion on Stagnant Monitors

Learn how to force MSS surface display via script command when the monitor stays stagnant and the camera detects motion.

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Delete Exact Element Tags using querySelectorAll Method in Tech Support
Delete Exact Element Tags using querySelectorAll Method in Tech Support

In this article, we will explain how to delete exact element tags using the querySelectorAll method in tech support. Dummy users may not understand the terms, so it's essential to explain it hourly. Let's dive into the process.

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Single and Double Tap vs Hold AHK Script Not Working: A Beginner's Guide
Single and Double Tap vs Hold AHK Script Not Working: A Beginner's Guide

Learn how to troubleshoot issues with Single Tap, Double Tap, and Hold scripts in AutoHotkey.

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Merging Multiple CSV Files: A Solution for Script Users
Merging Multiple CSV Files: A Solution for Script Users

Learn how to merge multiple CSV files using scripts. This article provides a solution for users encountering issues merging single XLSX files.

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Divide Two Ranges with Variable Feed Row Number in VBScript
Divide Two Ranges with Variable Feed Row Number in VBScript

Learn how to divide two ranges in Excel using VBScript and variable feed row number.

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VBScript: Dividing Two Ranges Using Variables and Feed Row Number
VBScript: Dividing Two Ranges Using Variables and Feed Row Number

In this article, we'll walk you through how to divide two ranges using variables and feed row number in VBScript. Let's get started!

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VLC not working: Troubleshooting ENV setup for scripts
VLC not working: Troubleshooting ENV setup for scripts

Encountered issues with VLC not working despite scripts functioning fine. Check ENV setup for potential errors.

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