Homebrew: How to List All Installed Packages
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
Introduction Homebrew is a widely used package manager for macOS, though it’s also compatible with Linux. It simplifies the process of installing, updating, and managing software on your operating system by using simple......
Homebrew: How to Start/Stop/Restart a Service
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
Introduction Homebrew is a popular package manager for macOS, and has been an essential tool for developers and power users alike. One of its many functionalities includes the ability to manage background services through Homebrew......
Homebrew: How to view all running services
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
Introduction Homebrew is a package manager for macOS (and Linux), which simplifies the installation and management of software on your system. For those who use Homebrew to manage services like database servers or web servers, knowing......
How to upgrade Ubuntu to a newer version
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
Introduction Upgrading an operating system can sometimes be a daunting task but keeping your system up to date is crucial for security and access to the latest features. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps required to......
Git fatal error: The remote end hung up unexpectedly
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
The Problem If you’ve used Git for a period of time, you may have encountered an error that reads ‘fatal: The remote end hung up unexpectedly’. This can be a frustrating issue, but fortunately, there are several......
How to execute Git commands through SSH
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
Introduction Secure Shell (SSH) is a cryptographic network protocol used for a secure connection between a client and a server. When dealing with Git repositories, especially on remote servers, utilizing SSH can streamline the process......
Homebrew: How to install a specific version of a package
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
Introduction Homebrew is a popular package manager for macOS and Linux that simplifies the process of installing, updating, and managing software. While it’s easy to install the latest version of a package using Homebrew,......
Homebrew: Check for outdated packages and upgrade them
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
Introduction Homebrew is a package manager for macOS that makes it easy to install and manage tools and applications. Like any package manager, it’s critical to keep the software up to date for both security and performance reasons. In......
How to Install/Upgrade OpenSSL with Homebrew
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
OpenSSL is an open-source cryptographic library and tool that is widely used for secure communication over networks. Ensuring that it’s up-to-date is crucial for security. macOS users can easily install and upgrade OpenSSL using......
Homebrew Error: The brew link step did not complete successfully
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
The Problem Encountering errors while using Homebrew can disrupt your workflow and productivity. Among these, the ‘brew link step did not complete successfully’ error can be particularly confusing for users who are not......
Where does Homebrew store its installed packages?
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
Introduction Homebrew is a highly popular package manager for macOS (and Linux), which allows users to easily install, manage, and uninstall software packages on their system, right from the command line. If you’re a developer or......
Homebrew: How to Clear the Cache
Updated: Jan 28, 2024
Introduction Homebrew, the package manager for macOS (and Linux), is an invaluable tool for developers and power users alike, allowing them to install, update, and manage software with ease. Over time as you install and update......