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GitHub: [support question] How to find all my comments #58062

XUbuntu Fix long beep after a few minutes playing a video or audio

sudo vim /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf
# add this line at the end of the file & save
options snd_sof sof_debug=1

Reference

SqlSugar: Connection open error . The given key '25971' was not present in the dictionary.

Solution: put charset=utf8mb4 into the connection string.

Conquering GitHub with Your Keyboard: The Power of "gh"

Tired of that browser tab switcheroo just to manage your GitHub tasks? Enter "gh", the command-line superhero that streamlines your workflow.

Why "gh" Rocks

For us command-line ninjas, "gh" is a game-changer. Ditch the endless tab dance! Create a pull request, find yours, it's all right there in your terminal.

Gettin' Started with "gh"

Installation's a breeze, no matter your OS:

  • Windows: Chocolatey to the rescue! Run choco install gh in your command prompt.
  • Linux: Package manager to the rescue! For Ubuntu/Debian, use sudo apt install gh.
  • macOS: Homebrew's your friend. Just run brew install gh in your terminal.

"gh" Setup: Simple as Can Be

Windows users might need to add gh.exe to their PATH for easy access, but Linux and macOS users can just dive right in. No extra setup, just pure productivity.

Exploring "gh"'s Awesomeness

Ready to unleash the power? Here's a taste:

  • See Your Pull Requests: gh pr view keeps you in the loop, no browser needed.
  • Create Pull Requests in a Flash: gh pr create gets things rolling directly from your terminal.

These are just a peek – "gh" has tons more to offer. Explore the docs and discover features that fit your workflow perfectly.

The Verdict

In our time-crunched world, tools like "gh" are golden. By harnessing the command line, you can streamline your GitHub tasks and focus on the real prize: killer code. Give "gh" a try and see how it transforms your development game!

The simplest way to change visudo editor from nano to vi

If you are using ubuntu or debian, the answer is

sudo apt purge nano

It is not a joke, it works! Reference

Surely there is a regular way

sudo update-alternatives --config editor

which is also good. But I love the former way, as it also removes the nano editor, which I nearly never use.

how to do sudo without asking a password

sudo visudo, then add a line at the end of the editor

your-user-name ALL=(ALL:ALL) NOPASSWD:ALL

save and exit, done!