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Objective

Learn to use the argparse module to easily parse python scripts parameters

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of python and object oriented concepts

Difficulty

EASY

Conventions

  • # - requires given command to be executed with root privileges either directly as a root user or by use of sudo command
  • $ - given command to be executed as a regular non-privileged user
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Introduction

In a previous article we have seen how to parse command line arguments using getopts in the context of bash scripts (you can find the article here). Now we will see how to accomplish the same task, in a more powerful way, when writing a python script.

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Objective

Install and configure KDE Connect on Linux and Android.

Distributions

This will work on nearly all Linux distributions.

Requirements

A working Linux install with Plasma and root privileges. Also, an Android device.

Difficulty

Easy

Conventions

  • # - requires given command to be executed with root privileges either directly as a root user or by use of sudo command
  • $ - given command to be executed as a regular non-privileged user

Introduction

KDE Connect is easily the best tool for sharing between Android and Linux. It allows you to see your phone's notifications and text messages from the Linux desktop. It also lets you reply to those texts through your phone without picking it up or unlocking it.

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Objective

Install and use Plasma Vault to create encrypted storage directories.

Distributions

This will work on any distribution with Plasma 5.11 or higher.

Requirements

A working Linux install with Plasma 5.11 or better and root privileges.

Difficulty

Easy

Conventions

  • # - requires given command to be executed with root privileges either directly as a root user or by use of sudo command
  • $ - given command to be executed as a regular non-privileged user

Introduction

The Plasma desktop's new Vault feature makes encrypting directories incredibly simple. It's built right in to the desktop task manager, and directories can be managed by regular users without sudo. Vault is an excellent middle ground between single file encryption and whole filesystem encryption. It's not hard to see how useful that can be.

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Objective

Sideload an Android app from Ubuntu to a mobile device.

Distributions

This guide is tailored to Ubuntu, but the same principles will work on any distribution.

Requirements

A working Ubuntu install with root privileges and an Android device.

Difficulty

Easy

Conventions

  • # - requires given command to be executed with root privileges either directly as a root user or by use of sudo command
  • $ - given command to be executed as a regular non-privileged user

Introduction

Installing an app on Android isn't always as simple as downloading it from the Play Store. In a lot of cases, especially development, the Play Store isn't an option, and you need another way to push apps to an Android device.

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Objective

Connect to a VPN automatically on booth with a service.

Distributions

This will work on almost any Linux distribution.

Requirements

A working Linux install with root privileges and a VPN subscription.

Difficulty

Easy

Conventions

  • # - requires given command to be executed with root privileges either directly as a root user or by use of sudo command
  • $ - given command to be executed as a regular non-privileged user

Introduction

VPNs are great. They protect people from all sorts of threats and snooping online. Sometimes, they can be a real pain to set up, or the set up procedure doesn't exactly fit the way you use your computer. That's why it's a great solution to run a VPN connection as a service at startup. You don't need to remember to turn it on, and it will keep running even if you don't have a desktop environment up. Plus, it will usually run before your desktop and any of your other connections, helping to keep your data from leaking.