Dimas Maulana

Exiftool is a powerful command-line tool for manipulating and extracting metadata from a wide range of file types, including images and videos. In this guide, we will learn how to copy Exif metadata from one file to another using Exiftool.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have Exiftool installed on your system. You can download it from the Exiftool website.

Subler is a powerful and user-friendly application for macOS that allows you to add subtitle files directly to your movie files. This can be incredibly useful if you have a movie without built-in subtitles or if you want to replace the existing subtitles with a different language or better-quality subtitles. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of merging a subtitle file with a movie using Subler.

When trying to run Puppeteer on Ubuntu, you may encounter the following error:

error while loading shared libraries: libgbm.so.1: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory

This error occurs because the required library libgbm.so.1 is missing on your system. To resolve this issue, you need to install the libgbm development package. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to fix it:

Step 1: Update Package Lists

Before installing any packages, it’s always a good practice to update the package lists to ensure you are installing the latest versions available.

Rsync is a powerful command-line tool for synchronizing files and directories between two locations. However, when syncing macOS files to another location, you may encounter pesky .DS_Store files, which are hidden metadata files created by the Finder. To exclude these files from your rsync operation, you can use the --exclude flag. Below is an example of how to sync files while ignoring .DS_Store files:

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### Command Explanation

Let's break down the command step by step:

- `rsync`: This is the command itself.
- `--force`: This option tells rsync to overwrite files without asking for confirmation.
- `-ahviP`: These are a combination of options:
  - `-a`: Archive mode, which preserves various attributes of files and directories.
  - `-h`: Output numbers in a human-readable format (e.g., 1K, 2M).
  - `-v`: Verbose mode, which displays detailed information about the sync process.
  - `-i`: Itemize changes, displaying a summary of the changes made.
  - `-P`: Equivalent to `--partial --progress`, it keeps partially transferred files and shows progress during transfer.
- `--exclude '.DS_Store'`: This flag tells rsync to exclude any file or directory named `.DS_Store`.
- `--delete`: This option deletes files in the destination that are not present in the source. Be cautious with this option as it can result in data loss if not used carefully.
- `/Users/dimas/Vaults/Photos/`: This is the source directory you want to sync.
- `/Volumes/example/Photos/`: This is the destination directory where you want to sync the files.

### Usage Notes

1. **Source and Destination Paths**: Make sure to replace `/Users/dimas/Vaults/Photos/` and `/Volumes/example/Photos/` with your actual source and destination paths.

2. **Be Careful with --delete**: The `--delete` option can remove files in the destination that are not in the source. Use it with caution to avoid unintentional data loss.

3. **Backup**: Before running any rsync command with the `--delete` option, ensure you have a backup of your data in case something goes wrong.

4. **Hidden Files**: `.DS_Store` files are just one example of hidden files on macOS. You can use the same `--exclude` flag to exclude other hidden files or directories if needed.

With this command, you can effectively synchronize your files and directories while excluding `.DS_Store` files, keeping your destination directory clean and clutter-free.

Feel free to customize the command according to your specific needs, such as excluding other hidden files or directories or adjusting the sync options to suit your preferences.

It looks like you want to provide instructions for installing Python 3 and Java 11 on a Mac using Homebrew and setting their default paths. Here’s a step-by-step guide in Markdown format:

Installing Python 3

1. Install Python 3 using Homebrew:

Bash autocompletion is a handy feature that can save you time and keystrokes when working in the terminal. It allows you to press the Tab key to automatically complete commands, file names, and more. Here, we’ll walk you through the process of enabling bash autocompletion on macOS using Homebrew.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have Homebrew installed. If you don’t have it installed, you can get it from Homebrew’s official website.