The Essential rsync Command Guide for Linux

rsync is a sysadmin's best friend. It's a powerful and versatile tool for copying and synchronizing files and directories, whether locally or remotely. The real magic of rsync is its ability to transfer only the parts of a file that have changed, making it incredibly efficient.…

Not Everything Is Intelligence: The Feel-Good Fraud of Emotional IQ

Somewhere along the line, we decided everyone needed to be smart—just in “different ways.” It wasn’t enough to admire the emotionally supportive friend, the empathetic boss, or the skilled communicator for what they were: emotionally attuned, socially skilled, or just really good with people. No—we had to…

When Gold Goes Up, Is It Really Gold — or Just the Dollar Going Down?

When the price of gold rises, many investors assume something fundamental has changed about gold: increased demand, a looming crisis, or market momentum. But gold doesn’t always rise because it becomes more valuable in real terms. Sometimes, the price of gold increases simply because the currency it’s measured…

Honk Back: The Subtle Art of Returning a Honk

There’s a moment every driver knows, though few may understand its true significance: you’re cruising along, minding your business, when suddenly a horn blares from a car behind you. Or perhaps it’s from a car far ahead. Maybe it’s even from a vehicle you can’t…