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Blocklist-Update.sh

Blocklist-Update.sh is a script that I wrote to manage blocklists from bluetack etc to be used in conjunction with Transmission torrent downloader in Linux/MacOS. The script can be taylored to work with Qbittorrent as well, but the placement of the blocklists means you'd have to redirect the blocklist to go somewhere locally manageable as Transmission uses its own blocklist directory in .config. I believe there are about 10 lists there now. It works well for my needs. It can be ran weekly using crontab in standard user profile.  To download:  blocklist-update.sh To download the others:  Github

SOLUS CLR-BOOT-MANAGER AND BACKING UP IMPORTANT SYSTEM FILES

  Solus Linux, like many other distributions, occasionally updates the grub configuration files during an update of the system. These instances usually occur when something has either changed in Systemd(The init system that runs everything from the toaster to the kitchen sink), and the Kernel(Backbone and nervous system of the operating system). Grub updates usually remove dead or broken images of old kernel upgrades from the past and set the newest kernel image as the default, so having this run automatically is important and is kinda like an automatic transmission shifting gears in your car. Linux isn’t perfect and updates happen pretty regularly, so having something there to ensure those updates take effect is vital. Updating the grub manually from time to time can also help resolve booting issues or ensure your latest firmware and kernel modules are loading properly as expected. To do this within the terminal on Solus run sudo clr hypen boot hyphen manager space update. This will e