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Vim Cheatsheet

January 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Cheatsheet
Vim | Linux

Vim is a powerful command-line text editor that’s been around for decades, and it’s still widely used today. Whether you’re SSH-ing into a remote server or just prefer the keyboard-centric workflow, Vim is often the go-to choice. The learning curve can be steep at first — I remember the first time I opened Vim and couldn’t even figure out how to quit. But once you get the hang of it, the efficiency gains are real. This cheatsheet covers the essentials I use most often, and I’m trying to condense them.

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Disable SIP on Macos

October 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Tutorial
Macos

System Integrity Protection (SIP) is a security layer that limits even the root user from modifying protected parts of the system. Apple introduced it in OS X El Capitan to reduce the blast radius of malware and accidental system damage. In practice, SIP blocks writes to system locations, prevents runtime injection into protected processes, and restricts some kernel/system-level operations.

Sometimes I run a command and see ‘Operation not permitted’ despite sudo, SIP is often the reason. So I need to disable SIP temporarily.

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Mainland Network Circuits

June 19, 2025 · 3 min read
Tutorial
Network

The performance and reliability of internet connectivity to and from mainland China are determined by a complex web of different network circuits, each with its own characteristics.

We will explore the crucial differences between the standard public network backbones, like the workhorse 163 network, and premium, optimized lines like CN2. We’ll also explain what dedicated networks such as IPLC are and why they offer a completely different level of performance and privacy. By the end of this article, you’ll have a clear framework for understanding these circuits, helping you make more informed decisions whether you’re choosing a hosting provider, diagnosing network issues, or are simply curious about how the internet infrastructure in mainland China operates.

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