Yatri Trivedi
Contributing since September, 2010
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About Yatri Trivedi
Yatri Trivedi is a backend developer, Pythonista, and Linux enthusiast. He has been programming and self-hosting services for a decade, and has been a Linux user for two.
As a life-long tech enthusiast, Yatri actually wrote for How-To Geek back in 2010. He has been tinkering with Linux for twenty-six years, starting with RedHat 5 and Mandrake. Since then he's been running home and cloud servers for a variety of self-hosting and home labbing projects. The
Over the last decade, Yatri has been working at a variety of startups, both in NYC and remotely. Using Python and other languages to glue APIs together, manage deployments, and to automate, he's built a focus around DevOps. Somewhat rare for his field, he also enjoys documentation.
Technology aside, Yatri is an avid home cook, linguaphile, short fiction writer, and Hindu priest. He is a voracious researcher and enthusiastic in conversations about his interests.
Latest Articles
The Beginner's Guide to Shell Scripting 3: More Basic Commands & Chains
You've learned how to create scripts, use arguments, and build for loops.
How To Tether Your iPhone to Your Linux PC
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How To Expand Your Minecraft Experience with Bukkit and Essentials
Minecraft is an amazing open-ended game, but what if you could take it to the next level? Using the Essentials Plugin Suite, you can add create and manage user groups, specify permissions for commands, and even add a class system!We've got a video tutorial you can use to get set up, but first, be sure you've got a Bukkit server working.
How To Improve Your Cygwin Console With Mintty
Cygwin's great for getting some Linux command-line goodness in Windows, but using the Windows Shell to access it kills some of that magic.
The Beginner's Guide to Shell Scripting 2: For Loops
If you want to build up your geek cred, join us for the second installment in our shell scripting series.
How To Bring App Icons Back Into Unity's System Tray
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Imagine: you walk into your room, sit in front of your computer, and it unlocks itself.
How To Change Your iOS SMS Sounds and Shuffle Your Ringtones
One of the biggest complaints about iOS is the severe lack of SMS tones.
How To Plan, Organize, and Map Out Your Home Network
Whether you're setting up a new home network or overhauling the one you've got, planning and mapping out your devices and intended uses can save you a lot of headaches.
How To Configure and Run Bukkit, An Alternative Minecraft Server
If you love Minecraft, odds are you’ve found a server you enjoy playing on.
How To Fix Damaged or Broken Audio Cables
While most people fix wires by just wrapping them together, you can lose quality and strength that way.
How To Easily Change Your Dual-Booting PC's Default OS
I love Ubuntu, but there are times when you just need to use Windows.
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There are plenty of alternative web browsers on iOS – Opera Mini, Atomic, and Skyfire, to name a few.
How To Stream Video to Both iOS and Android Devices With Plex
Finding a video streaming solution that does transcoding is tough enough, but trying to find one solution that’ll work for both iOS and Android makes it even harder.
How To Manage Tasker Profiles and Automate Functions on Android
Previously mentioned Tasker is an Android automation powerhouse.
How To Start Tweaking Your Android Phone With Tasker
Tasker is a powerful app for Android that lets you customize how your phone works and automate tasks.
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Your keyboard is one of your most important peripherals, but it's bound to get clogged with dirt and grime over time.
Switching From Jailbroken iOS to Android? Here's What You Need to Know
There are ample comparisons of iOS and Android, but few take into account jailbreak apps and power-users.
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Ever leave your Android phone around the house while doing some work only to find missed calls and text messages? With Android Notifier, your phone’s alerts will pop up on your computer.
How to Back Up Your iPhone's App Data to Dropbox
Migrating your saved Angry Birds Rio game from your iPhone to your iPad is a real pain.