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How to Display a Random Message from a File Every Time You Open the Terminal on Linux (Bash)

Tutorial
Learn how to display a random text message from a .txt file every time you open the terminal on Linux by editing the .bashrc file.
Random

Definition
A random value is a value that can be any value.
How to Display a Message Every Time You Open the Terminal on Linux (Bash)

Tutorial
Learn how to display a message every time you open the terminal on Linux, such as "Hello, how can I help you?" by configuring the .bashrc file.
Gradient

Definition
An effect in an image that occurs when a color gradually becomes another color.
Do You Need an Anti-Virus on Linux?

Explanation
A common question that new Linux users have coming from Windows is how to install an anti-virus, or whether they need an anti-virus at all in first place. In this article, I'll seek to answer this question so you can use Linux safely and without worry.
Reverse Proxy (on the Internet)

Definition
A computer that connects to a client in behalf of a server.
Proxy (on the Internet)

Definition
A computer that exists between a client and a server that connects to the server in behalf of the client.
Color Profile

Definition
Something that tells the computer how to interpret the color values of the pixels in the data stored inside an image file.
Color Depth

Definition
How many bits are used to store the color information of the pixels of an image or screen.
Gradient Map (Filter)

Definition
A filter commonly found in image editors that maps the colors of one layer to a specified gradient according to their lightness.
Levels (Filter)

Definition
A filter commonly found in image editors that allows you to quickly control the levels of brightness of an image, in particular, it lets quickly make dark gray into black, or light gray into white, or vice-versa.
Filter (in an Image Editor)

Definition
What is a "Filter" in an Image Editor? A "filter" in an image editor is an effect that can be applied to an image, such as a filter to make it blurry, to make it less blurry, to make it gray scale, and so on. Filters are different from blend modes in that filters normally […]
How to Make Skin Smooth using Gaussian High Pass in Krita

Tutorial
Learn how to non-destructively retouch skin making it smoother using the Gaussian high pass filter in Krita (version 5.2.9), and then how make it less smooth and add some pores back using a noisy texture.
Krita Features You Didn't Know About

List
Tutorial
The coolest Krita features nobody has ever heard of!
How to Use the Smart Patch Tool in Krita

Tutorial
Learn how to use the smart patch tool in Krita (version 5.2.9) to remove unwanted people and objects from photos, retouching blemishes from skin, cracks from walls, airplanes from the sky, or any other tangible thing that is in the middle of the way sticking out like a sore thumb from your perfect photo.
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How to Create a Halftone Gradient Background in Krita

Tutorial
Learn how to create a non-destructive colored halftone gradient background in Krita (version 5.2.9) using vector layers and filter masks.
How to Create a Halftone Effect in Krita

Tutorial
Learn how to create a non-destructive black and white halftone effect in Krita (version 5.2.9) using filter layers.
How to Create a Duotone Effect in Krita

Tutorial
Learn how to create a non-destructive duotone effect using Krita, making a photo into two colors such as blue and red, green and yellow, on any other combination you wish.
Convention: Menu Items Ending in an Ellipsis Open a Dialog Window

Reference
By convention, in a menu, such as one from the menubar or a context menu, menu items that open a dialog window end in an ellipsis (three dots: "...").