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File Permissions

Permissions set on files and folders that can allow or deny users to access certain files in a computer via programs running in an operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux, etc.), such as forbidding a user from read or open files, modify, edit or overwrite files, rename files, delete files, or create files.
Python

One of the best programming languages in the world.
Shebang

Shebang, short for shell-bang, is a statement written in the first line of a script file starting with #! that tells an operating system's shell which program to use to execute the script file.
Bash

Shell found in most Linux distributions.
How Upvotes, Downvotes, and Karma Work on Reddit

On Reddit, users can cast votes, called upvotes and downvotes, on threads and comments posted by other users.
Bot

A program that performs some action that would normally be performed by a human, specially on the Internet.
Thread

What is a comment or reply thread on social media, and a program thread being processed by the CPU.
Comment

What are comments on social media and in programming.
Imgur

Image Posts
Threaded Comments
Upvoted Posts
Vertical Video Posts
An image-sharing social media website with threaded comments that supports posting short videos.
How to Change Your Username on Reddit

You can't change your username, but it's okay to create a new account.
Audio

Another term for sound.
Password

Text code given to a computer program that the program uses to make sure the person typing the password is really who they claim they are.
How to Create an Account on Reddit

Tutorial: learn how to create an account on Reddit, the social media website.
Tips for Creating Accounts on Websites
How to Create Multiple Accounts in a Website with the Same E-Mail

A trick to create multiple accounts in a same website using a single e-mail account.
How to Remove a Follower on Bluesky?

Currently, you can't remove a follower on Bluesky, only block them.
How to Save Posts on Bluesky

Reference
Although currently there is no way to save posts on Bluesky (also called "bookmark" or "favorite" posts), there are alternatives that you can use if you want to remember a post or revisit it later.
Google Keep

Definition
Free online note-taking service provided by Google, available as a website.
How to Save an Image of the Screen

Tutorial
Tutorial: learn how to take a screenshot in your PC and other devices, i.e. how to create an image file from what's displayed on your screen without using a camera, also called a "screencap" or "screen capture."
How to Make your Profile Private on Bluesky

Currently, it's not possible to make your profile private on Bluesky (i.e. there is no way to "lock" your profile).