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How to Push to a GitHub Repository in IntelliJ

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1. Initialize and Connect the Git Repository # Run in the terminal from the project root git init git remote add origin https://github.com/[user]/[repository].git 2. Configure Git in IntelliJ Select VCS → Enable Version Control Integration . Choose Git and click OK . 3. Connect Your GitHub Account Go to File → Settings (on Windows) or IntelliJ IDEA → Preferences (on macOS). Navigate to Version Control → GitHub . Click Add Account ( + ). Select Log In with Token... and enter your GitHub Personal Access Token. 4. Add and Commit Files Go to VCS → Git → Add (or use the shortcut Ctrl+Alt+A ). Select the files you want to commit. Go to VCS → Commit (or use the shortcut Ctrl+K ). Write a commit message and click Commit . 5. Push Go to VCS → Git → Push (or use the shortcut Ctrl+Shift+K ). Click the Push button. Simpler Method (Using IntelliJ's Built-in Feature) Go to VCS → Share Project on GitHub . Set the repository name to vita-user-...
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From Audio Station to Plex Media Server, A Complete Guide for the Synology DS916+

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For nearly ten years, my Synology DS916+ has been a trusty workhorse for file storage. When it came to music, I relied on Synology's own Audio Station. But the experience was never quite right. The UI felt dated, and the constant need to re-enter my OTP password after it expired was a pretty annoyance. I'd heard great things about Plex, specifically that even the free version was a massive improvement. I decided it was time to make the switch. In this blog post, I'll walk you through the exact steps I took to install and configure Plex Media Server on my Synology DS916+. Step 1: Installing the Plex Media Server Package You have two main options for installing Plex. While using the Synology Package Center is simple, I strongly recommend downloading the package directly from the Plex website to ensure you have the latest features and bug fixes. Option 1: The Package Center (Easy, but may be outdated) You can find Plex in the Synology DSM Package Center under ...
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