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# [Enabling copy/paste on an Ubuntu VM on VMware Workstation](https://gaunacode.com/enabling-copypaste-on-an-ubuntu-vm-on-vmware-workstation?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

This is a bit of a miscellaneous post. I’ve had some trouble making my copy/paste work on a Ubuntu VM and hopefully it will help someone. Installing VMware tools First, make sure you have VMware tools installed. sudo service vmware-tools status If it...

Aug 31, 2020 · 1 min read · gaunacode.com  
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Building cloud-native apps on Azure. I can't stop self-improving.

I used to be a .NET developer. Nowaways, I am a DevOps solutions architect with a focus on Azure and Kubernetes. I also love productivity topics, especially when it comes to doing more with less of my time. I'm also a daddy, so time is a limited resource for me.

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