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Customizing your Bash prompt to show the current Git branch makes working in the terminal more efficient. Pair it with Git-aware autocomplete, and you’ll get instant context and faster commands with every keystroke.

Cloning an ext4 Linux partition doesn’t have to be complicated. With dd and a few smart tweaks—like piping through pv for progress feedback and setting an appropriate block size—you can create exact drive images or clone partitions directly. Whether you're working locally, over SSH, or between cloud instances in recovery mode, these techniques make the process faster and more transparent.​