Dotfiles are the underrated tool most users are missing out on

We all love automation and customization, and that’s why it’s a bit strange that some of the most understated and powerful tools available to users are the humble dotfiles. Often hidden away in the depths of your home directory, these files form the backbone of your personal computing environment. Dotfiles get their name from the Linux hidden configuration files, but they broadly describe any configuration file on any system, Windows included.