Month: October 2024
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3D Printed Access Point Hanger for Neat Cabling
This is a quick summary of my solution for mounting an access point and neatly routing the cables in my shop that I call “CubicleLabs.” I designed this a short while ago and decided to upload the CAD and share the information. CubicleLabs is where I build and do things related to my tech enthusiast…
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Connecting Virt-Manager to KVM Hosts Easily
KVM is a Linux kernel module enabling hypervisor functionality since 2007, allowing multiple virtual environments. The article discusses using Virt-Manager for managing remote VMs via SSH, emphasizing security measures. While the tool is highly recommended for its convenience, the author acknowledges some complexities and advocates for learning more about its features.
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iPad 6 Digitizer Replacement | Blathering
I am not what you would call a fan of Apple products. I believe that they are very user hostile, specifically in the area of right-to-repair arena. Consumer electronics should be built with repair and maintenance in mind so that we minimize the amount of e-waste we produce. Repairability should absolutely be encouraged for consumers…
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KDE Plasma 6 | Customizing Date and Time Formats
The author expresses a strong preference for the 24-hour clock and the DD MMM YYYY date format, finding it more readable than US formats. Frustrated by changes in KDE Plasma’s settings, they detail a workaround to restore their preferred format and emphasize the importance of customization for personal satisfaction and productivity.
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Six Monitor Workstation for my Framework 13
The author discusses their experience with the Framework 13 laptop, initially appreciating its portability and features but ultimately needing more screen space. They experimented with dual, triple, and six-monitor setups, emphasizing the advantages and challenges of each arrangement, particularly in terms of productivity and usability, and the importance of a reliable docking solution.
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QtQR | Encode and Decode QR Codes on Linux
The post discusses QR codes’ functionality, highlighting their use in various applications like URL sharing and WiFi settings. It presents QtQR, a user-friendly QR code tool for decoding and encoding on Linux, including installation and usage instructions. The author appreciates its features and expresses gratitude for open-source contributions.
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Upgrading the Atari VCS with openSUSE Tumbleweed
The author shares their experience with the Atari VCS, purchased after years of anticipation. Initially intrigued by its retro aesthetic and modern features, the author details upgrades made to enhance performance. Ultimately, they find satisfaction in its dual functionality as a home theater PC and casual gaming console, celebrating its design and upgrade potential.
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SteamDeck Internal Screen Undetected
A strange thing happened recently where my son’s SteamDeck was not detecting the internal screen. I tried all the usual, “hold the power button down for 30 seconds” bit and even tried my touchscreen fix routine, all without any success. This was exceedingly irritating as I am not sure what even caused this to happen.…
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Fight Flash Fraud | F3 Solid State Media Checker
Flash Fraud is a real and it affects hundreds of millions… or thousands… well, I have no idea how many people it really effects, but I have been a bitten by either “Flash Fraud” or just bad media more than once which is exceptionally irritating. What is Flash Fraud? In short the consumer is sold…
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Media / Fn Keys Not Registering on Framework 13 | Linux
After a kernel upgrade on my Framework 13, I encountered recurring issues with non-responsive media keys. Initially resolved by rebooting, the problem persisted despite multiple attempts. I discovered a potential fix involving a config file and restarting the embedded controller. Framework’s extensive support helped me troubleshoot this frustrating issue.