Month: May 2025
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How to Remove a Ghost Software RAID Array After Disconnecting a Drive Enclosure in Linux
The author shares their experience with a 5-drive enclosure intended for backup, encountering a “ghost” RAID issue on their system after testing software RAID with mdadm. They resolved the issue by editing the mdadm.conf file. The process enhanced their confidence in experimenting with technology and using AI for problem-solving.
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Framework 2nd Gen Event | Blathering
Framework Computers’ 2nd Gen Event showcased exciting announcements, including the Framework Desktop and Laptop 12, emphasizing modularity and repairability. The Desktop features high-speed performance with a compact design, while Laptop 12 targets students with a convertible format. Concerns about resource strain and parts availability were noted, but overall enthusiasm for Framework’s innovation remains high.
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Fix LibreOffice Scaling Issues on Linux
The author discusses ongoing issues with fractional scaling in LibreOffice, leading to oversized UI elements on certain displays. After searching for solutions, they found that setting the environment variable QT_QPA_PLATFORM=xcb resolved the scaling problem and improved performance. Overall, they appreciate LibreOffice despite some challenges with the Wayland transition.
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Zypper’s New Parallel Downloads: Speed Up Your openSUSE Tumbleweed Updates
On March 27, 2025, openSUSE announced experimental parallel downloads for its Zypper package manager, aimed at enhancing speed and performance. Users can configure max concurrent connections to enjoy significantly faster updates, addressing connectivity issues. The update is a promising development that improves the user experience in openSUSE Tumbleweed and Leap distributions.