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I was having some issues in openSUSE Tumbleweed where my audio devices would continue to be listed after being disconnected. My audio applet in KDE Plasma was looking like an incredible mess and it was making conducting remote meetings problematic. Microsoft Teams is already an audio mess on any operating system, the Linux desktop shouldn't … Continue reading Persistent Pipewire Problems Pause Productivity
Long ago, on a laptop far, far away the web browser and application choices were simple. That was a long time ago and things are just different in the current age of the computer. Having multiple browsers, and work flows for various work loads on your computer can make opening links somewhat more complicated. The … Continue reading Junction | Application Chooser for Hyperlinks
Monitors are getting Crazy Cool I am not sure if it is crazy or cool or some sort of mix of crazy and cool or maybe it is completely innovative and 100% practical. I happen to think some of these monitors are neat and on top of that list today is this, the LG DualUp … Continue reading LG DualUp Monitor Plus USB-C Dock Station
As I have been enjoying this well-built, hand held computer / gaming console, I have had to do some problem solving to get things to work. I am building a resource that, I hope will be beneficial to more than just me. it is something I do refer back to from time to time but … Continue reading Building a SteamDeck Resource
I am not what one would call a huge fan of Arch Linux or its derivatives. My past experiences have all been pretty poor so really, the bar is set quite low. I don't expect much from an Arch based distro. This is not to say that it is bad or anyone shouldn't run it … Continue reading Linux Saloon | 25 Mar 2023 | Archcraft Linux
The great thing about having a 3D printer and open source CAD software is the ability to make accomplishing projects easier. In short, I had some electrical conduit to run and I wanted to mount it along a steel structural I-beam in CubicleLabs. I found some clamps that would work but they were too expensive … Continue reading Running Electrical Conduit Using FreeCAD and 3D Printing
Whenever there is an Open Mic Night, there are two things that are likely to happen. One: the StrawPoll that Aris puts together will end up dominating a large portion of the two hours we get together; and two: the conversation will weave around so many different trails we have to pause and recount how … Continue reading Linux Saloon | 18 Mar 2023 | Open Mic Night, Qr Codes, Messaging Platforms, Linux Hardware
For anyone that has known anything about "CubicleNate" for any period of time will know that I am a huge fan of all things Commodore 64. Maybe not everything but most things, I absolutely am. I am also a fan of open source and the communities that have developed around it. When you combine open … Continue reading RAD Expansion Unit for the Commodore 64
I recently had an issue with my SteamDeck where the touch screen would not respond to any input. Rebooting, even turning off and back on didn't seem to solve the issue. I was a bit worried. Had my new favorite hand-held console broken? Did one of my kids do something nasty to it? What could … Continue reading Restoring SteamDeck Unresponsive Touchscreen
One of the great things about doing the Linux Saloon is that I get the privilege of learning from fellow technology enthusiasts. This time was no different and had an unexpected bonus that I found tremendously valuable. After our discussion of Zulip messaging service and Jinda's discussion about this experience with Virtual Machine Manager, a … Continue reading Linux Saloon | 11 Mar 2023 | Zulip, JSketcher CAD Software