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
I bought the SteamDeck for a number of reasons. One such reason was to turn it into a portable retro gaming station. I know there are a lot of other options out there to do this task but this one was the most economical and already had Linux installed on it. That meant, very little … Continue reading SteamDeck | RetroArch and mGBA for Trading Pokémon
This was the 11th News Flight night at the Linux Saloon. I think this episode was a pretty good example of my inability to "read the room" when I brought up the JFS file system article. I think I thought this to be a lot more interesting than perhaps it was. File systems are something … Continue reading Linux Saloon | 04 Mar 2023 | News Flight 11
Matrix is a secure, decentralised, real-time, communication protocol that allows you to send messages and pictures free from the encumberments of a centralized authority. You can look at Matrix as an alternative to using Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, etc. Confusingly, Matrix is a protocol not a client. There are many clients you can choose, the most … Continue reading Nheko | Matrix Client written in Qt on openSUSE
