Category: openSUSE
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Adjusting Mouse Edge Stickiness in KDE Plasma
The author discusses issues with mouse “stickiness” at screen edges on a multi-screen desktop using Plasma 6.3.4. They appreciate this feature but found the default edge barrier of 100 pixels too aggressive. By adjusting the setting to 20 pixels, they achieved smoother transitions, highlighting the customization benefits of Plasma on openSUSE Tumbleweed.
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Troubleshoot Ignition Vision Client Launcher on openSUSE
I recently encountered an issue with the Vision Client Launcher used for the Ignition Platform by Inductive Automation. The system I set up to view the various HMI screens openSUSE Tumbleweed VM sitting on a protected part of the network, hidden away from the scary internet. The trouble was, the client would just not launch…
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Simplifying Admin Tasks in openSUSE with the Wheel Group
The author shares insights on improving admin privileges management in openSUSE systems, contrasting it with Ubuntu’s sudo approach. By utilizing the “wheel” group, users can gain easier access to root permissions without sharing the root password. This method enhances convenience while balancing security issues in multi-user environments.
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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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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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Keeping multiple kernel versions | openSUSE Tumbleweed
openSUSE Tumbleweed offers features like root system snapshots and Zypper integration with GRUB for easy rollback of updates. The latest kernel version, 6.11.0, caused issues with DisplayLink drivers, prompting a temporary switch to an older kernel. Users can retain multiple kernel versions by adjusting settings in the configuration file.
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20 Years of Linux | Blathering
The author reflects on two decades of using Linux, starting with Mandrake Linux in 2003 and evolving through various machines, including laptops from Dell and HP. The journey highlights personal growth, nostalgia, and ongoing challenges in the Linux ecosystem, particularly regarding software support, user accessibility, and community dynamics.
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Dolphin-Plugins | Must have for KDE Plasma
Dolphin is the default file manager in the KDE Plasma desktop environment and although it is the most feature-rich file manager available on any computer in any time in history, it can always use a few more functions. Thankfully, there are a fantastic set of plugins that just may improve your quality if file-manager life…
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Steam Store Blank Fix on openSUSE
I had a mild annoyance when trying to browse the Steam store on multiple machines. The screen was just blank. I didn’t do anything about it immediately because I could browse the store on Firefox. What was also weird is that although the Community and my user page were also blank, the library was not.…
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NFS and FS-Cache | Faster Performance with Distributed Storage
I make a lot of digital things and need the space to store the information. I don’t like deleting items, after all, I did make the time investment. I also don’t want to put my data in “cold storage” for me to forget about where I put the drive or lose access due to bit-rot.…