How to keep a perfect Linux installation
I reinstall Linux frequently but in order to keep a new install longer, I deploy a simple method to hang on to that perfect install. Linux security is a huge topic and…
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OpenSUSE YAST no icons
This post documents how to fix YAST not showing icons. A wile ago, I’ve tried Gnome and liked what I saw. OpenSUSE Tumbleweed is my daily driver and to make Gnome look…
HOW TO install OpenSuse Tumbleweed on Dell Precision PC
Part 1: Getting the ISO Part 2: Installing OpenSUSE Tumbleweed Part 3: Configuring Gnome Getting OpenSuse Tumbleweed – Part 1 Linux is a free, well known and powerful operating system with a…
Gnome how to create shortcut to launch custom app
Sometimes we need to use software that we have written ourselves or downloaded from someone else’s GitHub. Since I use the Gnome desktop, I will explain the steps by launching Blender via…
OpenSuse Tumbleweed CPU Mitigations on off Blender 3 Render
When it surfaced that Spectre and Meltdown can wreck havoc, patches were deployed to protect the vulnerabilities. Those patches can cause a slow-down but must be applied for security reasons. My graphics…
Endeavour OS UFW Firewall Configuration
Right after I install Endeavour OS, I setup and configure the firewall. To install UFW (uncomplicated firewall), I issue: sudo pacman -S ufw Once installed, I start the firewall by opening the…
Find DELL SSD Standoff Screw
You just got a good deal on a second-hand Dell 3060 SFF computer and the first thing you do is upgrade it. Amazon has great prices on SSDs and the only thing…
EndeavourOS SSH login without password RSA public key
This articles documents how I us SSH with RSA key-based authentication instead of using a password. A few weeks ago, I switched from Ubuntu to EndeavourOS because I want a leaner setup…
EndeavourOS best Linux distribution 2021
EndeavourOS – fast, stable and beautiful I am always on the lookout for the best Linux distribution. EndeavourOS ranks high on distrowatch.org but somehow I have never really checked it out because…