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Samba simplified

Much like dancing instructors, Samba guides either overcomplicate things or just don’t explain themselves. Let’s find the joy in Samba.

Post date July 25, 2022
Post categories In Desktop, Linux, Phone, Server

Yes, you can make changes to the Steam Deck’s root file system

Without disabling read-only

Post date July 4, 2022
Post categories In Desktop, Hardware, Linux, Other

Switching to systemd-resolved for mDNS

Local name resolution made simple

Post date July 3, 2022
Post categories In Desktop, Linux, Server
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Understanding (and customizing) Tilix

Tilix does things differently than most terminal emulators – for better and for worse.

Post date June 29, 2022
Post categories In Desktop, Linux

Sharing files with the Transmission system user

tl;dr don’t use chmod -R 777

Post date May 24, 2022
Post categories In Desktop, Linux, Server

Sharing directories with system users: Private user groups, set group and umask

Sharing is caring and system users have feelings, too

Post date March 9, 2021
Post categories In Desktop, Linux, Server

Renaming music files with beets – and avoiding troublesome characters

Avoiding troublesome characters? Story of my life, mate

Post date June 29, 2020
Post categories In Desktop, Linux

How to force Steam UI doubling on linux

In 2018 Steam on linux got the ability to autodetect HiDPI screens and resize the UI accordingly. I would guess this kicks in on 4k resolutions. I’m guessing…

Post date January 13, 2019
Post categories In Desktop, Linux