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Dual Booting Debian Trixie XFCE on MacBook Pro (2019) Intel CPU T2 chip: No Audio

This article provides a solution for users who face no audio issue while dual booting Debian Trixie XFCE on MacBook Pro (2019) with Intel CPU T2 chip. Follow the steps below to resolve the issue.

Firefox Ignoring Systemwide Preferences: Proxy Settings in Ubuntu 22.04

Users of Ubuntu 22.04 may encounter an issue where Firefox does not obey systemwide proxy settings, defaulting to 'Uses system proxy configuration'. This article explains the cause and provides a solution.

Smooth Zoom with FFmpeg: Fixing Shaky/Jittery Zoom Effects

Learn how to apply a smooth zoom effect to a 5-second video using FFmpeg while avoiding shaky or jittery results. Check out the suggested command below.

Understanding Tmux Colored Prompt Outside of Tmux: Get Colored Prompt in Non-Tmux Shells

A new user is wondering how to get a colored prompt for their machine name and working directory outside of Tmux, which is the default in Ubuntu terminal. Here's a solution.

UnexpectedPadding with FFmpeg Scale Filter using AMD Shardware Encoder

While transcodeing videos using FFmpeg and the AV1 codec with the scalefilter and AMD hardware encoder (av1_amf), unexpected padding is added to the output. This issue is not consistent and has been encountered during various video runs.

Tmux: Highlight Machine Name and Working Directory

A new user wonders how to highlight the machine name and working directory in Tmux. By default, Ubuntu terminal does not support this feature. However, there are minor customizations that can be made.

Is It Illegal to Download Modified GNU GNU2.0 Licensed Software?

Users often find software with GNU GNU2.0 licenses that offer support services at different prices. Some sites sell software with modified licenses. Is it illegal to download such software?

Different Results from 'ping getent hosts' on Different Systems

This article discusses the possible reasons for different results obtained when running the 'ping getent hosts' command on different systems.

Troubleshooting Intermittent Random CPU Spikes in Ubuntu 22.04

Learn how to diagnose and resolve intermittent random CPU spikes that cause system sluggishness in Ubuntu 22.04.

Assigning Static IP Address to Hyper-V Guest (Ubuntu) with Different Ranges than ISP

Learn how to assign a static IP address to a Ubuntu Hyper-V guest with a different range than the ISP. Follow this step-by-step guide to configure network settings in Hyper-V Manager and Ubuntu.

Waiting for MySQL/MariaDB Server to Become Ready for Performance Updates

This article discusses the issue of waiting for a MySQL or MariaDB server to become ready for processing queries and performing updates. It provides a brief explanation of the universal command used to check the server status and suggests possible solutions.

Configuring Properly irqs for Balanced Network Traffic on Debian 12

A Debian 12 machine shows significant difference in softirqs between /proc/softirqs NET_RXCPU1 and CPU0. This article explains how to configure proper irqs for balanced network traffic.

Using Azure Key Vault Secrets in GitLab CI Jobs: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to configure GitLab CI jobs to use Azure Key Vault secrets and retrieve temporary credentials. This step-by-step guide covers setting up federated ID and the necessary configurations.

Troubleshooting 'Corrupted File Yields Error: File Not Accessed (System)' When Accessing WSL App

Experiencing issues with accessing a corrupted file while using a WSL app? Learn common solutions and troubleshooting steps.

Kali Linux: Zsh Corrupted History File - Access Denied

Users of Kali Linux encountering an issue with a corrupted Zsh history file, which results in access denied errors. This article explains possible causes and solutions to resolve the issue.

Using Ansible: Local Connection with Jump SSH

Learn how to use Ansible's local connection with jump SSH to manage remote hosts through intermediary jump hosts.

Ensuring SSHD Update/Restart on BeagleBone Debian

Learn how to ensure your SSHD is updated and restarted on a BeagleBone Debian system when it becomes unreachable.

GPG Configuration: Accept Shell Environment Variables for Specific Keys?

This article explains whether it's possible to accept shell environment variables in GPG's ~/.gnupg/gpg.conf file for specific keys.

Managing Multiple iSCSI Vendors with Different iSCSI.conf Profiles

Learn how to manage multiple iSCSI vendors, such as Oracle and Azure, by creating different iSCSI.conf profiles for each vendor or target.

Linux Debian: HORN (Hibernate) Configuration Ignores resume option

A user is experiencing issues with their Debian Linux system where Hibernate (HORN) is not resuming properly despite the resume option being set. In this article, we will suggest potential solutions to resolve the issue.

Dual-Booting MacBook Pro 2019 with Debian 12: Wi-Fi Setup

Learn how to set up Wi-Fi during the dual-boot installation process of Debian 12 on a MacBook Pro 2019.

Determining If Enough Space is Available in Destination Drive for rsync Dry Run

This article explains how to use rsync's dry run feature to check if there is enough space on the destination drive before performing a backup.

Connection Refused: Trying to Connect Linux Server (XX.XX.XX.XX) for Java Application

This article explains how to troubleshoot a Java application that fails to connect to a Linux server with a 'Connection Refused' error. It covers checking server status and network connections using netstat.

Adding Additional IP Cluster TLS/SSL Certificate to K3S Kubernetes Cluster

Learn how to add an additional IP cluster TLS/SSL certificate to a K3S Kubernetes cluster. This guide assumes a 3-node cluster with control-plane, etcd, and worker nodes.

Docker: DNS Server Container Cannot Resolve Hostnames Defined in DNS Server Container

This article discusses a common issue where DNS server containers in Docker are unable to resolve hostnames defined within the same container. This problem can occur due to various reasons, including DNS server configuration and network settings. We will explore the causes and provide solutions to help you resolve this issue.

Accessing Folders in Ubuntu using Visual Studio Code Remote

This article explains how to access and manage folders on an Ubuntu server using Visual Studio Code Remote and SSH.

Upgrading Ubuntu 22.04 to Ubuntu 23.10 with do-release-upgrade

This article outlines the process of upgrading Ubuntu 22.04 to Ubuntu 23.10 using the do-release-upgrade utility. The upgrade process begins with a normal prompt, and the installation completes without issues. However, the system prompts to remove unused files.

Enabling Required Options for QEMU in Debian

This article explains how to recompile a Debian kernel to enable required options for QEMU (8.2.1) installation using Homebrew on Mac. Follow the steps below to set up QEMU with hvf=mce and other necessary options.

Unable to Load Nobara Alongside Installed Ubuntu

Users report facing issues while loading Nobara alongside an already installed Ubuntu system. This article covers possible solutions to help you resolve the problem.

Cloning Linux Drive: Boot UUID and UEFI Files Connection via SATA/USB Freezes

Learn how to handle issues with cloning a Linux drive and connecting UEFI files via SATA or USB, causing boot freezes.

Ubuntu 22.04 Laptop Stuck Discovering DHCP on Home Wi-Fi

A Ubuntu 22.04 laptop is unable to discover its IP address via DHCP on a home Wi-Fi network. This issue may be related to rogue DHCP servers or time behavior.

Unable to mount CIFS share with kinit ticket on Ubuntu 22.04

This article explains how to mount a CIFS share using a kinit ticket on Ubuntu 22.04. The process involves authenticating with Active Directory, generating a ticket, and then mounting the share. The article provides a step-by-step guide and troubleshooting tips.

Kubernetes Cluster: Grafana Agent Fails to Reach Pods via Cluster IP Service

This article provides a solution for the issue where the Grafana agent fails to reach pods via the cluster IP service in a Kubernetes cluster running on Ubuntu nodes.

Ubuntu 23.10 on DigitalOcean VPS: Unable to use curl

This article provides a solution for users experiencing issues with curl on Ubuntu 23.10 running on DigitalOcean VPS.

Error in Setting up Samba Active Directory Server: Permission Denied

This article explains how to troubleshoot and resolve a permission denied error when setting up a Samba Active Directory server on an Ubuntu 22.04 trial system.

Running Linux on a Chromebook without Jailbreak or Powerwash: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to install Linux on a Chromebook without using Jailbreak or Powerwash methods. This step-by-step guide offers a legal and safe approach to using Linux on your Chromebook.

WireGuard Client Works Perfectly with Docker and Kubernetes: Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues

Learn how to set up and troubleshoot WireGuard client connections in Docker and Kubernetes environments. Resolve unique connectivity issues in your Kubernetes configuration.

Error Mounting CIFS Share on Synology DSM 7.0: notmount (22) Invalid argument

This article explains how to troubleshoot and resolve an issue with mounting a CIFS share on Synology DSM 7.0 using the command line, resulting in the error message 'notmount (22) Invalid argument'.

Configuring Okular and Konsole Colors in Kubuntu 22.04.4 LTS

This article explains how to configure the colors of Okular and Konsole in Kubuntu 22.04.4 LTS using the terminal.

Dovecot: Mailbox Folder Disappearance after Migrating from mbox to maildir++ Layout

This article explains the issue of mailbox folder disappearance after migrating from mbox to maildir++ layout using Dovecot.

openSUSE Tumbleweed: Cannot Set Locale - Ensure $LC_*$ LANG Correct?

Users of openSUSE Tumbleweed x86_64 have reported issues with console applications complaining about locale settings. This article provides a solution to ensure the correct locale is set by checking and configuring the $LC_*$ LANG environment variables.

RealVNC Supports XInput Extension Version 2: Troubleshooting One Program Launch Failure

This article provides a solution to the issue where one program fails to launch when using RealVNC Server 6.10.0 with the newer XInput Extension version 2.

KeePassXC and ssh/config: Incorrect Public Key Identity Setting

When using KeePassXC as a password manager and attempting to set up an ssh agent on a Windows platform, the ssh/config file may not behave correctly when setting the public key identity. In this article, we will generate the required JSON structure to help you troubleshoot and resolve this issue.

Adding Customized Filters in FFmpeg: Unmentioned Dependences