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Daily Ubuntu Image Backup: Data-Only Folder Strategy
Learn how to create a data-only folder for daily Ubuntu image backups using external USB disks.
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Ubuntu 24.04: nd-aloop Module Not Found during Loopback Device Creation
While creating a loopback device on Ubuntu 24.04, an error message appears stating that the 'nd-aloop' module is not found. This article discusses potential solutions to help resolve this issue.
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Saving and Backing up Outlook Folders: A Tech Support Guide
Learn how to save and backup Outlook folders for your hosted Exchange account. This tech support guide is for users who are not proficient in Exchange administration.
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Salvaging a Failed Wekan Upgrade: Exporting a MongoDB Database
Learn how to salvage a failed Wekan upgrade by exporting a MongoDB database. This article provides step-by-step instructions for recovering data from a self-hosted Wekan instance.
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Getting Transparent Backgrounds for Converted 360º Videos with FFmpeg
Learn how to get transparent backgrounds when converting 360º videos using FFmpeg.
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IOS Simulator Libraries/Cache Directories: Why Subdirectories Not Excluded by Backup.flag?
This article explains why subdirectories within the IOS Simulator Libraries/Cache directories are not excluded by the backup.flag file during MacOS backups.
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ZFS Snapshots Empty or Missing on Ubuntu 20.04 Server: Troubleshooting
This article discusses the common issues with ZFS snapshots on Ubuntu 20.04 servers, including empty or missing snapshots, and provides troubleshooting steps.
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SSD Corruption Prevents Bootcamp Hybrid MBR Partition from Mounting External Drive
Users report issues with mounting an external drive in Bootcamp setup on a new SSD, which has become gradually corrupted. This article provides advice on troubleshooting the problem and offers potential solutions.
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tmux: Searching Certain Strings in Scrollback Unreliable
Recently, the tmux software I'm using has become unreliable when searching for certain strings in the scrollback. Previously, I could easily find and navigate to specific lines using the search function. However, now it seems to be hit or miss.
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Customizing the Purpose of Back and Forward Commands in PowerPoint's Ribbon/Quick Access Toolbar
Learn how to customize the Back and Forward commands in PowerPoint's Ribbon/Quick Access Toolbar for easier navigation.
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Changing the Log-in Screen Background: A Tech Support Guide
Learn how to change the background image on your computer's log-in screen. This step-by-step tech support guide covers the process for Windows users.
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FileVault Decryption Finished: Unable to Turn On Time Machine Backup
Learn what to do when FileVault decryption finishes, but you're unable to turn on Time Machine backup.
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Obs Studio Virtual Background Plugin Doesn't Work: A Gentoo User's Experience
A Gentoo user describes their experience with the Obs Studio virtual background plugin not working after downloading, compiling the plugin source, and installing heavy dependencies. The user shares their findings and potential solutions.
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Configuring IPv6 Local Loopback Address: 2a00:da10:f218:9ff0::1/80
This article explains how to configure the IPv6 local loopback address 2a00:da10:f218:9ff0::1/80. Learn how to set up this address on your system and display it correctly.
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Skype's Updated Installer: MSix Background Tasks Still Running?
Recently updated Skype installer includes MSix background tasks. Users report these processes running even when Skype is not visible. Learn how to manage these background tasks.
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Customizing Outlook: Set Dedicated Background Color for Mailbox
Learn how to set a dedicated background color for your mailbox in Outlook, for your email accounts with different providers.
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Connection Error While Configuring PostgreSQL basebackup with nxs-backup: PSQL Connect Error
This article provides a solution for a common issue encountered while configuring PostgreSQL basebackup with nxs-backup: a PSQL connect error due to the non-existent database user. We will guide you through editing pg_hba.conf to resolve the issue.
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Excluding Large Subdirectories from Daily Backup
Users with large home directories or servers containing two substantial subdirectories often feel unnecessary to be backed up daily. Here's how to exclude those directories from your backup process.
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Script: Physical VHDX Backup using Hyper-V for VM
Learn how to create a script for backing up a Physical VHDX file using Hyper-V in case of VM crashes or irreparable system damages.
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Populating OneDrive Folder for Local Backup without Affecting Remote Files
Learn how to create a local OneDrive backup without affecting remote files after re-installing Windows.
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Reading Maildir Files: A Guide for Windows Users
Learn how to read Maildir files on Windows, browse emails, run keyword searches, filter and sort data, extract attachments, and display emails.
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Applying Custom PowerPoint Video Background Across Slides
Learn how to apply a custom video background across slides in PowerPoint using a saved MP4 file and the slide master set.
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Setting Up a Backup VPN Connection with a Teltonika Router
Learn how to set up a backup VPN connection using a Teltonika router for better network security. Two servers in different locations are required.
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Troubleshooting Ansible Backup Script for Incremental Windows Server to Linux Server via SCP
This article provides a solution to common issues encountered while setting up an incremental backup script using Ansible for transferring files between a Windows Server and a Linux Server via SCP.
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Does an External SSd Begin Degrading Affect Online Backup?
Users who utilize external SSDs as their entire online backup drive might wonder if the SSD's degradation affects the backup's integrity. In this article, we discuss the potential impact of SSD degradation on online backups and suggest possible solutions.
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Exporting Google Maps Timeline: Decoding EncryptedBackups.txt
Learn how to decode and import encrypted Google Maps Timeline data from EncryptedBackups.txt files.
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Restoring Original Backup on Windows NT Server with NTFS: Reorganizing Disorganized Files
Learn how to reorganize disorganized files for successful backup and restore on Windows NT Server using NTFS.
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Running Antivirus in the Background for a Specific Directory
Learn how to configure Antivirus software to scan a specific directory continuously in the background on both Linux, Windows, and MacOS systems using C.
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Adding an SSD to a Star Wars Special Edition Notebook (AN000) with HDD for Backup
Learn how to add an SSD and keep the HDD for backup on your Star Wars Special Edition Notebook (AN000) with suspected M.2 SSD slots.
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Slow Backing up External 2TB exFAT HDD via USB using rsync on Ubuntu 22.04
Users of Ubuntu 22.04 encounter slow rsync backups when backing up an external 2TB exFAT formatted hard drive via USB. This article discusses potential causes and solutions.
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Connecting Linux Industrial Device to Factory Network for Backup
Learn how to connect a Linux Industrial Device to a Factory Network for data backup. This guide covers connecting Linux devices with IP addresses such as 172.31.20.x to a Factory Network.
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Cygwin Bash Script: File Fails Silently with rsync and diff
A user reports that their Cygwin Bash script using rsync and diff to compare directory trees for backups fails silently. The script appears to correctly identify differences using diff, but WinMerge does not find any. This article offers potential solutions to help resolve the issue.
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Accessing and Managing Read-Only Maildir Backup Archives on Windows
Learn how to browse, search, filter, sort, and extract attachments from read-only Maildir backup archives on Windows.
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Ensuring Safe Access for Copied Game Files During Backup Process
Learn how to ensure safe access to copied game files during the backup process. This article covers solutions for Linux, Windows, and MacOS.
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Safe Access: Ensuring Game File Backup and Playability
Learn how to ensure game file backup and playability while transferring large game files to another drive with the help of safe access.
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FFMPEG: H.265 (HEVC) NVENC (YUV420) P10 800Mbps Media Playback
Client request for large immersive project using H.265 media with a bitrate of 800Mbps (requires NVENC level 6.2). Hardware used for playback is believed to be Avocado Lite based.
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Convert Video: Circles Shape with Background - Smooth Transition using FFmpeg
Learn how to convert a video with a circles shape placed bottom right and a smooth transition using FFmpeg.
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Error in Unpacking Tar Archive: Illegal byte sequence with tape-length option
When attempting to upload large MP4 files to Amazon S3 using the web interface, tar files with sizes greater than 4GB are created. However, during the unpacking process, an error occurs: 'Illegal byte sequence'. This issue can be resolved by using the correct syntax for the tape-length option in the tar command.
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External SSD: 'Complete' Back-up Drive vs. Keeping PC Drive Empty
Discover the difference between using a 'complete' back-up drive and keeping your PC drive empty when using an external SSD for data storage.
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Windows Old Folder Linked to System: A Solution using Robocopy in C# for Backup and Restore
This article explains how to use Robocopy in C# to backup and restore data, addressing the issue of a Windows old folder being linked to the system. With examples of Seleenium profiles, browsers, code repositories, and more.
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Calculating Moving Average: Excel - Dynamic Lookback (Window) Duration Based on Other Changing Values
In Excel, calculate the moving average of a dataset with a dynamic lookback (window) duration based on changing values in other cells. Learn how to achieve this using a screenshot as a guide.
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Creating a 1080p 4K Black Background with Text Centered using FFmpeg
Learn how to create a 1080p 4K black background with text centered using FFmpeg. This step-by-step guide provides the necessary command-line parameters for creating your custom image.
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Linux Backup to USB Drive using rsync: A Western Digital 4TB Example
In this tech support article, we'll show you how to create a Linux backup to a USB drive using rsync. This example uses a Western Digital 4TB external USB drive.
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Changing Keyboard Backlight Key Combination: Old Dell Laptops vs. New Models
Learn how to change the keyboard backlight key combination on old and new Dell laptops. The process varies between models, with old Dell laptops using Fn + Right Arrow and new models requiring Fn + F10.
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OneDrive Backup Files: Checking Availability Status for Local and Online Folders
Learn how to check the availability status of backup files in OneDrive, whether they are local or online. Follow these steps to ensure your data is accessible when you need it.
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Assigning Shortcut Key for Making List Videos Play with Batch File in Tech Support
Learn how to assign a shortcut key to play videos using a batch file in tech support. This article explains the process of getting a filename, adding a TXT file, and calling the system default player to run the video.
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Kernel Driver Backports: Can Older Versions Still Work with Later Versions?
This article discusses the compatibility of using older kernel driver versions with later kernel versions through backports.
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Changing Default Office365 Document Background to Black: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to change the default document background color in Office365 applications like Word, Excel, and Outlook to black. Follow these simple steps to customize your Office experience.
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ExFAT Mechanical Spinning: Backing Up Data Between Linux, MacOS Laptops with 4TB External USB Drive
Learn how to use a 4TB external USB mechanical rotary drive for cross-platform backups between Linux (Debian) and MacOS laptops, without partitioning with different file systems.
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Exoplayer: No Picture, Only Sound - Troubleshooting
Learn how to resolve Exoplayer issues where video is not displayed but sound is playing. Follow the steps to configure your activity and set player views visibility.
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