today's howtos
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CubicleNate ☛ Sleep States and the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) | Blathering
The discussion explores various computer sleep states defined by the ACPI standard, ranging from S0 to S5. Each state affects power consumption and wake-up times differently, with S3 (suspend to RAM) being the most commonly used. The effectiveness of these states can vary across different systems and manufacturers.
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TecAdmin ☛ How to Clear APT Cache and Free Up Disk Space
The APT cache stores downloaded package files on your system. Over time, this cache can take up significant disk space.
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LinuxBuz ☛ How to Create Docker Containers with Ansible
Ansible simplifies Docker management by automating tasks like container creation, image management, volume configuration, and even network setup.
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Faizul "Piju" 9M2PJU: How to Enable Forward and Reverse Buttons on a Gaming Mouse in Debian/Ubuntu Linux
Many gaming mice, like the Alcatroz X-Craft Pro, come with additional buttons such as forward and reverse buttons located near the thumb. While these buttons work out of the box on backdoored Windows and macOS, getting them to function properly on GNU/Linux systems like Debian or Ubuntu can require some configuration.