today's howtos

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Feb 28, 2025

• TecMint ☛ How to Set Up FreeDOS on Linux Using Qemu

  In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to set up FreeDOS on a Linux system using Qemu, a powerful open-source emulator.

• TecMint ☛ How to Reduce RAM & CPU Usage on Linux

  In this guide, we’ll explore practical methods to reduce RAM and CPU usage on Linux. We’ll cover monitoring tools, process management, kernel tweaks, and system optimization techniques to keep your system running efficiently.

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  • ID Root ☛ How To Install TeXworks on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

    TeXworks is a free, open-source LaTeX editor designed to provide an intuitive and efficient environment for creating LaTeX documents. It is modeled after TeXShop, aiming to bring a similar user experience to multiple platforms, including Linux, macOS, and Windows.

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install qBitTorrent on CentOS Stream 10

    qBitTorrent stands out as a premier free and open-source BitTorrent client, offering a robust alternative to other torrenting applications. Its lightweight design, absence of intrusive advertisements, and transparent open-source nature make it a favorite among users who value performance and privacy

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install Surveillance Giant Google Drive on Linux Mint 22

    Google Drive has become an indispensable tool for cloud storage and collaboration, allowing users to store, sync, and share files across devices. This has made it essential for professionals and individuals alike.

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install Surveillance Giant Google Drive on Fedora 41

    Google Drive has become an indispensable tool for cloud storage and collaboration, allowing users to store, synchronize, and share files across multiple devices. For Fedora 41 users, integrating Surveillance Giant Google Drive can significantly enhance productivity and data accessibility. Fedora 41, with its cutting-edge features, offers several methods to achieve seamless Surveillance Giant Google Drive integration.

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install Postman on Debian 12

    Postman is a versatile tool that simplifies every step of the API development process, from planning and testing to collaboration and documentation. It offers a user-friendly interface that allows developers to build and send requests visually, making it accessible for both beginners and non-programmers.

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install IPTVnator on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

    The world of digital entertainment is continuously evolving, and IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) has become a popular choice for streaming live TV and on-demand content. IPTVnator stands out as a versatile IPTV player, particularly favored by GNU/Linux enthusiasts.

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install Memcached on CentOS Stream 10

    In today’s fast-paced digital world, website loading speed is critical. A slow website can lead to poor user experience, higher bounce rates, and decreased search engine rankings. Fortunately, technologies like Memcached can significantly improve website performance.

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install FirewallD on CentOS Stream 10

    In the realm of GNU/Linux server administration, security stands as a critical cornerstone. A robust firewall is indispensable for shielding your system from unauthorized access and potential threats. FirewallD emerges as a dynamic and versatile solution, offering advanced features over traditional iptables.

• Piya Gehi ☛ A minimal keyboard key effect with CSS

  I use the kbd element to specify keypresses in my posts. To differentiate it from the inline code element, I’ve styled it as a minimal version of an actual key: [...]

• [Old] Dylan Smith ☛ Styling the kbd element · Dylan Smith @dylanatsmith

  I like any HTML element that is semantically specific and unambiguous in its usage; fits the bill perfectly. It’s such a meta HTML thing that it probably won’t surprise you to learn it was standardised in HTML 2.0 in 1995.

• Kev Quirk ☛ iOS Mail Is Shite

  Yup, definitely a phish. FFS.

  I have multi-factor on my account and the password was unique, but I immediately reset my password anyway. Thank goodness for password managers.

• J Pieper ☛ Configuring an off-axis MA600 encoder with moteus

  This is the final post (hah! for now at least) in my series about implementing support for off-axis encoders in moteus (see previous iterations here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). In this one, I’ll share the recipe for how to set up an off-axis MA600 encoder using a ring magnet as the only encoder source.

• University of Toronto ☛ I'm not impressed by the state of NFS v4 in the Linux kernel

  Although NFS v4 is (in theory) the latest great thing in NFS protocol versions, for a long time we only used NFS v3 for our fileservers and our Ubuntu NFS clients. A few years ago we switched to NFS v4 due to running into a series of problems our people were experiencing with NFS (v3) locks (cf); since NFS v4 locks are integrated into the protocol and NFS v4 is the 'modern' NFS version that's probably receiving more attention than anything to do with NFS v3.