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University of Toronto ☛ Connecting M.2 drives to various things (and not doing so)
As a result of discovering that (M.2) NVMe SSDs seem to have become the dominant form of SSDs, I started looking into what you could connect M.2 NVMe SSDs to. Especially I started looking to see if you could turn M.2 NVMe SSDs into SATA SSDs, so you could connect high capacity M.2 NVMe SSDs to, for example, your existing stock of ZFS fileservers (which use SATA SSDs). The short version is that as far as I can tell, there's nothing that does this, and once I started thinking about it I wasn't as surprised as I might be.
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How to Enable VLC Dark Mode in Linux, backdoored Windows & Android
Today due to different reasons users are opting for a dark theme for devices. Most of the OS includes Windows, GNU/Linux and macOS which provide us support for these visual treats.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install Timeshift on Fedora 42
System backups remain one of the most critical yet overlooked aspects of GNU/Linux system administration. A single failed update or misconfigured package can render your entire Fedora installation unusable, potentially resulting in hours of data recovery efforts or complete system reinstallation.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install PowerDNS on Fedora 42
PowerDNS stands as one of the most robust and versatile DNS server solutions available for GNU/Linux systems today. Installing PowerDNS on Fedora 42 provides system administrators with a powerful, scalable DNS infrastructure that can handle both authoritative and recursive DNS services efficiently.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install MailSpring on Manjaro
MailSpring stands as one of the most powerful open-source email clients available for GNU/Linux distributions, offering a perfect blend of modern features and reliable performance. For Manjaro users seeking a comprehensive email solution, MailSpring delivers advanced capabilities including email tracking, contact enrichment, customizable templates, and seamless multi-account management.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install HandBrake on AlmaLinux 10
HandBrake stands as the premier open-source video transcoder for GNU/Linux systems, offering powerful multimedia conversion capabilities without licensing costs. This comprehensive guide walks you through multiple installation methods for HandBrake on AlmaLinux 10, ensuring you can start transcoding videos efficiently on your Enterprise GNU/Linux system.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install Abusive Monopolist Microsoft SQL Server on Debian 13 [Ed: SQL Server does not properly run on GNU/Linux. It never did. This is a lame proposition.]
Installing SQL Server on Debian 13 provides organizations with enterprise-grade database functionality while leveraging the stability and security of the Debian GNU/Linux distribution.
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Sysdig on Linux: diagnose problems in minutes (2025)
sysdig hooks kernel system calls and events (via a kernel module/driver or eBPF) and lets you see who does what and with which delays: files, network, processes, errors, containers. You can watch live or capture a short trace for calm analysis later — this is especially helpful with intermittent issues.
The core idea: short, targeted event capture (10–30 seconds) plus analysis through preset views/chisels. Below is a minimal working set of commands and scenarios.