today's howtos

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Aug 28, 2025

• Andy Bell ☛ The interpolate-size property is a great example of progressive enhancement

  I was listening to the latest Shoptalk Show episode and interpolate-size was mentioned, which triggered me to think “I wonder what’s going on with that now”.

  Not much, it seems. We’re still looking way-off from it being in all browsers, but that’s fine because we’ve got progressive enhancement available to us.

• Linuxiac ☛ How to Install VirtualBox on Debian 13 “Trixie”

  Learn how to seamlessly install VirtualBox on Debian 13 “Trixie” step by step with our tried-and-tested guide, and start running VMs right away.

• Barry Kauler ☛ Improved rules for acpi

  ACPID is a daemon, 'acpid', launched from /etc/init.d/acpid, that notifies user-space of events, such as pressing the power-button or closing the laptop lid. Events are defined in /etc/acpi/events to run handlers in response to these events.

• Barry Kauler ☛ Touchpad toggle on-off fixed

  This was reported on the forum:

  https://forum.puppylinux.com/viewtopic.php?p=155553#p155553

  The 'xinput' utility is missing. Fixed.   
  

• It's FOSS ☛ Installing Fedora GNU/Linux in the Simplest Possible Way

  Put the Fedora on your computer.

• idroot

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install VLC Media Player on Debian 13

    VLC Media Player stands as one of the most versatile and powerful multimedia applications available for GNU/Linux systems. This comprehensive guide walks you through multiple installation methods for VLC on Debian 13, ensuring you can enjoy seamless media playback with extensive format support and advanced features.

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install Timeshift on Rocky GNU/Linux 10

    System backups are the cornerstone of reliable IT infrastructure. Timeshift, a powerful snapshot-based backup solution, provides enterprise-grade system protection for Rocky GNU/Linux environments. This comprehensive guide walks you through installing and configuring Timeshift on Rocky GNU/Linux 10, ensuring your critical systems remain protected against failures, configuration errors, and unexpected issues.

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install Neovim on AlmaLinux 10

    Modern text editors have revolutionized the way developers and system administrators approach code editing and system configuration. Neovim stands out as a powerful, extensible editor that brings contemporary features to the beloved Vim ecosystem. When combined with AlmaLinux 10’s enterprise-grade stability, this combination creates an exceptional development environment for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install LocalSend on Linux Mint 22

    LocalSend revolutionizes file sharing across devices within your local network, offering a seamless alternative to proprietary solutions like AirDrop. This comprehensive guide walks you through every installation method available for Linux Mint 22, ensuring you can choose the approach that best fits your technical expertise and system requirements.

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install Kodi on Rocky GNU/Linux 10

    Kodi stands as one of the most versatile open-source media center applications available today. Originally developed as Xbox Media Centre (XBMC), this powerful software has evolved into a comprehensive multimedia platform that transforms any computer into a sophisticated entertainment hub.

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install Puppet on openSUSE

    Configuration management has become essential for maintaining consistent, scalable GNU/Linux environments. Puppet stands out as one of the most powerful automation tools available for system administrators managing openSUSE infrastructure. This comprehensive guide will walk you through every step of installing and configuring Puppet on openSUSE, from initial setup to advanced configuration options.

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install Sublime Text on Debian 13

    Installing a powerful text editor is crucial for any GNU/Linux system administrator, developer, or content creator. Sublime Text stands out as one of the most popular and feature-rich text editors available for Debian 13 systems.

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install PostgreSQL on AlmaLinux 10

    PostgreSQL stands as one of the most powerful and reliable open-source relational database management systems available today. When combined with AlmaLinux 10, a robust enterprise-grade GNU/Linux distribution, this database solution provides exceptional performance, stability, and security for production environments.