today's howtos
-
Dan Langille ☛ Get faster OpenVPN on FreeBSD by enabling DCO – easily done
I’ve been configuring a new gateway server for use in my basement data center (home lab). I had recently read about DCO and FreeBSD’s opvn device.
DCO (Data Channel Offload) let’s OpenVPN use the encryption features available in many CPUs. In my previous post, I checked; my OpenVPN server and most of the clients are DCO-capable.
I decided to try it.
-
Ahmad Shadeed ☛ CSS Relative Colors
Over the years, we have been used to using CSS pre-processors like Sass for a use case like applying opacity to a pre-defined color. Today, we have a new way to do that and more with CSS relative colors. In this article, I aim to shed the light on that and introduce how it works along with many practical examples.
Let’s dive in.
-
University of Toronto ☛ How I got my nose rubbed in my screens having 'bad' areas for me
When the mail server's load went through the roof, I should have noticed that the xload for it had turned solid green (which is how xload looks under high load). However, I had placed the mail server's xload way off on the right side of my office dual screens, which put it outside my normal field of attention. As a result, I never noticed the solid green xload that would have warned me of the problem.
-
idroot
-
ID Root ☛ How To Install Atom Text Editor on Linux Mint 22 [Ed: Atom is abandonware controlled by Microsoft; there's absolutely no reason to promote it, even in 2025]
Atom is a free and open-source text and source code editor known for its versatility and extensive customization options. Developers favor it because of its sleek interface, cross-platform compatibility, and a rich ecosystem of packages that extend its functionality.
-
ID Root ☛ How To Install Fwupd on Manjaro
Keeping your system’s firmware up-to-date is crucial for optimal performance, security, and functionality. Fwupd is a powerful tool that simplifies the process of updating firmware on GNU/Linux systems, including Manjaro. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to install and use Fwupd on Manjaro, ensuring your device’s firmware stays current and secure.
-
ID Root ☛ How To Install Ansible on openSUSE
Ansible stands as one of the most powerful automation tools available for system administrators and DevOps professionals today. As an agentless configuration management tool, Ansible simplifies complex tasks, streamlines deployment processes, and enables infrastructure automation at scale. For openSUSE users, installing and configuring Ansible provides a robust solution for managing multiple systems efficiently.
-
ID Root ☛ How To Install Roundcube on Debian 12
In today’s digital landscape, efficient email management is crucial for both personal and professional communication. Roundcube Webmail stands out as a browser-based, multilingual IMAP client that offers a user-friendly interface and comprehensive features.
-
ID Root ☛ How To Install Gogs on Rocky GNU/Linux 9
Gogs is a self-hosted Git service that provides a lightweight and efficient alternative to platforms like Microsoft's proprietary prison GitHub . It’s designed to be easy to install and manage, making it an ideal choice for developers and teams looking to maintain control over their code repositories.
-
ID Root ☛ Linux Mint 22 Network Configuration Guide
Linux Mint 22, the latest release of this popular Ubuntu-based distribution, brings a host of new features and improvements. One crucial aspect of setting up any GNU/Linux system is configuring the network properly.
-
ID Root ☛ How To Install Ventoy on Fedora 41
Ventoy has revolutionized the way GNU/Linux users manage bootable USB drives. This innovative open-source tool allows you to store multiple ISO files on a single USB device without reformatting between uses—something traditional tools simply can’t do.
-
ID Root ☛ How To Install DKMS on Debian 12
Dynamic Kernel Module Support (DKMS) is a framework that allows kernel modules to be dynamically built for each kernel on your system. This powerful tool is essential for Debian 12 users who need to maintain external kernel modules across kernel updates.
-