I heard news the other day of a new security chip Microsoft is pushing called Pluton. It sounds like bad news. This chip will be embedded into the CPUs and it looks like it can not be turned off by the user. It also seems to be blocking Linux installs. No longer owning your own Continue Reading »
One of my favorite parts about Linux is the command line interface. Also known as the shell, terminal, or console. It might be intimidating at first for some people but it will become a powerful tool once you understand it. Also I think it’s fun but I might be a nerd. But in order to Continue Reading »
I’ve been doing some experimenting with file systems on Linux and I noticed this folder called .Trash-1000 keeps popping up. So that got me wondering what it was and how it worked. I thought it might be like Window’s recycle bin but I was not sure. Linux’s Recycle Bin It turns out I was right. Continue Reading »
XMPP is a free open standard for messaging and it has been around since 1999. It’s also decentralized. So it’s kind of like email but for instant messaging. Anyone can set up a server and anyone can use XMPP. There’s no central authoritative server that controls access. It can also be encrypted and difficult to Continue Reading »
Linux has a nice built-in command called dd that can be used to a create bootable USB drive. But this may not work for UEFI booting a Windows install. I’ve tested with Linux install ISOs and they all seem to work fine. But when I’m on Windows, I like to use Rufus. Update 12-26-2024: A Continue Reading »
