Towards the end of November 2020, Amazon delivered a book which I want to use for learning Python programming. The title of the book is Python Crash Course (by Eric Metthes) and as I flipped trough the pages, I figured that around Easter 2021, I should have a basic understanding…
Disclaimer! I use OpenSUSE and ArcoLinux for graphics, web and industrial design. A few days ago, I bought the Mac Mini base model running Big Sur. To test the new Silicon M1 chip everyone is raving about, I’ve installed Blender 2.91 which is my go-to 3D modeling suite. A B…
Reviews about the new Apple Mac Mini M1 are multiplying like rabbits. Everywhere you look, you’ll get flooded with yet another glowing review about Apple’s latest marvel. This blog post is not a Mac Mini M1 review but rather a timeline of what I am doing with it. The idea…
This post is about installing and dual-booting OpenSUSE on a computer that has Windows 10 Pro already installed. Although they do not recommend sharing a hard drive between two operating systems, I don’t see any harm in it. The trick is tweaking the partitioning stage which, for some reason, is…
This article is about installing Firejail on OpenSUSE Tumbleweed or Leap. What is Firejail Firejail is a security sandbox. Millions of trackers bombard our web browsers while we are online and therefore, I do most of my browsing by isolating it with Firejail. Install and configure Firejail YAST Software Management…
I’ve searched hours for the best DAW which I could install on OpenSUSE Tumbleweed which has become my favorite Linux distribution. Since nothing suitable popped up, I went ahead and downloaded Reaper which I have used previously. Would OpenSUSE be able to run / install Reaper? How to install Reaper…
How to record MIDI tracks from the YAMAHA Genos with Reaper. Reaper is the best DAW for audio recording studios on a budget. Let’s get started. Windows 10 Audio Interface Setup The audio interface used for this setup is the Behringer Uphoria 400HD and for a chance, the operating system…
I just modified the Yamaha GNS-MS01 Speaker System for my Genos arranger keyboard. By design, YAMAHA attaches the satellite speakers to the keyboard but what if that doesn’t fit your setup? Well, I have good news. To change the two satellite speakers, I’ve simply unplugged the short 1/4″ audio cables…
I finally found the best Linux distribution for my optimus laptop which lets me configure my external monitor which ease. Laptops are good but when not on the move, the small screen is simply not practical. To make me more productive, I connect my old MSI laptop which I bought…