If you’re a Manjaro user who boots into a different kernel via the GRUB menu and then discovers — to your dismay — that your selection doesn’t persist after a reboot, you’re not alone. Manjaro makes it easy to install…
Why You Might Install an Additional Kernel on Manjaro Imagine this: you’re a music producer using Harrison Mixbus, a professional DAW (digital audio workstation) that demands low-latency performance for real-time audio processing. Everything is going well until suddenly, you begin…
For over two decades, I’ve been a committed Linux user. From the magic of my first installation back in 1999 to diving deep into systemd, bash scripting, and the quirks of hardware compatibility, Linux was a world I happily explored.…
Linux is celebrated for its power, flexibility, and versatility. Yet, with great power comes an occasional headache. Systems can break, configurations can be lost, and updates can occasionally lead to chaos. For developers, sysadmins, and advanced Linux enthusiasts who push…
CachyOS, built for performance and security, provides default encryption options within GNOME. However, the encryption strength of these built-in methods is unclear to me, making them less than ideal for safeguarding sensitive files. A simple fix? Install 7-Zip full, which…
For as long as I can remember, technology has shaped my creativity. In the early 90s, my first real interaction with computers wasn’t about spreadsheets or gaming – it was about music. I owned two Atari systems, not because they…
Installing Manjaro as a virtual machine is just the first step towards a functional Linux environment. However, out of the box, the performance and usability of your newly installed Manjaro VM may fall short of expectations. Many users find themselves…
Debian 13 “Trixie,” currently in its alpha stage, is an exciting release for those who enjoy exploring the latest in Linux development. However, setting it up as a virtual machine (VM) on Virt-Manager can present some challenges, especially when configuring…
In this article, I’ll document all the steps to achieve a stripped-down, minimal Debian installation with GNOME without the unnecessary bloat. Steps for a Minimal GNOME Debian Install: Conclusion By following these steps, I successfully created the most minimal GNOME…