If you enjoy to play train simulators on your computer, there definitely was a moment where you asked yourself whether there are input devices to make the experience even more realistic. Turns out: there are some enthusiasts ...

With GOG’s new policy to limit save games to 200 MB and delete files after August 31, 2024, I was looking for a tool to manage my save games. I came across Game Backup Monitor (GBM), a small program that allows you to backup your save games to a custom location. And importantly, it is free software.

After installing GBM, you can chose a folder where you want ...

Today when I wanted to update Matomo, I ran into the following error:

The update was unsuccessful and Matomo suggested to update ...

froxlor is a server management/web hosting tool released under the GPLv2. It will allow you to manage (sub)domains, MySQL databases, email accounts and so on. Since there is an official Ubuntu repository, you can easily install it on your Trisquel server as well. This guide will show you how.

Prerequisites

While froxlor will install all necessary services like Apache, BIND ...

There are several programs available that will help you to plan your railway model layout. One option is XTrackCAD, a layout builder licensed under the GNU GPLv2 that can be installed on Linux, Mac and Windows.

However, the Linux installation instruction from archive were not completely clear to me and it took me more than one attempt to finally install the program. Since I ...

If you’re looking for a USB 4.0 Class 1 Bluetooth dongle that has Linux compatibility without needing proprietary firmware, the BT0015 by LogiLink is one option that works. I personally tested it with Trisquel Linux and Gentoo Linux without additional firmware, and can confirm that I’m able ...

This week I learned the hard way that you should always create a backup of the LUKS header on your encrypted drive(s). It got corrupted while rebuilding my RAID and unfortunately some issues arose. I lost access to several TB of data. Ouch.

I think I have some more grey hair now, but at least my unix ...

Update: Unfortunately, eudev has been removed from Gentoo because it isn’t maintained anymore. Switching to eudev is not possible anymore.

While eudev has been abandoned by the Gentoo maintainers in 2021, it has been picked up again by Alpine, Devuan and Gentoo contributors as an independent project. You can rather easily switch back to eudev, if you wish ...

The Fractal Design Define 7 XL is a great case for your homelab with its ability to store up to 18×3,5″ HDDs plus 5×2,5″ SSDs/HDDs.

• Tempered Glass Side Panel Dark Tinted TG (FD-A-SIDE-002)
• Flex B-20 (FD-A-FLX1-001)
• Flex VRC-25 (FD-ACC-FLEX-VRC-25-BK)
• Hard Drive Cage Kit (FD-A-CAGE-001)
• Universal Multibracket (FD-A-BRKT-003)
• HDD Tray kit (FD-A-TRAY-001 / FD-A ...

If you’re looking for a film database that is free and open, the OFDb is something for you: a database of your favourite movies, published under the ODbL.