Be Careful of the Power given by the Linux Command Line
On New Year’s Eve 2021, I was looking into an issue where Python’s Pip utility was throwing “garbage” errors in my system when downloading and installing modules. The version of Python was 3.8. Frustrated and not seeing relevant answers online, I came to the idea of removing Python 3.8 completely then re-installing the software binary … Continue reading "Be Careful of the Power given by the Linux Command Line"
Read MoreThe Switch from Bash to Zsh
After resisting for several years, I finally decided make the switch from Bash to Zsh. One of the primary drivers was the visual aspects of the shell that I always saw in screenshots posted by others on the internet. But also I want to expand my mind and learn a new shell. I used the … Continue reading "The Switch from Bash to Zsh"
Read MoreMaking the Switch From iPhone and iOS to OnePlus and Android
I had to do it. After constructing my custom PC and installing Linux Mint as the OS, one of the many things I attempted to do was connect my iPhone 7 to my Linux machine. The iPhone mounted, but not everything was accessible. I had access to my photos and videos, but not my music. … Continue reading "Making the Switch From iPhone and iOS to OnePlus and Android"
Read MoreCustom System
Near the end of 2019, a decision was made to build a custom machine. Below is a summary of the current system configuration: Item Name Price ($) power supply EVGA 700 BR 65.21 motherboard MSI MPG Z390M Gaming Edge AC 191.98 case Corsair Carbide Series 175R RGB 75.66 CPU cooler Noctua NH-L9i 92mm SSO2 CPU … Continue reading "Custom System"
Read MoreSetting the Date and Time for My Beaglebone Black
One of the things I noticed when I first powered-on my BBB and queried the command line for the date and time, was that both were nowhere near being the correct date and time. Using Google and some trial and error, I came to using the following commands: However, I found that after a power … Continue reading "Setting the Date and Time for My Beaglebone Black"
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