Observations on the world and its inhabitants
Previously, I showed the setup for Windows 11. As my laptop is fully run by BigLinux it was important to setup there as well. This is running well. For long form text-based analyses. DSV4Pro is the one. See: DSV4 Pro on W11. Step 1: Update your system sudo pacman -Syu Step 2: Install Docker and ...
BigLinux is one of the most powerful Linux distributions out there. It originates in Brazil – where unbeknownst to most – there is a huge culture of software development. The Linux world is exploding and Microsoft is worried but keeping a straight face. So having gone into Linux, I chose BigLinux over Zorin – I ...
A major Linux kernel and driver upgrade cycle provides an excellent opportunity to align system configurations with hardware capabilities. Operating system defaults are typically engineered for broad compatibility, which often leaves significant performance and efficiency on the table. Following a major platform transition—such as upgrading to the Linux 7.0 kernel and installing updated graphics drivers—a ...
The selection of a web browser is a decision made daily by millions, yet the factors influencing performance often remain opaque. This investigation was undertaken to compare six popular browsers—Chrome, Vivaldi, Firefox, Edge, Brave, and Opera—across two distinct operating systems: Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. The objective was not to conduct fresh laboratory ...
This is a record of installing WinBoat on BigLinux as a proof of concept for running Windows applications natively within a Linux environment. The goal was to understand the process well enough to repeat it on another Linux machine. Snagit (Techsmith) which usually is constrained to Windows was used as the test subject app. System: ...
Recently I moved to Espanso both on Windows and BigLinux for a free and easy way to create shortcuts for key phrases used. There are now several articles on this site about the learning. That means something. Espanso on Windows is easier to setup. It can output images, text, and a whole lot more – ...
I undertook this because on trying to login to CPanel – a portal from where I manage my websites – I was getting logouts and messages saying “Your IP Address has changed” after a few seconds of logging in. There was actually no apparent change of my IP Address or one that I could see. ...
Espanso is a free, open-source text expander that works across Windows, macOS and Linux. Most guides cover the basics — type a trigger, get some text. This guide goes further, covering features that turn Espanso from a simple text replacer into a genuinely powerful productivity tool. For those to want to save the drudgery of ...
This post is what happened after attempts with OneDriver failed miserably. The landscape for cloud storage integration on Linux desktops often involves a trade-off between simplicity and stability. Many lightweight drivers attempt to provide a “native” feel but stumble when confronted with the aggressive I/O demands of modern desktop environments like KDE Plasma. This analysis ...
You don’t expect an easy life with Linux. It’s a constant learning curve – but not for everybody! Following the OneDriver buildout 2 days ago problems emerged progressively. All my notes were taken to Gemini and we worked on it together. Tip: when using AIs explain that you’re a “total noob.. to go slowly and ...
As a new user of Linux (BigLinux), I was occupied with getting set up in my dual boot system. When on Windows, I’ve not been hacked or infiltrated by malicious code (viruses) for the last 15 years at least. That’s because I use the best of the best AV software shields and crazily complex passwords. ...
If you’ve spent the last decade or two using Windows, your brain has been subtly “programmed”. You don’t just use a computer; you use it the Microsoft way. You know where the “Start” button is, you know that a .exe file is something you double-click, and you know that when things go wrong, you probably ...
The transition to a Linux-based dual-boot system is often marketed as a streamlined experience. However, when high-performance hardware meets specialised networking requirements, the path quickly shifts from a standard installation to a deep-dive into kernel modules and system architecture. This is a technical post-mortem of a transition involving an RTX 3080, an Archer TXE70UH Wi-Fi ...
For the better part of three decades, “personal computing” was synonymous with Windows. It wasn’t just an operating system; it was the foundation of digital life. Blue Screens of Death and endless updates were tolerated because, frankly, there were few alternatives. Apple was expensive and maintained by a cult. Linux was perceived as an obscure ...
This one follows from: Man vs. Machine (Spoiler: The Machine Lost). But on this occasion it was Man and Machine [AI] working together in harmony. The primary motivation for this migration was to reclaim the performance of a 2018 Dell Inspiron 7786. While the hardware remains capable, running Windows 11 felt increasingly sluggish and heavy. ...
