is there a way to disable "stream timeline" on whalebird for linux?
#linux #linuxquestions

Power use testing. Some surprising findings:

My modern gaming PC with a huge GPU only draws 85 Watts (W) in basic usage (many tabs open, using the computer). A modern laptop is more like 10 W, but I'll test that too.

A 9 year old i7 desktop only takes 20W to rickroll, tinny speaker included.

15 year old desktop is power hungry: 70W to idle when the i7 idles at 10W.

20 year old 22 inch Dell monitor refuses to die. I was worried I should #ewaste it and start "saving" money on a new monitor with lower power consumption. Economically, that doesn't seem to make sense. It uses 18W, seemingly about what many 24 inch monitors use today. Some laptop screens definitely use less Watts. There's a #climate lesson: there is "embodied carbon" in old devices that is already spent making and shipping them. Extending the life of old machines can be better for the environment than buying a new "more efficient" model. (This is not always true: EVs are much better for the environment than ICE cars.)

The i7 drew half the power in a full desktop in lightweight #AntiX than it did in the BIOS with almost everything unplugged (e.g. fans).

I'll clean up the notes at some point.

Data: $10 #ESPhome smart plugs made by #Athom, a small Chinese company.

#retrogaming #ecology #electronics #linux

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Excel TSV follows. Debice notes watts Note: not rigorous testing. Using Athom ESPhome plugs. Data is in line with other measurements I've seen so I believe these are accurate within + or - 20%. All reported watts are the most optimistic minimum watts I observed in "real" testing. Meaning testing for several seconds rather than reporting the absolute minimum seen in one second. optiplex i7 7700 24 idle bios, almost everything unplugged optiplex i7 7700 20 "testing fan" in bios, fan unplugged optiplex i7 7700 43 "testing cpu" optiplex i7 7700 26 bios with cpu fna optiplex i7 7700 46 memtest86 (one stick) optiplex i7 7700 9 idle antix desktop optiplex i7 7700 17 rickroll youtube + internal speaker max vol optiplex i7 7700 25 60fps youtube (jet lag the game) optiplex i7 7700 41 opengl bench optiplex i7 7700 82 ffmpeg bigbuckbunny x264 encode 2012ish amd phenom ii 90 idle 2012ish amd phenom ii + quado low TDP GPU 180 memtest 4 sticks 2012ish amd phenom ii + quado low TDP GPU 120 booting antix 2012ish amd phenom ii + quado low TDP GPU 73 idle antix desktop 2022 amd gaming PC ryzen 5 7600X, RTX 3070, 3 hdd, some SSD 85 "average" over about 1 hour of basic web/etc 2005 dell monitor 22in 38 max bright 2005 dell monitor 18 min bright

Sometimes when I update the kernel of one of my hypervisor nodes, the CPU usage will go from ~5% to ~20%. The only fix has been powering down for 5 to 10 seconds and then starting the system up manually. I think it has to do with firmware (redline in pic below). Anyone have any thoughts? No errors in log, just more CPU usage, it's weird.

#linux #ubuntu #debian #technology

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More CPU utilization, shutdown to fix

#cachyos #linux: #steam is running pretty well on my #lenovo #thinkpad T480. Big picture mode on. #8bitdo controller connected via USB. Tried some games (2D). This is very nice.

The laptop offers Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. In theory, I could connect an EGPU for more #gaming power. But I think it's not necessary for the moment. I am happy that Linux works right out of the gate just fine. It's Arch Linux, and it's known for not being too beginner-friendly. Well, I am a beginner ... ;-)

GNOME Calendar developer has revived a months-old dispute with Linux Mint over outdated packages, support links, and branding.
https://linuxiac.com/linux-mint-and-gnome-calendar-clash-resurfaces-months-later/

#gnome #linuxmint #linux #opensource

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GNOME Calendar developer has revived a months-old dispute with Linux Mint over outdated packages, support links, and branding.

I put together a list of #Linux app recommendations every week, and this week, I'm looking at ones that will come in handy if you're trying to get settled into a fully #OpenSource workflow. Here's what I found.

https://www.newinlinux.com/getting-comfortable-with-your-linux-pc-try-these-3-neat-apps/

#KDE Plasma 6.8 Desktop Environment Is Coming on October 14th, Here’s What to Expect https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-8-desktop-environment-is-coming-on-october-14th-heres-what-to-expect

@kde #Linux #OpenSource #FreeSoftware

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A screenshot of the KDE Plasma desktop environment showing the Kickoff application menu.

La privacy delle email torna protagonista con Aster Mail, un servizio open source che protegge messaggi, oggetti e allegati con crittografia avanzata. #Privacy #OpenSource #Linux #CyberSecurity #Email
https://www.linuxeasy.org/aster-mail-porta-la-posta-elettronica-privata-con-crittografia-end-to-end-e-tecnologia-post-quantum/

Un browser scritto da zero in C, senza telemetria, con IA locale e un forte impegno verso gli standard del Web. Ecco perché Nordstjernen potrebbe attirare l'attenzione di molti utenti Linux. #Linux #OpenSource #Browser #Privacy #WebDevelopment

https://www.linuxeasy.org/nordstjernen-il-browser-open-source-scritto-in-c-che-punta-su-sicurezza-privacy-e-standard-web/

Mental #health #crises must not be turned into #entertainment. Even difficult or confrontational people deserve #dignity, compassion, and #privacy in such situations, rather than ridicule, #voyeurism, and public humiliation.

source: drewdevault.com/blog/Circus-fr…

Among hobbyist operating systems, #TempleOS stands out as one of the most well-known, having attracted considerably more press coverage and a much larger fan-base than any other hobby operating system can boast. The reason TempleOS stands out from the crowd is not due to its modest technical achievements, but because it is clearly the product of severe untreated #schizophrenia. What makes TempleOS special is that Terry built it to talk to God. Every feature and each technical decision re-enforces his schizophrenic delusions, from its implementation language (“HolyC”) to its prophetic “oracle” app. Enthusiasts of TempleOS are drawn to it in part because it affords an opportunity to explore the unique, creative #masterwork of a person #suffering from #mental #illness in a way that deeply impacts that work.

#news #software #community #foss #floss #opensource #gpl #linux #humanity #problem #ethics #meme #memes #suffer #help #humanrights #nerd

Un visualizzatore immagini leggero ma ricco di funzioni arriva con una nuova versione piena di strumenti per modificare e organizzare fotografie direttamente dal desktop.

#Linux #OpenSource #ImageEditor #BSD #macOS

https://www.linuxeasy.org/classicimageviewer-combina-visualizzazione-rapida-e-strumenti-di-editing-su-linux/

EvoDevo: a configurable Grub theme #Linux

https://www.reddit.com/r/kde/comments/1v0qvpw/evodevo_a_configurable_grub_theme_with_scalable/

Install Real Linux Desktop on Any Android Phone — GPU Accelerated

#LinuxPhone #LinuxDesktopOnAnyAndroidPhone #Linux

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH7M9WSyHAk

🚀 I have updated my GitHub repositories with the latest Markdown study materials for:

🔴 RHCSA – EX200
🔴 RHCE / Ansible – EX294
🔴 OpenShift Administration – EX280

If you are preparing for one of these Red Hat exams, do not forget to check them out on my GitHub.
The repositories include explanations, commands, practical examples, labs, and exam-focused material.

🔗 Github Link: https://github.com/thelinuxlighthouse

#RedHat #RHCSA #RHCE #OpenShift #Ansible #Linux #EX200 #EX294 #EX280

Sprart Demo⁣ #Windows #Linux が、明日配信と発表されました。
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4913760/Sprart/?cc=jp&l=japanese

Paradox Tower Demo⁣ #Windows #Mac #Linux <Tsukumogami Software⁣> が、今日19:00配信と発表されました。
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4142420/Paradox_Tower_Demo/?cc=jp&l=japanese

Max Savage⁣ #Windows #Linux (Tim Rachor⁣) が、明日20:00配信に決まりました。
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4305030/Max_Savage/?cc=jp&l=japanese

#gopeed #flathub #linux

https://flathub.org/apps/com.gopeed.Gopeed

https://gopeed.com/

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Gopeed

Monkey Wave⁣ #Windows #Mac #Linux <SnowSeal⁣> が、明日19:00配信に決まりました。
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3864290/Monkey_Wave/?cc=jp&l=japanese

Join developers, hackers, contributors, maintainers, and enthusiasts from multiple #OS projects under one roof at @defcon 34, one of the world’s largest #hacker conferences, in Las Vegas, Aug. 6-9! 🐧

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is a Media Partner for the @os_community and is offering event attendees 20% off certification exams.

Learn more: https://lpi.org/apur

@parrotsec #lpi #oscommunity #defcon34 #defcon #opensource #linux

Dewdrop Dynasty⁣ #Windows #Linux <Firith Studio⁣> が、明日23:00配信に決まりました。
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1444080/Dewdrop_Dynasty/?cc=jp&l=japanese

Saint Clar: Tous les Lundis, médiatheque de Saint Clar, Le lundi 27 juillet 2026 de 10h00 à 17h00. https://www.agendadulibre.org/events/33711 #saintClar #linux #permanence #dépannage #formation #adieuWindows #libres #logicielsLibres #abcpc #prendsToiEnMain #installParty

BackupPilot 1.0.7 ist da!

Neu in diesem Release:
• Hooks können direkt bearbeitet und neu sortiert werden
• Hook-Befehle werden auf Shell-Syntax geprüft
• Erste arm64-RPM-Pakete für Fedora, Fedora Asahi, Rocky, AlmaLinux & Co.

https://git.onesystems.ch/BackupPilot/App
https://repos.onesystems.ch

Wie immer freue ich mich über Feedback und Tester auf möglichst vielen Distributionen.
#BackupPilot #Proxmox #OpenSource #Linux #Fedora #ARM64

Football Survivors⁣ #Windows #Mac #Linux <PEGAX Studios⁣> が、8/5(水)配信に前倒しされました。
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4223070/Football_Survivors/?cc=jp&l=japanese

Spectacular Team: Assemble⁣ #Windows #Linux <Sengi Games⁣> が、8/18(火)配信に延期されました。
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3203170/Spectacular_Team_Assemble/?cc=jp&l=japanese

🐧 Linux Patches and Slop

slop and the kernel

📰 Source: Tux Machines
🔗 Link: https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/19/Linux_Patches_and_Slop.shtml

#Linux #OpenSource

What is SUID, GUID and Sticky Bit in Linux? How to Use Them? #linux

https://linuxhandbook.com/suid-sgid-sticky-bit/

🐧 Episodes of Linux Saloon 210 and 211

2 new ones

📰 Source: Tux Machines
🔗 Link: https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/19/Episodes_of_Linux_Saloon_210_and_211.shtml

#Linux #OpenSource

#cachyos #linux Rechner aktualisiert: Check ✅

Ich denke, ich nehme mein #lenovo #thinkpad mal mit zur Arbeit und schaue, wie gut ich auf Dauer mit Linux zurechtkomme als daily driver.

Das dürfte eine interessante Erfahrung werden ...

📢 New #updates · 19 Jul #13.1

· ezbookkeeping v1.6.0 — Mobile PWA re-addition required, stricter proxy headers, transaction type mandatory
· slskd 0.26.0 — Improved UI, download retries, custom paths, config change

All updates live on https://selfhost.directory

#linux #cli #ai #mobile

Episode 26 of Dark Blue Weekly released

https://darkblueproject.com/sites/news/dbw-e26.php

#darkblueproject #darkblueweekly #linux #bsd #opnsense #freebsd #wayland #cosmicdesktop #system76 #freedesktop #linuxdesktop #opensource #freesoftware

#Linux #Fedora #Debian #Oracle we at Orlovsky Consulting GbR continue our implementation of our own Linux version! https://orlovskyjavaprofi.github.io/t2customlinux

Gerät mit #Lubuntu, ohne
Wlan, in Empfang genommen.
Mein Geld habe ich auch
ausgezahlt bekommen....
das Gerät ist "zu alt" ! #Linux.

Habe es zuhause übers Smart
ans Wlan angedockt, und versuche
so einige Updates zu laden.

Bin schwer enttäuscht.

Is it weird to have 2 favorite #Linux desktop environments?

I discovered that GNOME on my laptop is nothing short of an amazing Zen. On my desktop with a secondary monitor to the left of the main one, it feels very much less than ideal, but the different layout and interaction model that Cinnamon has the same no-thought-needed interaction.

Also Debian requires more work for gaming than Mint, but they're both equally amazing for different reasons.

my laptop starts regreet (w/ cage as compositor) right after booting, which then logs me into a #niri session (executing `niri-session`, which eventually runs niri via systemd iiuc). after logging in there's a black screen, what looks like a lot of env vars dumped into tty. this takes ~10s, and it's just lots of text that scrolls by too fast for me too read. only after several seconds like this do i get a graphical session. when i used `gdm` instead of regreet / #greetd, i didn't see this and niri started way more quickly. any idea what i'm seeing there, and what `gdm` did that my current setup doesn't? #linux

Gone Exploring⁣ #Windows #Mac #Linux (BCRC⁣) が、配信開始されました。無料。
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4843580/Gone_Exploring/?cc=jp&l=japanese

Fake Snake Demo⁣ #Windows #Mac #Linux <Narvio Games⁣> が、配信開始されました。
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4922800/Fake_Snake/?cc=jp&l=japanese

Mafia Hero: Streets of Survival Demo⁣ #Windows #Linux <ZediNu⁣> が、配信開始されました。
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4884800/Mafia_Hero_Streets_of_Survival_Demo/?cc=jp&l=japanese

The Glass Sea Demo⁣ #Windows #Mac #Linux <Dhilly Game Productions⁣> が、配信開始されました。
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3712420/The_Glass_Sea/?cc=jp&l=japanese

@lotti Keine Ahnung wie alt dein Gerät ist? Ich habe letztes Jahr einen alten Rechner entsorgt, weil er leider auch für #Linux zu alt war. Gut, als einfache Schreibmaschine und zum Mails abrufen wäre er noch gegangen, Aber größer Office-Dokumente waren schon nicht mehr so schön zu bearbeiten. Was aber bei 2 GB Arbeitsspeicher und noch viel schwächerer Grafikkarte, nicht wirklich verwunderlich ist.

#TIL I learned you can configure network settings on #MacOS using the command line.

While there aren't network configuration files like you would find on #Linux distros and #FreeBSD, there are *a ton* of commands and they are scriptable.

Sweet!

🌘 我的家庭伺服器的死亡與重生
➤ 從系統崩潰中學到的硬體耐用性與架構最佳化之道
✤ https://sgt.hootr.club/blog/home-server-rebirth/
作者經歷了家庭伺服器（Raspberry Pi 4B）的徹底崩潰，起因於一次無預警停電導致 microSD 卡毀損。這場意外促使作者重新審視伺服器的穩定性與壽命問題。為了避免重蹈覆轍，作者在重建系統時，採取了多項針對性優化：包括啟用 zram 作為壓縮交換空間以減少磁碟寫入、將暫存檔目錄遷移至記憶體，以及移除檔案存取時間（atime）的寫入記錄。此外，作者利用閒置的舊硬碟，透過 Btrfs 的 RAID1 模式建構了高彈性的儲存池，並利用 NixOS 的自動化能力對各個服務進行磁碟管理。這次修復不僅讓服務重獲新生，更讓系統架構變得比以往更加強健。
+ 這篇經驗談對 NixOS 用戶來說非常實用，特別是在保護 SD 卡方面，zram 的設定真的很關鍵。
+ 將舊硬碟組成 Btrfs RAID1 池是一個很棒的再利用方案，這就是家庭伺服器的浪漫之處！
##nix #homeserver #Linux

Est-ce que quelqu'un.e saurait me dire comment installer #reaper sur mon #laptop sous #linux avec une #debian 13 ?

True digital sovereignty isn't about choosing open source — it's about
deliberate architectural agency and #USTechAvoidance.

Systematically moving away from US-centric corporate infrastructure, proprietary software, and the monoculture of their technical standards.

My current path:
-> OS: Evaluating European-backed distributions (#openSUSE, #VoidLinux) to keep control over local endpoints and reject corporate-driven architectural monopolies.

-> Infrastructure: Self-hosted services (#Nextcloud, #Forgejo, #Metabase) shifting to EU-based VPS providers — physical data residency under GDPR, outside US CLOUD Act jurisdiction.

-> Local AI: Optional stack — running open-weights models offline. Not because AI is the enemy (I agree with Torvalds: "Linux is not one of those anti-AI projects"), but because sovereignty means YOU decide where your data is processed. AI judged on merit, not ideology. Accountability over posturing.

Sovereignty is a spectrum. Controlling your code, your infrastructure, and your data is how you opt out meaningfully.

#DigitalSovereignty #SelfHosted #Linux #OpenSource #Fediverse #Privacy #TechIndependence

The death and rebirth of my home server

https://sgt.hootr.club/blog/home-server-rebirth/

#linux

Erst wichtige Dinge am Rechner erledigen oder erst das Upgrade?

#WasKönnteSchiefgehen #Linux #Debian

Gearlever: AppImage manager released in version 4.6.1 https://playingtux.com/en/articles/2026/07/gearlever-v461-released/ #Linux #Gaming #LinuxGaming

Reclaim #Android storage using a #RaspberryPi! 🚀 I managed to safely delete 10GB of stubborn system bloatware and ghost cache files using ADB commands on my Pi. No root required.
https://peppe8o.com/reclaim-android-storage-raspberry-pi-adb/ #linux

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free android storage with raspberry pi

🐧 GNU/Linux Continue to Climb Internationally

Funnily enough, as far as we can tell we are the only site to point this out

📰 Source: Tux Machines
🔗 Link: https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/19/GNU_Linux_Continue_to_Climb_Internationally.shtml

#Linux #OpenSource