Linux
Common Tools and Apps I use on my Linux Machines
Here is a collection of common tools and applications I regularly use on almost all of my Linux pcs.
Andrej Friesen
Hey, I am Andrej and I run this blog.
Weekly Musings
Weekly Musing #6 - pc-switch update, Live Coding on Twitch
One new blog post about the new PCB version of my pc-switch and the process of making it. A few thoughts on live coding on Twitch.
PokyPow
First PCB version for the pc-switch for ESPHome - My first PCB design ever
I have built a PCB and have documented my process as an absolute beginner in this field. The pc-switch can control your pc power switch, reset switch via Home Assistant and ESPHome.
Weekly Musings
Weekly Musings #5 - PCB for pc-switch, Raspberry Pi NAS
Two new blog posts this week and I got my first PCB for the pc-switch. I also stumbled across a promising Rasperry Pi based NAS.
Infrastructure as code - When to use Terraform and Ansible
Here I describe the different problems Ansible and Terraform try to solve and which tool you should start with.
Today I learned
Stop Windows from lowering in-game sounds when using Steam voice chat
Fix windows lowering the game volume when using steam voice chat.
Weekly Musings
Weekly Musings #4 - Raspberry Pi turns 10, CNCF Glossary, Solo Dev Planning Advice
Raspberry Pi turns 10, CNCF Glossary, Solo Dev Planning Advice
Useful resources for blogging and content creation I always forget
I always forget the useful tools and links for creating content and blog posts. So here is a list of my used tools and sites.
Home Lab and Hardware
OPNsense Upgrade
How to upgrade the OPNsense Firmware for PC Engine APUs.
Weekly Musings
Weekly Musings #3 - vacation, statistics, and iPod Classic
Snowboarding, statistics for February 2022 and iPod Classic comeback
Hotel WiFi does not work - captive portal not showing
Sometimes the captive portal does not show and you can not use the free internet. Here is the solution how to access the captive portal for every free, hotel or public WiFi.
Weekly Musings