I have a 2-1 laptop from Lenovo and recently installed Arch linux from scratch on it, only to find out that the onscreen keyboard didn’t function properly when I launched Microsoft Edge or Chrome. This seems to only be a problem with the Wayland edition of KDE and Chromium based apps. Even if I manually opened the virtual keyboard, the key mappings were not correct. When I pressed the number 1 on the virtual keyboard would output a !...
Hypervisors are software that enable virtualization, the process of creating and running multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical server. Virtualization can improve the efficiency, scalability, and security of your IT infrastructure, but choosing the right hypervisor can be challenging. In this post, we will compare two popular hypervisors: Proxmox and Hyper-V. We will look at their features, pros and cons, and use cases to help you decide which one is best for your needs....
CPU schedulers are algorithms that determine how the CPU allocates its time and resources to the processes that are running on a system. CPU schedulers are essential for ensuring that the system can perform efficiently, fairly, and responsively. Different CPU schedulers have different goals and strategies, and they can affect the performance and behavior of the system in various ways. In this blog post, I will explain why CPU schedulers are important, and compare the top three schedulers for Linux: CFS, BFS, and MuQSS....
Congratulations on landing your first IT job! You must be excited and nervous at the same time. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many people feel overwhelmed when they start working in the IT field, especially if they don’t have a lot of experience or formal education. But don’t let that stop you from succeeding and growing in your career. Here are some tips on how to make the most of your first IT job and learn as much as you can....
In this article, I will guide you through the process of setting up a Synology NAS (Network Attached Storage) on Proxmox in a virtual machine (VM). This setup is often referred to as a “Poor Man’s Synology” because it allows you to create your own NAS using affordable hardware and open-source software. Video Guide If you would prefer a video guide, I have one availble on YouTube. Downloading the Bootloader You have a few options for bootloaders such as the Arc Bootloader and the ARPL Bootloader....