Linux

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. ...

I recently install the latest release of Manjaro GNOME edition and when doing my typical device setup I found that OBS Studio wasn’t fully working out of the box. Luckily it wasn’t a difficult fix to get everything going and I wanted to quickly share the solution with everyone. OBS Install I typically install OBS as a flatpak from flathub since it tends to provide the best experience for me, so that it what I used in this new setup as well. If you don’t already have flatpak setup on Manjaro, you can checkout our guide here. ...

Fedora 37 was released in November of 2022, and since then it has gained a lot of attention. Fedora supports Flatpaks by default and is running the latest Gnome desktop environment which is version 43 at this time. While it does run Gnome by default, you can find Fedora Spins with alternative desktop environments such as KDE Plasma and XFCE. Fedora is an excellent option for new users and seasoned users as well. Many developers with plenty of experience with Linux choose Fedora for the availability of apps, ease of use, and stability. ...

I recently rebuilt my Proxmox server and decided that I wanted to give Fedora 37 with KDE Plasma 5.27 a spin. It’s not ideal to always use the console built into Proxmox for remote desktop, as the experience is not the best. To improve the experience, I was going to install and set up XRDP to get the best speed and experience possible while connecting from my main Manjaro laptop. Here, I’ve documented how to XRDP on the Fedora virtual machine and set up the connection on my Manjaro machine using Remmina. ...

There are times, especially if you are a developer when you really need to create or test something on macOS. Luckily, there is a very easy way to do this on Linux, using Docker. There are many methods out there, such as running macOS in Virtual Box or even dual booting if you have the right hardware combination and a lot of time to fiddle with it. Running macOS in Docker on Linux is really easy thanks to an open-source project from sickcodes called Docker-OSX. This will actually run on most distributions of Linux, assuming you can install Docker and the other dependencies. I will be covering the steps for Manjaro specifically since this is what I run. This exact process should also work on Arch and EndeavourOS flavors of Linux as well. ...

If you are a .NET developer and coming to Linux, you have a few different options for a development IDE. You may choose any standard text editor if that’s your thing, or you may like Vim or VS Code. If you are looking for a Linux alternative that is close to Visual Studio, like you have on Windows, JetBrains Rider is an excellent choice. Rider is a fully featured .NET IDE for Linux that also supports the cross-platform GUI framework Avalonia UI. This means that you can develop GUI applications that run natively on many different operating systems such as Linux, Windows, MacOS, iOS, etc. by using the Avalonia UI framework. Coupled with JetBrains Rider, your .NET C# development becomes much smoother. While Rider is not a free product, you do get a free 30-day trial to try it out. ...

I said in a recent article that Avalonia UI is a great framework for creating Linux GUI applications using C# and .NET. I also said that it paired well with the JetBrains Rider IDE. So today, we are going to build the basic Linux GUI app using Avalonia UI and Rider. The GUI applications built using this framework will be cross-platform. They will run on Linux, Windows, and MacOS which greatly speeds up development. Also, if you are already familiar with WPF apps in Visual Studio on Windows, Avalonia UI borrows a lot from WPF so you will feel right at home. ...

I assume if you are reading this, then you are familiar with what Active Directory and Linux are. Although, you may be asking yourself, what would be the benefit of joining a Linux device to Active Directory? The answer: Central ID and user management. Especially for large organizations that use both Windows and Linux devices or servers. Imagine not having to set up local accounts across all of the Linux servers and devices, instead, you just log in with your active directory domain credentials and authenticate with your AD server. Plus you can easily manage who has access to sudo. Another benefit is that you don’t have to clean up old local accounts when an employee leaves the company. ...

Plex has become extremely popular since its humble beginnings back in 2008. Today Plex is used all over the world, serving up streaming content as well as users’ own content. They have built relationships with many big players in the entertainment industry as well, such as MGM, Lionsgate, and Warner Bros. If you have been looking for a solution to stream your own video content and also access tons of content from the web, Plex has you covered. You can also set up remote access so you can stream from anywhere, not just your home. ...