https://412Linux.io/author/412linux/ Recent content on 412Linux Hugo -- gohugo.io en Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/beelinks12pro-quicksync/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/beelinks12pro-quicksync/ In my quest to optimize media serving capabilities, one feature that stood out for testing was Quick Sync, particularly its hardware acceleration potential. I embarked on a comparison between Jellyfin and Emby, evaluating the efficacy of Quick Sync and its impact on system performance. Utilizing a sample of media encoded at 2160p via x265, I conducted several tests, the results of which are presented in the accompanying charts. Without Quick Sync enabled, the CPU resources of the system were pushed to their limits. https://412Linux.io/article/beelinks12pro-performance/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/beelinks12pro-performance/ Thus far, my journey with the Beelink N100 mini PC has been fantastic. Intrigued by its performance capabilities, I embarked on a quest to evaluate its CPU prowess in comparison to other available processors at my disposal. To maintain simplicity in my assessment, I opted for the null output functionality within ffmpeg. Selecting a file from Netflix’s open content, I harnessed its data for my analysis. Below, you’ll find both the link to the file and the command I employed. https://412Linux.io/article/beelinks12pro-firstlook/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/beelinks12pro-firstlook/ Recently, I took the plunge and acquired the Beelink MINI S12 Pro, primarily driven by my curiosity about the capabilities of the N100. As an avid enthusiast of all things tech, I saw this device not only as a potential infrastructure and testing hub for 412linux but also as a promising candidate for serving as a home media server. Having had positive experiences with Beelink devices in the past, I embarked on this journey with high hopes and eager anticipation. https://412Linux.io/article/opnsense_kea/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/opnsense_kea/ With the 24.1 release of OPNsense, Kea has become the preferred DHCP server. The previous DHCP solution, ISC, has reached end of life as of 2022. To be honest, I didn’t read the release notes prior to upgrading so this was a surprise. My configuration was not overly complex. I had 3 vlans configured with various DHCP reservations for each vlan. Based on my configuration , I felt it was best to just re-create the scopes in Kea rather than using a migration tool. https://412Linux.io/article/vmware-broadcom/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/vmware-broadcom/ I wanted to pivot a little and reflect on the VMware and Broadcom deal. Since the deal closed in November, details have been steadily emerging as to how Broadcom will reshape VMware. There have been a number of announced changes to the VMware product line, licensing, and costs. Not all of the changes have been received positively by existing customers. Existing customers are now receiving new quotes on renewals with pricing that may not reflex their existing budgets. https://412Linux.io/article/library-elearning/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/library-elearning/ In my city, we are incredibly fortunate to have an awesome library system. Libraries today provide a great many diverse services for the community. I wanted to highlight one of the electronic services that can be overlooked. eLearning! In addition to typical services, some Libraries offer eLearning solutions to the community for free. My local library offers Udemy while others offer solutions such as LinkedIn learning. These services can be invaluable for community members who are looking to gain valuable skills. https://412Linux.io/article/atuin/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/atuin/ In episode 10 of the Linux Matters podcast, they mentioned a project that creates a magical shell history called Atuin. So I decided to check it out. Setup was easy and the documentation provided all of the required information to get started. I have been using Atuin for about 4.5 months. I can now say that it is one of my go to applications on both my daily driver and ancillary devices. https://412Linux.io/article/ha-thermostat-card-customization/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/ha-thermostat-card-customization/ In the 2023.12 release of Home Assistant, a new thermostat card was introduced with a new look and feel. Overall, I really liked the new design. However with the new release, it altered my personal workflow by not including the thermostat mode controls directly on the card. While attempting to change the HVAC mode, I found my fat fingers would accidentally adjust the temperature in an unexpected manner. Prior to upgrading to 2023. https://412Linux.io/code/gitlab-double-upgrade/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/code/gitlab-double-upgrade/ Due to life circumstances, I had neglected my home Gitlab instance. I logged in the other day to perform some “quick” maintenance. Unfortunately, I found that I was more behind than expected. So much so, that I would need to perform a double upgrade of Gitlab going from 16.1 to 16.3 then ultimately to 16.6. After running a gitlab reconfigure, I found the Let’s Encrypt certs required an update. After making the required DNS and firewall changes, I was able to complete the necessary cert updates. https://412Linux.io/article/simplelogin-creating-alias/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/simplelogin-creating-alias/ As a Proton Mail user, I gained access to SimpleLogin as part of my Proton Mail subscription. Prior to using SimpleLogin, I utilized the wildcard functionality to create aliases for different requirements. Most frequently, I utilized a new address for each company that required an email address. This worked great until it was necessary to reply to the alias that was created. If a reply was required, I would need to create an address in proton mail settings. https://412Linux.io/article/ha-kumo-cloud/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/ha-kumo-cloud/ A few years ago, we purchased a Mitsubishi mini-split ductless HVAC solution with multiple head units. During the purchasing process, we added the provided manufacturer remote access solution named Kumo Cloud. The manufacturer described the solution as “Manage Your Systems anytime and from anywhere using the Kumo Cloud App”. To Mitsubishi’s credit, the solution did allow remote system management. Additionally, the Kumo Cloud addon was a single one time purchase rather than a monthly ongoing charge. https://412Linux.io/article/goaccessandcaddy/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/goaccessandcaddy/ I was looking for a tool to analyze the Caddy logs for this blog. I ran across a Reddit comment suggesting GoAccess. I have outlined my setup experience using the tool. Overall, I have found the tool to be informative with a well done presentation of data. Setup Logging in Caddy If you haven’t already done so, access login will need to be enabled on the server. I found this article to be helpful. https://412Linux.io/article/mastodon-comments/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/mastodon-comments/ I have been following the idea of having Mastodon/Activitypub powered blog comments. While the theme I currently utilize doesn’t have this ability, I am going to dip my toes into this concept. For each post, I am going to add a corresponding Mastodon post for further discussion. I am not looking to get into the business of moderating blog post comments on a separate platform. I expect this will provide an easier method for people to supply their “Um, but actually” feedback. https://412Linux.io/article/using-home-assistant-for-isp-issues/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/using-home-assistant-for-isp-issues/ For the last 19 years, I would consider our ISP to be reliable. Outside of weather related issues, we have had only two outages which I can recall. That all changed about a month ago. We started to experience small outages which became more of an issue. As I run my own equipment, I started performing diagnostic. I quickly came to the conclusion the issue resided with the ISP. I pulled on my big person pants, took a deep breath, and called the ISP. https://412Linux.io/article/beelinkser6-displayport/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/beelinkser6-displayport/ While setting up my BeeLink 7735HS, I found the DisplayPort would not present a screen on my monitor. While this worked perfectly on my previous setup, I figured it had to do with the HDMI to DisplayPort cable I was utilizing. I switched the cable and found the issue remained. While performing the standard internet search, I ran across this article which suggested the issue may be related to the supported version of DisplayPort for the cable. https://412Linux.io/article/beelinkser6-firstlook/ Sun, 06 Aug 2023 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/beelinkser6-firstlook/ I was recently in the market for a new desktop. For the past 5+ years, I have been using my Dell XPS developer edition as my main desktop. As much as I love my XPS laptop, it had become a burden to dock and undock from my office setup. After giving it some thought, I wanted a small desktop that I could use as a home base and continue to use my XPS laptop when not at home. https://412Linux.io/article/10th-home-server/ Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/10th-home-server/ My little home server turned 10 years old 🎂…. and I forgot to celebrate 🙁. 10 years ago I put a not insignificant amount of time and money into this little home server. First, I had to decided if I was going to purchase a completed device from a retailer or piece one together. Ultimately, I decided going on the bare bones Shuttle route as it allowed the necessary configuration while already having some base work completed. https://412Linux.io/code/updating-prusa-firmware-on-linux/ Sun, 04 Jun 2023 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/code/updating-prusa-firmware-on-linux/ Periodically, I need to update the firmware on my Prusa MK3. Overall, the process is straight forward using the functionality built into Prusa slicer. However, there is one additional step that is required when using my Linux desktop. On my setup, it is necessary to change the permissions on the serial port being used to connect to the printer. I have included command I utilize to change permissions along with some additional information. https://412Linux.io/article/nextdns/ Thu, 18 May 2023 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/nextdns/ Parents today face an enormous task of educating and managing a child’s exposure to digital content. I believe that educating and having conversations with a child will be more impactful than any piece of software. In days past, parents may have been most worried about exposure to items such as pornography. Today, exposure to misinformation, false advertising, and hate speech are extremely worrisome. I wanted to outline a tool that I recently started to use to help limit exposure to my child. https://412Linux.io/article/mastodon-verification/ Sun, 23 Apr 2023 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/mastodon-verification/ In order to be ‘cool’ like the other kids, I wanted to add website verification to my Mastodon account. Luckily, this won’t cost $8 a month. 🤣 Outline below is the process I went through to add website verification. Validate hugo theme functionality: It is necessary to validate the theme being used supported this functionality. For the Bilberry theme, PR #445 added rel=me support to the theme. This was included in release v3. https://412Linux.io/article/why-mate/ Sun, 19 Mar 2023 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/why-mate/ Do you have a preferred distribution for Linux? I thought I would expand on my choice of Linux distribution. I have been a fan of Ubuntu Mate since Xenial Xerus release of 16.04. Having used it consistently since 2016, it has become to feel like home. I find it is hard to pinpoint a single reason why I have stuck to this particular distribution. Perhaps it is a sub-conscience love for Chelsea Cucumber green. https://412Linux.io/gallery/3dprinting-01/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:01:26 +0100 https://412Linux.io/gallery/3dprinting-01/ At the end of 2021, I drove head first into the world of 3D printing. For a period of six months, I researched 3D printers extensively. The good news is there are a large number of options available through multiple sources. Ultimately, I ended up purchasing a Prusa i3-MK3. Why Prusa? There were three main considerations I utilized to arrive at my final decision. I found price for 3D printers can vary widely. https://412Linux.io/article/hello-there/ Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://412Linux.io/article/hello-there/ Hello There! Welcome to 412Linux. This blog has been a while in the making, but there is no better time to publish than now.