Disk usage calculators for btrfs RAID
April 27th 2026 (week 18 of 2026)So you want to create or expand your btrfs RAID filesystem, but have no idea how much space you will have (or want to check your math)? Here's a couple of links to help you.
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Adding a device to btrfs RAID1
April 26th 2026 (week 17 of 2026)Adding a new device to a expand space on nearly-full btrfs filesystem in RAID1 configuration is easy. Rebalancing the filesystem to make use of the extra space is less so.
Working 1 Gbit/s Ethernet USB-C adapter
April 23rd 2026 (week 17 of 2026)Early this year I bought a new laptop that has everything that I need except an Ethernet port. And so, I also had to get an Ethernet to USB adapter.
Marty (1955)
April 17th 2026 (week 16 of 2026)Marty (1955) is categorised as a "romantic drama" film. I do not necessarily disagree, but I think the film may also be viewed another way.
Tax relief for long-term investments
January 26th 2026 (week 5 of 2026)Wiener Börse presents its case for a tax relief for profits made on shares held long-term.
The Rise and Fall of CORBA
January 18th 2026 (week 3 of 2026)An article about The Rise and Fall of CORBA, by Michi Nenning. The fall was well deserved.
In defense of swap
January 13th 2026 (week 3 of 2026)"In defense of swap: common misconceptions" is an article by Chris Down, a Linux kernel developer at Meta.
Automatically unload inactive tabs in Firefox
January 12th 2026 (week 3 of 2026)Even if you are using a completely reasonable amount of tabs, say around a thousand, memory usage of Firefox may grow over time. Tab unloading to the rescue!
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS released
April 23, 2026Ubuntu 26.04 ("Resolute Raccoon") LTS has been released on schedule. This release brings a significant uplift in security, performance, and usability across desktop, server, and cloud environments. Ubuntu 26.04 LTS introduces TPM-backed full-disk encr…
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April 22, 2026 via xkcd.comCelebrating computers at Omacon
April 21, 2026Do you see the same truth? That's how C.S. Lewis defined the essence of friendship. And that's what we gathered 130 people in New York to honor for Omacon two weeks ago. Seeing the same truth: A love of computers. Bespoke computers. Malleable co…
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