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VirtualBox Networking
I use Linux on the desktop (currently Ubuntu), but occasionally need to use Windows for things like webinars, OS-specific testing, etc. I started using VirtualBox for virtualization around six months...
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Enabling VPN split tunnel with NetworkManager
I've been using NetworkManager for some time now, and appreciate how easy it makes both connecting to wifi as well as VPNs. That said, I've had an issue with it that I only resolved today. When working...
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GPG-signing Git Commits
We're working on migrating Zend Framework to Git. One issue we're trying to deal with is enforcing that commits come from CLA signees. One possibility presented to us was the possibility of utilizing...
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Screencasting on Linux
I've been wanting to do screencasts on Linux for some time now, and my big stumbling block has been determining what tools to use. The tl;dr: Use recordMyDesktop to record video clips, but afterwards,...
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Fixing AMD Radeon Display Issues in Ubuntu 14.10
After upgrading to Ubuntu 14.10, I faced a blank screen after boot. As in: no GUI login prompt, just a blank screen. My monitors were on, I'd seen the graphical splash screen as Ubuntu booted, but...
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Fixing gnome-shell app indicators in Ubuntu
I am a long-time gnome-shell user. I appreciate the simplicity and elegance it provides, as I prefer having a minimalist environment that still provides me easy access to the applications I use. That...
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Fixing Audio Choppiness in OBS Studio on Linux
I occasionally record screencasts for work — some of these are used for the website as demos/training material, and sometimes they're used internally by our various technical teams. When I record, I...
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How I use Wezterm
I use the terminal a lot. Until the past few years, I basically used only a browser and a terminal. (The primary changes in the past couple years are that I'm using Logseq for tracking notes and todos,...
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Wezterm Dropdown in Gnome
In a previous article, I detailed how I use Wezterm. One goal I had when switching to Wezterm to was to ensure I was able to continue using a dropdown terminal, and in that article, I detailed using...
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Wezterm GUI Notifications
Wezterm has a utility for raising GUI system notifications, window:toast_notification(), which is a handy way to bring notifications to you that you might otherwise miss if the window is hidden or if a...
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