I can confirm that this method works for Ubuntu 20.04 and looks and works very different from the old method of connecting to Private Internet Access on Ubuntu. https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/installer/x/download_installer_linux
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Unrar multiple files + file name spaces in the terminal
First, when dealing with the spaces in a file name while using the terminal, you can use a back-slash before the space. Example: File name with spaces.txt For the terminal: File name with spaces.txt Sometimes we run across a downloaded file online that was created by utilizing the winrar multiple-file feature to make a huge… Continue reading Unrar multiple files + file name spaces in the terminal
Install Retropie on Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04.03
I found a nice guide to installing Retropie on Ubuntu 18.04.03 at a website called markontech and it works brilliantly. sudo apt-get install -y git dialog unzip xmlstarlet git clone –depth=1 https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup.git cd RetroPie-Setup sudo ./retropie_setup.sh Once the Retro-Pie install script is running, you will want to do a Basic Install and then navigate back… Continue reading Install Retropie on Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04.03
Connect a PC to a Commodore 1541/1571 drive
Did you ever want to transfer files from your old Commodore 1541/1571 drive between your computer and a real drive? Did you also want to use a real Commodore floppy drive with the VICE emulator? Me too! 😉 Both of these things are possible with the zoomfloppy device being offered by Retro Innovations. You can… Continue reading Connect a PC to a Commodore 1541/1571 drive
Commodore 64 (Vic 20, Pet, etc) emulator from Raspberry Pi Raspbian
I can confirm this install method (source) worked with a Raspberry Pi 4 using Raspbian Buster. Compiles Vice and installs into /usr/local/bin. Initial launch reports a sound issue. If you go into settings (F12), there’s a sound configuration you can change to “Alsa”. … # get dependencies – this may take a long time and… Continue reading Commodore 64 (Vic 20, Pet, etc) emulator from Raspberry Pi Raspbian
Ubuntu fstab; mount external drive at boot
Procedure for rescuing an Ubuntu Server when the boot file gets messed up due to a misnamed external hard drive. Backup the current fstab file: sudo cp /etc/fstab /etc/fstab.old List the drives: sudo blkid Example output: /dev/sda1: UUID=”8F1B-7691″ TYPE=”vfat” PARTUUID=”eea0152e-f8aa-4d1f-8d44-172261edd5a2″ /dev/sda2: UUID=”5be250be-a857-11e8-9dd6-a82066361186″ TYPE=”ext4″ PARTUUID=”9ba42200-226c-4e67-a667-649658dfbd0b” /dev/loop0: TYPE=”squashfs” /dev/loop1: TYPE=”squashfs” /dev/loop2: TYPE=”squashfs” /dev/loop3: TYPE=”squashfs” /dev/sdb1: LABEL=”media” UUID=”746622C40BE949C9″… Continue reading Ubuntu fstab; mount external drive at boot
Force Ubuntu Server to redirect http to https
If you want to redirect your web address from http to https, you will have to configure your server’s virtual host file. Edit the virtualhost file to update the port 80 portion; replace “test.com” with your domain name: sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/test.com.conf Edit the :80 portion (in bold), replacing <ip_or_host> with your domain name: <VirtualHost *:80>… Continue reading Force Ubuntu Server to redirect http to https
Internet Security Habits, tips and tricks
Urban Knish discusses some good internet security habits in the age of data collection and man-in-the-middle attacks. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/619462590″ params=”color=#ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”300″ iframe=”true” /] Relevant links: Firefox Browser, Ghostery Plugin, HTTPS Everywhere, NoScript ProtonVPN, AstrillVPN, Private Internet Access VPN Tor Browser for the computer Tor Browser for IOS Tor Browser for Android TailsOS
Install Linux console programs like Lynx on Mac OSX
You can install much loved Linux console programs like Lynx (text web browser) and Midnight Commander (powerful file browser) on Mac OSX using homebrew program installer “Brew”. Example: Install Lynx First you must install Brew. After this, you can install other programs with Brew. ruby -e “$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)” < /dev/null 2> /dev/null Now use… Continue reading Install Linux console programs like Lynx on Mac OSX
Install Sony Playstation Now (PS Now) on Ubuntu
I’m always looking at ways to play video games on Ubuntu Linux. This one is a doozy. With Playstation Now, you can play over 700 real PS2, PS3 and PS4 games on your Ubuntu computer. The technology uses streaming from remote server where the gaming console exists. Sony typically will give you a couple weeks… Continue reading Install Sony Playstation Now (PS Now) on Ubuntu