Debian buster-backports started to serve kernel 5.6+ around mid June, 2020. By installing Linux kernel from the suite, we’ll have in-tree WireGuard kernel module and some more up-to-date drivers on Debian Buster, all officially signed.
Author Archive: Kuan-Yi Li
Human-Readable DHCP Options for DNSMASQ
Cheatsheet to a more maintainable configuration.
Things About ClearFog Base/Pro
Must-Knows
- eMMC prevents the usage of booting from microSD. Stay away from eMMC variants unless there is a special reason.
- Generates a lot of heat, should always operate with a cooler and replace thermal pad with thermal paste.
Realtek 802.11ac USB Wi-Fi Linux Driver Installation
If you’re using your USB device in a virtual machine, see also Pitfalls Using USB Devices in Virtual Machines.
Target Devices
Adapters with chipset: RTL8811AU, RTL8812AU, RTL8814AU.
Note: Kali currently uses a separate driver for RTL8814AU.
MediaTek 802.11ac USB Wi-Fi Linux Driver Installation
If you’re using your USB device in a virtual machine, see also Pitfalls Using USB Devices in Virtual Machines.
Target Devices
Pitfalls Using USB Devices in Virtual Machines
Not all hypervisor, USB controller, USB device are created the same….
Semantics, Ontology and Data Modeling
Some references on how to structure information.
Board Extension Socket/Header Standards
List of possible standards to follow, towards a more extensible board design.
Adjusting Scaling Factor for GNOME/GDM
Theoretically, display server should be able to derive a proper DPI setting from EDID, but in reality this could fail at times. (eg. OS running in a VM.) In order to have things readable on HiDPI displays, we may have to adjust scaling factor manually.