Managing the power consumption of your NVIDIA GPU on Ubuntu can lead to improved efficiency, especially for tasks that don’t fully utilize the GPU’s capabilities. This guide will walk you through the process of checking and setting power limits for your NVIDIA GPU, ensuring that your device runs optimally without unnecessary power usage.
How to integrate any Linux distribution inside a terminal with Distrobox
Distrobox is a free and open source tool which allows us to integrate the userlands of Linux distributions. Under the hood it uses Docker or Podman to create containers, and integrates them with the host by sharing access to the graphical server, the user HOME directory and USB devices. In this tutorial we see how to install and use Distrobox on the most used Linux distributions.
Monitoring NVIDIA GPU Usage on Ubuntu
This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to monitor the usage of NVIDIA graphics cards on Ubuntu. Whether you are a gamer, a professional in graphics-intensive applications, or someone interested in the performance of machine learning models, understanding how to check your NVIDIA GPU’s usage can be crucial. We will cover two primary methods to accomplish this, each with its own set of advantages.
How to Run a Bitcoin Full Node on Debian Linux
Running a Bitcoin full node means that your system will be able to validate Bitcoin transactions and blocks. The full node will serve a broad function by joining the network of Bitcoin nodes and helping to verify and update transaction information across the entire platform. The benefit of running your own full node is enhanced privacy, since your own transactions will not necessarily need to update to third party nodes, but can do so from your own.
How to stream video on Raspberry Pi
A Raspberry Pi can have a myriad of specialized uses, and streaming live video is one of them. There are multiple camera models sold for the Raspberry Pi, which you can browse over at the official website. These cameras plug in via ribbon cable directly to the board of the Raspberry Pi, and then it is an easy set up to stream the video or take still pictures from the camera.
Raspberry Pi black screen after boot
Although it is not a common error, some users may encounter a black screen when using a Raspberry Pi. The error is most likely to occur when first booting the Raspberry Pi, giving users very little opportunity to perform any kind of investigation into the problem for troubleshooting. In this tutorial, we will look at some ways to solve the black screen problem that occurs when booting a Raspberry Pi. This will include a few different methods, as the exact cause can vary and sometimes be hard to pinpoint.
How to Utilize Ubuntu Logs for Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting system issues in Ubuntu Linux, the best way to get started is by perusing the system logs. Basically every system event is logged somewhere. This includes kernel messages, service status messages, and almost anything else you can imagine. It is not uncommon for system logs to quickly fill up with millions of entries over a short period of time. With all this information available, we just need to know how to find what we are looking for, and then can quickly pinpoint the culprit of pesky system issues in Ubuntu.
How to Install NVIDIA Drivers on Ubuntu 24.04
Installing the right NVIDIA drivers on your Ubuntu 24.04 system is crucial for optimizing your graphics card’s performance. Whether you’re gaming, designing, or using graphic-intensive applications, the proper driver can make a significant difference. This guide covers four methods to install NVIDIA drivers, ensuring compatibility and enhancing your system’s graphics capabilities.
How to mount a host directory inside a KVM virtual machine
When using QEMU/KVM, there are many methods to share data between the host system and guest virtual machines. In this tutorial, we focus on creating a filesystem passthrough, using virt-manager or by manually editing a virtual machine definition, and we learn how to mount a host directory inside a virtualized guest.
How to create and use custom dmenu scripts
Dmenu is a dynamic menu for X often used on minimal window managers setups. It is part of the suckless tools suite of free and open source utilities created by the suckless.org project, which include, among the others, the dwm window manager and the st terminal emulator.
How to create a portable retrogaming USB stick with Batocera Linux
Batocera is a free and open source Linux distribution designed to create retrogaming consoles out of a vast selection of devices. It supports a variety of platforms and architectures, from Intel-based computers to Raspberry Pi boards and handheld consoles, and works as a central control panel for all the best console emulators.
Ubuntu’s Repository Configuration: Ubuntu sources have moved to /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ubuntu.sources
Ubuntu, a leading Linux distribution, has evolved its approach to managing software repositories, making it easier for users to handle software sources. The traditional method involved using a single file, /etc/apt/sources.list, but Ubuntu has shifted towards a more modular approach, utilizing the /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ directory. This tutorial explores how the ubuntu.sources file within this directory plays a crucial role in software management and how you can utilize or modify it to suit your needs.