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How to increase battery backup time of laptop in Linux

When running Linux on a laptop (other than a Thinkpad), battery backup time is just about 120 to 150 minutes, irrespective if it is used for heavy work or just idling. To increase the battery backup time in Linux Mint 20+, open a terminal window and install the tlp utility as below: $ sudo apt-get … Continue reading How to increase battery backup time of laptop in Linux →

IntelliJ IDEA displays error that Java SDK is not installed

When IntelliJ IDEA is installed, Kotlin applications cannot be compiled or run unless the Java SDK is installed. Choose to get the Oracle Java SDK or install the OpenJDK SDK corresponding to the OpenJDK Java Runtime Environment that has been installed. By default, the Linux distribution will just install the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). To … Continue reading IntelliJ IDEA displays error that Java SDK is not installed →

Install XFCE desktop and remove Gnome desktop on Ubuntu 18.10

To install Xubuntu after you have install Ubuntu 18.10 with the default Gnome desktop, make sure to take a backup of your data and then open a terminal window and run the following commands: $ sudo apt-get install xubuntu-desktop <enter>$ sudo apt-get purge whoopsie orage gigolo catfish snap* parole* <enter>$ sudo apt-get purge ubuntu-gnome-desktop <enter>$ … Continue reading Install XFCE desktop and remove Gnome desktop on Ubuntu 18.10 →

Asus RT-AC58U router very poor download speed. The fix from the FAQ

The Asus RT-AC58U wireless router though quite powerful, at times causes download speeds to plummet drastically. The broadband connection does work at full speed when directly connected to the computer. Which means, the router has an issue. Digging further, found the answer to fix the problem in the Asus FAQ at https://www.asus.com/in/support/FAQ/1030641 Use the information … Continue reading Asus RT-AC58U router very poor download speed. The fix from the FAQ →

How to add a Guest Wireless Network with Isolation in OpenWRT on a wireless router

Problem Statement Several guests come home and ask for Wi-Fi access to connect to the internet to see emails, etc. Most times, we give them our main SSID wireless password everytime to connect. This has several disadvantages, though not limited to those listed below: The guest now has a permanent record of your Wireless SSID … Continue reading How to add a Guest Wireless Network with Isolation in OpenWRT on a wireless router →

Android Office Apps (WPS Office, Google Write, Polaris Office, MS Office 365)

Have been trying to get the right Office Suite for my Android phone. Here are the best from the Google Play Store and a stand out issue with them, for you to decide which is good for you. MS Office 365 Microsoft has announced that their Office Suite will be free for all users on … Continue reading Android Office Apps (WPS Office, Google Write, Polaris Office, MS Office 365) →