CLI tools for system resource monitoring on Linux
by Logan Rogers-Follis on Mar.05, 2023, under Linux, Techie
btop (Manjaro package page) – “Resource monitor that shows usage and stats for processor, memory, disks, network and processes.”
nvtop (Manjaro package page) – “Nvtop stands for Neat Videocard TOP, a (h)top like task monitor for AMD, Intel and NVIDIA GPUs. It can handle multiple GPUs and print information about them in a htop familiar way.”
NOTE: I will update this list as I come across more tools.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 (D:OS2) install issues from GoG on Linux
by Logan Rogers-Follis on Mar.05, 2023, under Linux, Techie
Running on Manjaro KDE
Using Heroic Game Launcher (flatpak)
ISSUE: When installing Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition from GoG with the Sir Lora DLC the game would download and install then launch as the non-Definitive Edition version. The issue here was that my previous saves would not work since they are from the Definitive Edition of the game.
SOLUTION: Install from Lutris following the instructions to install the Sir Lora DLC. D:OS2 – DE installed the first time and the DLC loaded as the guide said it would. At this point my saves worked fine.
NOTE: Save file location is: ~/Documents/Larian Studios/Divinity Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition/PlayerProfiles/
At this Point all GoG games are installed via Lutris and Epic Game Store (EGS) are installed via the Heroic Game Launcher (HGL) on my system.
Yakuake ignoring Screen selection (Manjaro KDE)
by Logan Rogers-Follis on Mar.05, 2023, under Linux, Techie
Suddenly Yakuake (Manjaro KDE) would only open on the screen with the curios on it. When trying to force the Screen options it would just uncheck what I select and keep following the cursor. If I forced it’s location with Windows Rules it would go to the screen and location I want, but would act oddly.
This is a CONFIRMED bug 383555 with kde.org
Quick workaround was to set the Resolution Scaling to 100% and then it will work fine for me. Others have reported deleting certain files might also work.
HP Color LaserJet and Windows 10 HP Universal PCL6 driver not printing in color
by Logan Rogers-Follis on Oct.29, 2022, under Techie, Windows
This keeps changing on it’s own with my Windows 10 Pro computer and the HP Color LaserJet I have.
When the printer starts to print in Monochrome instead of color check the following:
- Right click the start icon and select Run.
- Type control and press OK.
- Open Devices and Printers.
- Right click the HP Universal Printing iocn and select Printer Properties.
- Open the Device Settings tab.
- Ensure the Device Type is set as Color rather than Auto Detect, confirm any changes by pressing OK.
Flatpak Thunderbird – How to fix attachments not working (Steam Deck Desktop Mode)
by Logan Rogers-Follis on Sep.29, 2022, under Linux, Techie
If you want to get Thunderbird on Steam Deck (Desktop Mode) to allow attachments then you need to run the following from Konsole:
sudo flatpak override org.mozilla.Thunderbird --filesystem=home
NOTE: You still can not use the Attach buttons or CTRL+SHIFT+A options, but click-and-drag works fine.