Short Bits 2020
Short Bits is my solution for sharing information that would be too short for a separate blog post.
Debian With Openbox and Tint2 – Part 2 – Useable System
This is part 2 of a 2 part post. In part 2, I provide details on installating the Openbox window manager, the Tint2 panel, and other packages to create a useable system.
Debian With Openbox and Tint2 – Part 1 – Debian Network Install
This is part 1 of a 2 part post. In part 1, I provide details on installaing Debian using the Network Install method.
Run Solus With Openbox and Tint2
I initially experimented running Solus with Openbox and Tint2 in one of my Solus installs under VirtualBox. I was able to get far enough along that I decided to take the plunge and install Solus as one of my daily drivers on my desktop computer. After a few weeks of experimenting and problem solving, I now have a very nice workable Openbox and Tint2 desktop environment running on Solus. In this blog post, I will share with you how I was able to setup an Openbox and Tint2 desktop environment under Solus Budgie v3.9999. With some variation, the same procedures should also work for the same version of Solus Mate…
Using an Amcrest IP3M-941B IP Security Camera Under Linux
I’ve desired to purchase additional security cameras to monitor the exterior areas of my home for quite some time after purchasing a Sharx SCNC2606 IP security camera in 2011. Although the Sharx IP security camera has been useful, the video quality and resolution of the camera (640×480), the limited field of view, and the lack of some additional desirable features left me longing for something better. I did a bit of research on Amazon’s offerings in the summer of 2018 and finally narrowed down my choice to the Amcrest IP3M-941B IP security camera. One of my big concerns with the Amcrest IP security camera was whether I could use and…
TreePad: A Free-Form Database Program
Note: The TreePad database program is no longer available. I’m leaving this post up for informational purposes. Links have been changed to point to collected links on the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine because www.treepad.com now points to a marijuana dispensary. Thank you to a reader named Chip who brought this to my attention. — 2020-02-28 Years ago, at the nudging of a former co-worker and friend, I decided to try working in the IT field as a Lotus Notes developer. About 2 years into my IT career, I determined that I needed a way to store code snippets and tips so that I could have a handy reference that allowed…
