More KVM Modules ConfigurationMore KVM Modules Configuration
Last year I blogged about blacklisting a video driver so that KVM virtual machines didn’t go into graphics mode [1]. Now I’ve been working on some other things to make[...]
SE Linux in Debian/StretchSE Linux in Debian/Stretch
Debian/Stretch has been frozen. Before the freeze I got almost all the bugs in policy fixed, both bugs reported in the Debian BTS and bugs that I know about. This[...]
Video Mode and KVMVideo Mode and KVM
I recently changed my KVM servers to use the kernel command-line parameter nomodeset for the virtual machine kernels so that they don’t try to go into graphics mode. I do[...]
Is a Thinkpad Still Like a Rolls-RoyceIs a Thinkpad Still Like a Rolls-Royce
For a long time the Thinkpad has been widely regarded as the “Rolls-Royce of laptops”. Since 2003 one could argue that Rolls-Royce is no longer the Rolls-Royce of cars [1].[...]
Another Broken Nexus 5Another Broken Nexus 5
In late 2013 I bought a Nexus 5 for my wife [1]. It’s a good phone and I generally have no complaints about the way it works. In the middle[...]
Improving MemoryImproving Memory
I’ve just attended a lecture about improving memory, mostly about mnemonic techniques. I’m not against learning techniques to improve memory and I think it’s good to teach kids a variety[...]
10 Years of Glasses10 Years of Glasses
10 years ago I first blogged about getting glasses [1]. I’ve just ordered my 4th pair of glasses. When you buy new glasses the first step is to scan your[...]
Hostile Web SitesHostile Web Sites
I was asked whether it would be safe to open a link in a spam message with wget. So here are some thoughts about wget security and web browser security[...]
Monitoring of MonitoringMonitoring of Monitoring
I was recently asked to get data from a computer that controlled security cameras after a crime had been committed. Due to the potential issues I refused to collect the[...]
Basics of BackupsBasics of Backups
I’ve recently had some discussions about backups with people who aren’t computer experts, so I decided to blog about this for the benefit of everyone. Note that this post will[...]