A tiny Bash function can turn Linux's powerful du command into a much easier disk-space investigation tool. Learn how storagesize uses du, --max-depth and sort -h to quickly show where your disk space is going.
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13 Oct 2026 14:22
by Brian Lykke
When dpkg hangs during package configuration, the issue may not be with the package itself. Instead, it could be waiting on systemd or another service. By tracing the dependency chain and identifying the actual blocker, you can resolve the issue without resorting to forceful measures.
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06 Oct 2026 09:23
by Brian Lykke
Here's a guide to add or remove a secondary IP address on Ubuntu
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29 Sep 2026 05:58
by Brian Lykke
How to safely check and remove a bind mount on Linux
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15 Sep 2026 06:06
by Brian Lykke
Sudden freezing of games on SteamOS, SteamDeck, when running in full screen.
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20 Aug 2026 10:11
by Brian Lykke
Weird behavior in FiveM when streaming with Sunshine and Moonlight can be resolved by ensuring a stable controller connection, allowing for smooth gameplay without mouse issues.
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18 Aug 2026 08:12
by Brian Lykke
Bind mounts allow you to mirror one directory into another in real time, making both locations show the same live content. They’re ideal for configuration management, Docker setups, development environments, and any workflow where multiple paths must reference the same files without duplication.
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28 Jul 2026 13:37
by Brian Lykke
Applying a firmware update on Linux, how, pre-checks and an example.
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14 Jul 2026 22:07
by Brian Lykke
This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to format a drive to ext4 on Ubuntu, including identifying the drive, unmounting if necessary, formatting, creating a mount point, mounting the drive, and making the mount persistent using fstab. It also includes warnings about data loss and emphasizes the stability of ext4 for Linux systems.
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09 Jun 2026 11:11
by Brian Lykke
Learn how to use /etc/fstab to automatically mount drives in Linux. Understand the structure, find UUIDs, and set options for reliable mounting.
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02 Jun 2026 12:13
by Brian Lykke