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How to Add Desktop Mode Using Batocera Add-ons

Learn how to add a full Linux desktop mode to Batocera using the BUA add-on, including install steps, desktop options, and performance tips.

24 Jan 2026 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 5 minute
How to Add Custom Background Music

Learn how to add and enable custom background music in Batocera so your menu experience plays the audio you want.

17 Jan 2026 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 2 minute
How to Add Game and Video Art with ScreenScraper

Learn how to scrape box art, screenshots, metadata, and video previews in Batocera using ScreenScraper.

10 Jan 2026 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 4 minute
How to Download and Change Themes in Batocera

Learn how to download, switch, and customize themes in Batocera to personalize your retro gaming setup.

3 Jan 2026 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 2 minute
How to Save and Load Games in Batocera Using Save States

Learn how to save and load games in Batocera using emulator save states, including hotkeys and save slot selection.

27 Dec 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 2 minute
Managing CompTIA CEUs — Practical Options That Actually Work

A practical overview of Continuing Education Unit (CEU) options for maintaining CompTIA certifications without wasting time or money.

20 Dec 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 4 minute
Splunk Forwarder Installation Failure — Root Cause Summary

Summary of a Splunk Universal Forwarder installation failure, including symptoms, root cause, and resolution.

13 Dec 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Fixing Black Dots on the HP Color LaserJet Pro M283fw

How to diagnose and fix repeating black dots or marks on printed pages from an HP Color LaserJet Pro M283fw.

6 Dec 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Confirming the OS Configuration Date in RHEL

Learn how to determine when a RHEL 10 system was initially installed or configured using audit-friendly forensic indicators.

29 Nov 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 2 minute
Jekyll Blog Search Outage — Root Cause and Fix

A postmortem of a Jekyll blog search outage caused by missing JavaScript dependencies and incorrect script load order.

22 Nov 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Tagged vs Untagged VLANs — What They Are and When to Use Them

Understand the difference between tagged and untagged VLANs, how they work on switches, and how to choose the right approach for your network design.

15 Nov 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Bypassing the Microsoft Account Requirement in Windows 11 Setup

Learn how to complete a Windows 11 installation without signing in with a Microsoft account by creating a local user during setup.

8 Nov 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Using Microsoft Activation Scripts (MAS) for Windows and Office

Learn how to use Microsoft Activation Scripts (MAS) to activate Windows and Microsoft Office quickly using a trusted open-source project.

1 Nov 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Zero-Typing SSH on macOS — Connect Using Only Hostnames

Learn how to configure macOS so typing just a hostname automatically opens an SSH session with proper agent forwarding and security controls.

25 Oct 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Don't Use 'git pull' — And What To Do Instead

Learn why 'git pull' can clutter your commit history and how using 'git pull --rebase' keeps your repository clean and maintainable.

18 Oct 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 4 minute
VIVO STAND-V001T Single Monitor Extra Tall Desk Mount Review

A detailed review of the VIVO STAND-V001T, exploring its design, setup process, flexibility, and overall usability for modern workstations.

11 Oct 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 5 minute
Hyper-V vs VMware - A Detailed Virtualization Comparison

In the evolving world of IT infrastructure and virtualization, two dominant platforms continue to lead the conversation.

4 Oct 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 4 minute
NotebookLM Review

NotebookLM, developed by Google, is designed as an AI-powered research and note-taking assistant.

27 Sep 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 2 minute
Beszel Configuration

Beszel is a a simple, self-hosted monitoring tool that is easy to deploy, uses minimal system resources, and works across Linux and Windows environments.

20 Sep 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Synology NAS UPS Configuration

Protecting your Synology NAS with a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is critical to preventing data loss and corruption during power outages.

13 Sep 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute

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