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Macbook Air 2011 and Which Linux to Install So It Runs Without Issues
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I wanted to install Alpine Linux on the old Macbook Air 2011 because Alpine is small and nimble but it didn’t work. The latest build of Alpine’s USB stick gets stuck during boot after the kernel loads. Tried a bunch of tricks, nothing changed. So left it.
Schlage BE365 Electronic Lock (Deadbolt) Spins Without Unlocking - How to Fix it Yourself
The Schlage BE365 is an older, basic keyless entry deadbolt. It uses a 9V battery that requires changing about every 2–3 years and is fairly reliable (unless you repeatedly ignore the low-battery warning).
How to Set Up a OneDrive-Only Account in Microsoft Office 365
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If you use an account only to mirror data to OneDrive and run backup or other applications against the uploaded files, you may not need email or the other apps included in a Microsoft Office 365 Business Basic or Business Standard subscription. To reduce security exposure, you can enable only the app needed for OneDrive.
Fixing the Surface Bitlocker Recovery Loop
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Here’s what was happening to a Surface computer. You boot it up and it asks for BitLocker keys. You input the correct BitLocker keys, and then it asks for them again.
Anna's Tidbits
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Sunset on Mars is Blue! (found underside the cap of a popular drink) A woodpecker’s tongue circles its head, protecting its brain from the force of repeated pecking! Hawaiian pizza was invented in Canada – (found underside the cap of a popular drink) The human brain struggles to process negative commands. When told “don’t think of an elephant,” your mind is forced to picture one first. This means focusing on what you don’t want — like “don’t hit a tree” — actually makes you focus on the obstacle. To overcome this, shift your mindset from the negative to the affirmative. You have to name the path, not the obstacle. – Simon Sinek 💝
Quickly Update Freebsd 15.x and Over and All Jails
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Assuming you have:
pkgbase and 15.x FreeBSD server with a bunch of jails bastille as the jail manager and that the host and all jails are on pkgbase here’s a single command to upgrade them all in one shot. What does the command do:
Tidbits About Subaru BRZ tS 2026
Last updated 20 July 2026 Development of the BRZ # A pair of vides explaining the rationale by Subaru engineers who developed the BRZ. Part 1 # Part 2 # The boxer engine, development, history, production