Hardware

A Terminal Status Bar updated

       708 words, 4 minutes

In 2020, I stole @gonzalo’s idea for a status bar using only XTerm and stock OpenBSD tools. I wrote about it there . In 2024, I was notified (Hi Fox) of a flickering issue in the rendering process. So here’s an updated version of the script.

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Using Redthunder K84 with OpenBSD

       1126 words, 6 minutes

I got YouTubed with “look at my setup” content. So I started looking at what mechanical keyboards offer. Amazon proposed that RedThunder K84 Combo Keyboard and Mouse for 60€ so I decided to give it a try on OpenBSD.

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Using OpenBSD with a Dell U2723QE monitor

       487 words, 3 minutes

Not so long ago, I bought a Dell U2723QE 4K monitor. I was not sure OpenBSD would support using it with only a USB-C connection. Spoiler alert, it does.

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Remotely install OmniOS on a Dell R620

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I rent a Dell R620 in a colo and decided I would install and run OmniOS on it. But it is hosted in a remote country and I can’t simply plug the install media in the DVD or USB port. So let’s go for a remote installation.

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Dealing with USB Storage devices on OmniOS

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I want to deal with flash, SSD and SATA drives connected to a ThinkPad A485 using its USB ports. This is my cheatsheet based on Managing USB Mass Storage Devices on Oracle Solaris 11.2 .

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