niels / Software / #linux,#ubuntu

Removing LUKS full-disk encryption

My homelab server is a NUC running Ubuntu that I previously used as a desktop. To ensure it automatically boots up after a power-failure I wanted to disable the LUKS full disk encryption that I use on all my desktops and laptops. GRUB method For some reason most how-to’s out there use this method: Generate […]

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niels / Software / #linux,#ubuntu

Preferring IPv4 over IPv6

As explained in my previous post, I get my IPv6 subnet through a tunnelbroker. This is a great way to use IPv6 when your Internet provider does not yet support it. There’s a downside though: the tunnel adds overhead in terms of both latency and a lower MTU. It also introduces an additional point where […]

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niels / Hardware / #laptop,#legion,#lenovo,#ubuntu

Ubuntu on the Legion 5 Pro (2021)

Heads up: I’m not a gamer. A combination of specs, pricing, availability and urgency led me to purchase this laptop for productivity reasons. My run-through may not cover all aspects needed for gaming. As my work depends on this laptop, I did purchase the additional on-site support. Keyboard Shortcuts If the RGB show on the […]

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