these scripts DL and unzip, then delete the zip
Renoise
wget 'https://files.renoise.com/demo/Renoise_3_4_4_Demo_Linux_x86_64.tar.gz' && tar -xzvf Renoise_3_4_4_Demo_Linux_x86_64.tar.gz && rm Renoise_3_4_4_Demo_Linux_x86_64.tar.gz
Reaper
wget 'https://www.reaper.fm/files/7.x/reaper719_linux_x86_64.tar.xz' && tar -xJvf reaper719_linux_x86_64.tar.xz && rm reaper719_linux_x86_64.tar.xz
To get this to work you need to download a gm soundfont, name default.sf2, and move it to the vst3 directory
curl -L https://github.com/AZSlow3/FluidSynthVST/raw/master/bin/FluidSynthVST_Lin64.zip -o /tmp/FluidSynthVST_Lin64.zip && unzip -d /tmp/FluidSynthVST /tmp/FluidSynthVST_Lin64.zip && sudo mv /tmp/FluidSynthVST/* /usr/lib/vst3/
# Step 1: Download the file to a temporary location
wget -O /tmp/GeneralUser_GS_1.471.zip 'https://www.dropbox.com/s/4x27l49kxcwamp5/GeneralUser_GS_1.471.zip?dl=1'
# Step 2: Unzip the file to a temporary directory
unzip /tmp/GeneralUser_GS_1.471.zip -d /tmp/GeneralUser_GS_1.471
# Step 3: Move and rename the .sf2 file to the desired location
sudo mv /tmp/GeneralUser_GS_1.471/GeneralUser\ GS\ 1.471/GeneralUser\ GS\ v1.471.sf2 /usr/lib/vst3/default.sf2
# Step 4: Clean up temporary files
rm -rf /tmp/GeneralUser_GS_1.471.zip /tmp/GeneralUser_GS_1.471
NEVERMIND I forgot renoise can import sfz files already NO NEED FOR A PLUGIN. I cant get it to change the patch on linux, worked great on mac/ windows
echo 'deb http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/home:/sfztools:/sfizz/Debian_12/ /' | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/home:sfztools:sfizz.list
curl -fsSL https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/home:sfztools:sfizz/Debian_12/Release.key | gpg --dearmor | sudo tee /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/home_sfztools_sfizz.gpg > /dev/null
sudo apt update
sudo apt install sfizz
this script dls the gm sfz bank, unzips and deletes the zip
curl -L -o repo.zip 'https://github.com/sfzinstruments/Discord-SFZ-GM-Bank/archive/refs/heads/master.zip' && unzip repo.zip && rm repo.zip
This scripts prompts you to enter your username and then it uses it inside the script to give realtime priority to that user
read -p "Enter username: " USERNAME && echo -e "$USERNAME - rtprio 99\n$USERNAME - nice -10" | sudo tee -a /etc/security/limits.conf
when you run renoise you need to run it as sudo
so you no longer need to sudo open renoise:
sudo -s
chown root:root `which renoise`
chmod 4755 `which renoise`
It clashes with reaper. heres how to change it (its on line 665)
vim ~/.icewm/preferences
MouseWinMove="Ctrl+Alt+Pointer_Button1"
icewm --restart
I gotta stop over complicating these things and get in the habit of using pipes, here the 3 steps are turned into 1 (keeping it seperate incase it doesn't work)
echo "options snd-aloop index=1" | sudo tee -a /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf && sudo modprobe snd-aloop
In renoise set alsa to hw:Loopback,1 (Loopback PCM). In Reaper set input device to hw:Loopback ; Loopback - Loopback
sudo vim /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf
options snd-aloop index=1
sudo modprobe snd-aloop
I've got my vsts installed inside psycles vst directory instead of the Steinberg one defaulted by the yabridge instructions.
wget 'https://github.com/robbert-vdh/yabridge/releases/download/5.1.0/yabridge-5.1.0.tar.gz'
tar -xzvf yabridge-5.1.0.tar.gz && rm yabridge-5.1.0.tar.gz
sudo mv ~/Downloads/yabridge ~/.local/share/
echo 'export PATH="$PATH:$HOME/.local/share/yabridge"' >> ~/.bashrc
yabridgectl add "$HOME/.wine/drive_c/Program Files (x86)/Psycle/VstPlugins/"
yabridgectl sync
shotwell, imagemagick, feh. those are other image viewers.
Xview comes with linux mint and is nice and basic.
Thunar can preview some images.
wget https://github.com/jballard1991/software/blob/master/AppleUSBVideoSupport
sudo apt install isight-firmware-toolsfirst time you run it you must point it to the location of the driver. In my case I deleted the mac partition and im 100% linux so I need to point it to the one dl'd from github
save you some annoying googling
heres the releases page for the binaries for piggytracker
lgpt releases - djdiskmachine git page
I made a shortcut for the ios shortcuts app that grabs the rss feed from my blog and reads back the last 10 posts in a deep "grandma voice".
here is the link
I set it to overwrite but thats just my preference.
other voice i like is rocko
you can download better voices under
settings > accessibility > voiceover > speech > voice
The uk the jamie voice is ok
a feature that was in linux mint that I loved was being able to snap to the edges of the screen and utomatically and automatically resizing the window.
This features made me re-consider tiling window managers. all the juice without the squeeze.
omgubuntu article about it.apparently windows had that feature for a while and ive been living under a rock.
reminds me of the Primagean talking about superior window management
I Heard this gimp installation comes with a bunch of things to make it more usable for people who are used to photoshop.
Gimp comes with alot of stuff and by default it feels a bit off, like things just arent sitting right. Thats where photo gimp comes in.
I'll probably stick with photopea, gimp takes forever to open, same with krita. I will probably install it just for the sake of it and end up deleting it later.
parelell downloading for faster downloads, more detailed outputs
sudo apt install nala
pick the fastest mirrors
sudo nala fetch<a href="https://www.linuxlinks.com/rembg-background-segmentation-tool-machine-learning/">rembg</a>
<p>very handy!</p>
<a href="https://www.linuxlinks.com/imgp-multi-core-batch-image-file-resize-and-rotate/">imgp for batch resizing photos</a>
it's Control + Alt + Shift and clicking on the numbers with the mouse.
I tried using the number keys but I think there is a conflicting keybind somewhere.
unfortunately have to use the mouse :(
my fav is cupertino
cupertinomy other top picks are
sudo apt install plankvim ~/.icewm/startupplank &Ctrl + click on plank to edit settings
to add apps: ctrl + space to run launcher, then r click on plank to keep in dock.
to disable conky change line 72 to false
vim ~/.desktop-session.confLOAD_CONKY="false"
controll center > system > icewmcontrollcentre
enable autohide toolbar
enable collapsable toolbar button
under look and feel you can add this wallpaper
my darkened wallpaper
sudo mv ~/Downloads/wallpaper-mac-darkness-3.jpg /usr/share/wallpapers/
# keypress //
bindsym grave exec xdotool click 1
clone tpm
git clone https://github.com/tmux-plugins/tpm ~/.tmux/plugins/tpm
this one-liner creates the directories, the tmux.conf and echos the contents into the file. Once youve run that, open tmux and press Ctrl + B + I to install tpm into tmux. you should now see the catpuccin theme be applied (no more ugly green status bar) and you can use Ctrl + B + vim motions to move between panes.
quick tmux refresher
mkdir -p ~/.config/tmux
cat << EOF > ~/.config/tmux/tmux.conf
set-option -sa terminal-overrides ",xterm*:Tc"
set -g mouse on
#unbind C-b
#set -g prefix C-Space
#bind C-Space send-prefix
# Vim style pane selection
bind h select-pane -L
bind j select-pane -D
bind k select-pane -U
bind l select-pane -R
# Start windows and panes at 1, not 0
set -g base-index 1
set -g pane-base-index 1
set-window-option -g pane-base-index 1
set-option -g renumber-windows on
# Use Alt-arrow keys without prefix key to switch panes
bind -n M-Left select-pane -L
bind -n M-Right select-pane -R
bind -n M-Up select-pane -U
bind -n M-Down select-pane -D
# Shift arrow to switch windows
bind -n S-Left previous-window
bind -n S-Right next-window
# Shift Alt vim keys to switch windows
bind -n M-H previous-window
bind -n M-L next-window
set -g @catppuccin_flavour 'mocha'
set -g @plugin 'tmux-plugins/tpm'
set -g @plugin 'tmux-plugins/tmux-sensible'
set -g @plugin 'christoomey/vim-tmux-navigator'
set -g @plugin 'dreamsofcode-io/catppuccin-tmux'
set -g @plugin 'tmux-plugins/tmux-yank'
run '~/.tmux/plugins/tpm/tpm'
# set vi-mode
set-window-option -g mode-keys vi
# keybindings
bind-key -T copy-mode-vi v send-keys -X begin-selection
bind-key -T copy-mode-vi C-v send-keys -X rectangle-toggle
bind-key -T copy-mode-vi y send-keys -X copy-selection-and-cancel
bind '"' split-window -v -c "#{pane_current_path}"
bind % split-window -h -c "#{pane_current_path}"
EOF
how to set window rules so
firefox browser opens and jumps to workspace 2
thunar file manager opens and jump to workspace 3
sudo apt install devilspie2
vim ~/.config/devilspie2/window_rules.lua
if (string.match(get_application_name(), "Firefox")) then
set_window_workspace(2)
change_workspace(2)
end
if (string.match(get_application_name(), "Thunar")) then
set_window_workspace(3)
change_workspace(3)
end
if (string.match(get_application_name(), "mpv")) then
undecorate_window();
end
if (get_window_name() == "xfce4-terminal") then
set_window_geometry(319, 228, 1024, 626);
end
controll centre > session > user desktop session > startup
#start devilspie2
devilspie2 -d &
on antix w icewm
in i3 you use dmenu to run lxappearance but there is no dark theme so run
sudo pacman-S arc-dark-theme
then choose arc dark
weird that wifi connects fine but you need ethernet to get wifi drivers set up.
the fix:
sudo pacman -S broadcom-wl
then reboot
“oh nvm actually there is”
it’s in the installer under backend
you hold ctrl you can highlight multiple during the installer!!!
xbacklight -set 5
“the brightness is brutal by default”
this time i’m trying
on startup in i3:
vim ~/.config/i3/config
exec --no-startup-id xbacklight -set 5
xorg-xbacklight or brightnessctl don't work for this imac. on the laptop that was my goto fix before.
on the 2008 imac you gotta use sysfs interface
ls ~/sys/class/backlight/
in my case it was radeon_bl0
sudo vim ~/sys/class/backlight/brightness
it says 255 jeez. im going to lower it to 70
chmod and chown the brightness file so you don't need sudo to edit the file then:
# Increase brightness
bindsym XF86MonBrightnessUp exec --no-startup-id sh -c 'echo $(($(cat /sys/class/backlight/radeon_bl0/brightness) + 10)) > /sys/class/backlight/radeon_bl0/brightness'
# Decrease brightness
bindsym XF86MonBrightnessDown exec --no-startup-id sh -c 'echo $(($(cat /sys/class/backlight/radeon_bl0/brightness) - 10)) > /sys/class/backlight/radeon_bl0/brightness'
disable spotlight indexing
sudo mdutil -i off /
delete existing index
sudo mdutil -E /
re-enable indexing
sudo mdutil -i on /
temporary disable spotlight
sudo launchctl unload -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.metadata.mds.plist
re-enable spotlight
sudo launchctl load -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.metadata.mds.plist
whats photoanalysisd ? It scans your photos. creepy and resource intensive, no thanks.
prevent photoanalysisd from running
launchctl unload -w /System/Library/LaunchAgents/com.apple.photoanalysisd.plist
to re-enable it
launchctl load -w /System/Library/LaunchAgents/com.apple.photoanalysisd.plist
my laptops been running hot
could be that sketchy non https puppy linux iso that did nothing when run. ready to burn my computer and start anew.
before I do i want to take stock of some of my favorite ios apps
was thinking about labeling them with green tape and dental floss but thought how gross it would be to have the adhesive rub off.
was thinking packing tape and nfc tags. looking for envelopes only had one / too bulky. would probably get thrown out by mistake.
keeping it simple
if i flash il try ventoy next time
looking to try a new one in virtual box
- regolith
- mx linux
- lubuntu
- peppermint
- antix
- ubuntu mate
- arch with i3
- manjaro community with i3
- void
- artix
a possible fix linux mint forum discussion
for now i3 and tilde keybind to click is ok
havent figured out how to click and drag though :/
- use the :only command for 1 pane
- :vsplit for vertical
- :split for horizontal
I installed a dracula theme from github it wasn't necessary.
in the terminal you just need to type rofi-theme-selector
- enter to preview
- alt a to apply
I like "android notification by rasi"
to left click you lightly double tap quickly with one finger, Its weird one day i woke up and i thought my trackpad was broken but I think i just forgot how to use it. its weird. I think I was using somebody elses mbp for a week that had a really clicky trackpad. when I came back I thought It was broken because it wasn't clicking. anyway here's the work around.
sudo apt install xdotool
# keypress //
bindsym shift+grave exec xdotool click 1
you add this to your .bashrc and then source .bashrc
vicd()
{
local dst="$(command vifm --choose-dir - "$@")"
if [ -z "$dst" ]; then
echo 'Directory picking cancelled/failed'
return 1
fi
cd "$dst"
}
THE TRICK is you need to use vicd to open vifm!! NOT VIFM. i was banging my head against a wall wondering why this wasn't working for me till i realized this
rm -rf ~/.config/vifm/colors
git clone https://github.com/vifm/vifm-colors ~/.config/vifm/colors
Load with :colorscheme theme-name in vifm, or write colorscheme theme-name in vifm's configuration file ~/.config/vifm/vifmrc.
vim ~/.config/vifm/vifmrc
# set colorscheme //
colorscheme nord
for images in vifm ** not working come back and fix this --
" Open images with sxiv
command open_with_sxiv sxiv %c
# NO NAGBAR LOGOUT
bindsym $mod+Shift+q exec --no-startup-id i3-msg exit
you could also just type pkill i3 in terminal
sudo apt-get install unclutter#add to /.config/i3/config exec --no-startup-id unclutter -idle 2
alias yta='downloader-goes-here "$(xclip -o)" -x --audio-format mp3 -o "$HOME/Music/%(title)s.%(ext)s"'sudo apt install ffmpeg
sudo apt update
sudo apt install tlp tlp-rdw
#
sudo apt install laptop-mode-tools
Scene: Forest and Bubba are sitting on the bench, chatting. Forest looks at Bubba as he begins to list off types of cyber attacks.
Bubba:
(earnestly) You know, Forest, there's all kinds of cyber attacks. I reckon if you can think it, someone's hacked it. I could talk about cyber attacks all day long.
Forest:
(taken aback) Oh really, Bubba? Like what?
Bubba:
Well, you got your phishing attacks. They send you an email lookin' like it's from someone you know, but it's really just a hacker tryin' to steal your information.
Forest:
That's bad, Bubba.
Bubba:
Then there's spear-phishing. That's like phishing, but it's aimed at a specific person. Like when that guy Carl always tried to steal our lunch money in school.
Forest:
I remember Carl.
Bubba:
(continues, more excitedly) And then you got your whaling attacks. Those target the big fish, like CEOs and high-level executives. Imagine a hacker trying to get Mama's secret pie recipe.
Forest:
(enthusiastically) Mama's pie is the best!
Bubba:
(serious) And there's malware. That's like the bad stuff people sneak onto your computer. You got your ransomware, which locks your computer up tighter than Fort Knox until you pay up.
Forest:
(leaning in) How much they usually ask for, Bubba?
Bubba:
Could be a few hundred, could be a few thousand. Then there's spyware, which just watches everything you do, like that creepy guy in the corner.
Forest:
That's real creepy, Bubba.
Bubba:
(continuing) And don't forget about Trojans. They look all friendly and helpful, but once they're in, they open the gates for all the bad guys. Just like that wooden horse in Troy.
Forest:
(laughs) Like a wooden horse!
Bubba:
Yup. And then you got C2 attacks. That's Command and Control, where the hacker takes over your computer and makes it do whatever they want, like a puppet.
Forest:
Puppets are fun, but not like that, Bubba.
Bubba:
Exactly, Forest. Then there's "living off the land" attacks. Those use the tools already on your system against you. Like using your own knife to cut your own pie.
Forest:
(mind blown) That ain't right!
Bubba:
And don't forget about DDoS attacks. That's Distributed Denial of Service. They flood a website with so much traffic it crashes, like a stampede in a shopping mall.
Forest:
(seriously) We gotta protect the malls, Bubba.
Bubba:
(grinning) And then you got zero-day exploits. Those are vulnerabilities that nobody knows about yet, not even the folks who made the software. It's like findin' a secret door in your own house.
Forest:
(secretive) Secret doors are cool.
Bubba:
And there's SQL injection, where they sneak bad code into your database queries. It's like addin' hot sauce to your ice cream when you ain't lookin'.
Forest:
(shocked) Who would do such a thing?
Bubba:
And then there's brute force attacks. They just keep tryin' passwords till they get in, like a stubborn mule tryin' to kick down a barn door.
Forest:
Mules are real stubborn, Bubba.
Bubba:
(nodding) Sure are, Forest. And there’s cross-site scripting. They sneak malicious code into your web pages, like hidin' a snake in your mailbox.
Forest:
(scared) Snakes are scary, Bubba.
Bubba:
(smiling) And finally, there's MITM. Man-in-the-Middle attacks. They get between you and the person you're talkin' to, like that nosy neighbor always eavesdroppin' on your conversations.
Forest:
(nodding) That neighbor sure is nosy.
Bubba:
(sighs) Yeah, Forest, cyber attacks are everywhere. But just like shrimp, if you know how to handle 'em, you can keep 'em from spoilin' your day.
Forest:
(sincerely) Bubba, you're a genius.
Bubba:
(grinning) Just a guy who knows his cyber attacks, Forest. Just a guy who knows.
Fade out as the two friends sit on the bench, contemplating the complexities of the digital age.
you need vim-gtk3 package to add clipboard functionality
regular vim doesnt come with it
in your vim rc you add:
set clipboard=unnamedplus
# Newsboat configuration
##########################
# when you first set up newsboat
# from home, cd into .newsboat
# vim urls and add at least one rss feed
# use this command to batch import multiple rss feeds
###########################
#newsboat -i file.opml
# in the .newsboat directory create this config file
###########################
# Set Firefox as the default browser
browser "firefox %u"
# Configure the 'y' key macro to open links in mpv
macro y set browser "mpv %u" ; open-in-browser ; set browser "firefox %u"
# Additional configuration options can be added below if needed
# Example Newsboat configuration for Vim-like keybindings
bind-key j down
bind-key k up
bind-key h prev
bind-key l next
bind-key gg home
bind-key G end
bind-key r reload
bind-key q quit
1. kdenlive
2. shotcut
kino is for ripping DV
open shot meh
pitivi meh
I was having trouble with things crashing when playing mp4s with celluloid so im exporting as webm instead. Brodie suggested olive its not bad.
simple screen recorder sucks, it makes my computer crash and the video it would take would drop tons of frames and be full of blocky errors.
- the way to go is an application called kazam
xmodmap is fine but you get this terminal error each time it loads it in the bashrc setxkb is better
vim ~/.setxkbmap_caps_escape.sh
#
#!/bin/bash
setxkbmap -option caps:escape
#
chmod +x ~/.setxkbmap_caps_escape.sh
#
# in i3 config put...
exec --no-startup-id ~/.setxkbmap_caps_escape.sh
# make sure change home/mint to your user name
# mod shift r to reset i3 config
# or for xfce "Menu" and go to "Preferences" > "Startup Applications." and put
setxkbmap -option caps:escape
## to start
pactl load-module module-loopback latency_msec=1
## to stop
pactl unload-module module-loopback latency_msec=1
a script to use ffmpeg to record a screencast that uses dmenu to choose audio inputs
ffmpeg -f x11grab -r 24 -s $(xdpyinfo | grep 'dimensions:' | awk '{print $2}') -i :0.0 -f pulse -i $(pactl list short sources | awk '{print $2}' | dmenu -i -p "Select audio input:") -probesize 10M -analyzeduration 10M -acodec pcm_s16le -vcodec libx264 -preset fast -crf 25 -threads 4 output.mkv
without the logo. easier on the eyes for when I dont feel like resorting to i3
another wallpaper alternative
go to window manager tweaks , and under accessibility switch it from alt to none.
by default it moves the window around, its maddening that its not under keyboard to fix.
heres a link to my reaper configs
note - you must be logged into to your fl studio account to access the link in the php forum. Im just posting this as a bookmark incase I need to install FL on wine again. FL 10 works with q4wine 32 bit plugins seem fine anything else doesnt show the gui properly.
im using Q4wine to install wine apps playfor linux the sandbox was annoying, used winetricks to run the regedit for verifying fl studio registration its been a struggle for me to get the vsts to load arg
i tried the sourceforge ones and most didn't work uh oh