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Dirty NTFS Recovery: Back Up First, ntfsfix Later

Sep 12, 2026 · linux, filesystems, data recovery

A dirty NTFS volume refused read-write mount on Linux. Read-only verify, quiet cp backup, then clear the dirty bit.

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Fixing Laggy YouTube on a Hybrid-GPU Laptop

Aug 31, 2026 · linux, Hyprland, browsers, VA-API

The browser was software-decoding AND software-compositing through the wrong GPU. Route video decode to the Intel iGPU that drives the display.

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Skipping the LUKS Password Prompt with a Keyfile

Aug 28, 2026 · disk encryption, Arch, Limine

Make a Limine UKI boot unlock the LUKS root volume automatically with an initramfs-embedded keyfile — including the attempt that failed and why.

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