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Ubuntu 25.10 Handles Multiple WiFi and Ethernet Connections Really Well (seemingly…)
In seeming opposite to the pain of trying to set up remote visual management, Ubuntu seems to handle dual WiFi and dual ethernet connections surprisingly well right out of the box. With a dual 2.5 gig N100 Mini PC, I have it set up so each pair has an input and share. Normally the PC…
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Ubuntu 25.10 SSH doesn’t enable easily
While this seems like a bug, I’m not sure if it is or not. Installing a fresh 25.10 the SSH option in System doesn’t turn on SSH right out of the box. Might be worth adding to an ansible playbook or other initial set up script. Link to Jeff Geerling’s post below but it’s really…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Remote Desktop with Fixed Password and Full Screen Window (VNC alternative)
Stop: This doesn’t work. Unfortunately on further testing, the keyring doesn’t unlock without interacting via monitor/keyboard. This feels unnecessarily difficult. While ideally you interact most servers via CLI the reality is there will be some visual interaction needed for some systms and currently Ubuntu 25.10 does not seem to have easy headless management with x11…
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Hide the TimeMachine SMB to avoid more permissions issues
Pointing out a key element in the SMB code posted before. For the valid users, be sure to: So far the setup is working (along with so many other services from the same N150 powered Ubuntu) really well and well worth the 2-3 hours of setup and refining times. Updated and Retried with Ubuntu 25.04…
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RPi 4, Lineage OS, and Victron Connect for Remote Control
Recently had a problem with a Victron Controller and voltage spikes and it would have been really helpful to either alter the voltage settings or just disable the charge controller remotely for a temporary fix. Now, Home Assistant works as a monitor perfectly but, so far as I know, you can’t alter values via HA.…
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Kasa/Tapo Issues with Home Assistant (and in general)
Kasa and/or Tapo are not showing devices in Home Assistant and sometimes they aren’t staying connected to the iOS apps. So far Kasa devices have stayed out of the way and occasionally being able to start the switches remotely is helpful. With Home Assistant I’ve started to set timing to the switches for waking up…