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September 26th, 2024 10:16 AM Mr. Q Categories: Exercise

If you’re like me, I can’t remember enough exercises, and I don’t like doing the same thing over and over. That’s why having a variety of warm-ups, stretches, and exercises is essential to keep your workouts fresh, engaging, and effective. To get the most out of your fitness plan and […] Read more »

September 21st, 2024 10:06 PM Mr. Q Categories: Beauty

If you’re looking for a natural, cost-effective way to style and shape your beard, making your own beard pomade is a great option. This homemade pomade not only offers a strong hold but also provides nourishment and moisture to your beard. Best of all, you can customize it with your […] Read more »

September 21st, 2024 2:58 PM Mr. Q Categories: Synology

I need to be able to connect to the WAN (internet) over a VPN. I use Express VPN for my solution. I also need to be able to use my local LAN at the same time. Portainer Container build Express VPN container Sonar to verify Here are the steps on […] Read more »

September 21st, 2024 2:36 PM Mr. Q Categories: Rasberry PI

Ensuring a strong WiFi connection on your Raspberry Pi 5 is essential for a seamless experience, whether you’re streaming, browsing, or running network applications. Using the nmcli command-line tool, part of NetworkManager, you can easily check WiFi signal strength and make informed decisions about your network setup. This guide will […] Read more »

September 21st, 2024 1:07 PM Mr. Q Categories: Rasberry PI

The Raspberry Pi 5 includes an onboard WiFi module, but for better performance, you might prefer to use a USB WiFi adapter. Whether you’re aiming for greater range, enhanced bandwidth, or specific network compatibility, this guide will show you how to disable the onboard WiFi and configure a USB WiFi […] Read more »

September 18th, 2024 8:11 AM Mr. Q Categories: Command

When running long-running scripts or tasks in the background on a Linux or Unix system, it is often useful to direct all the output to a file for logging purposes. This can be helpful for debugging or tracking the progress of the task while allowing the terminal to remain free […] Read more »

September 13th, 2024 5:40 PM Mr. Q Categories: Internet, YouTube

If you’ve ever wanted to download YouTube videos in MP4 format, a powerful and reliable tool to use is yt-dlp. This open-source command-line utility is a fork of the well-known youtube-dl, but with extra features and better performance. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to install and use […] Read more »

September 13th, 2024 3:51 PM Mr. Q Categories: Battery

If you’ve been greeted by a “BRAKE” warning followed by “Reduced Brake Effect” on your dashboard display when starting your car, you’re not alone. This issue often affects older Mercedes-Benz models, particularly those equipped with Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) systems. Here’s a breakdown of why this warning might appear and […] Read more »

September 13th, 2024 2:17 PM Mr. Q Categories: Automotive

If you own an older car, especially one that’s been exposed to harsh climates for many years, you may have noticed that the plastic components of the interior and exterior have become brittle over time. This is a common issue with vehicles that have faced long exposure to UV rays, […] Read more »

September 13th, 2024 2:09 PM Mr. Q Categories: Automotive

Keeping your car’s interior clean can be a hassle, especially when it comes to hard-to-reach places like air vents, cup holders, and between buttons. Dust and dirt tend to accumulate in these spots, and traditional cleaning methods can be ineffective. Luckily, you can create a simple DIY sticky car cleaning […] Read more »