August 5th, 2024 7:19 PM Mr. Q Categories: Docker
This guide will provide you with the steps needed to install and run Docker on your system without needing sudo access. We’ll cover installing Docker in user mode, as well as some important security considerations. Table of Contents: Section 1: Introduction Docker is a popular containerization platform that enables developers […] Read more »
July 27th, 2024 11:51 AM Mr. Q Categories: 2004 Mercedes SL500, PSE
The PSE (Pneumatic System Equipment) pump in a Mercedes SL500 (R230) is responsible for several functions related to the vehicle’s pneumatic systems. Here are the devices and systems that typically use the PSE pump: Devices and Systems Using the PSE Pump in a Mercedes SL500 (R230): Troubleshooting Tips for Each […] Read more »
July 27th, 2024 11:09 AM Mr. Q Categories: 2004 Mercedes SL500, Brakes
Troubleshooting the PSE (Pneumatic System Equipment) pump in your Mercedes SL500 involves several steps to diagnose and identify the specific problem. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you through the process: Tools and Materials Needed Steps to Troubleshoot the PSE Pump Additional Tips Safety Warning The SBC system is critical […] Read more »
July 27th, 2024 10:57 AM Mr. Q Categories: 2004 Mercedes SL500, Battery
For a Mercedes SL500 (R230) with an AMG battery setup, the average parasitic draw when the vehicle is not running should be relatively low. Typically, for most modern vehicles, the acceptable range for parasitic draw is between 20 to 50 milliamps (mA). However, specific values can vary slightly based on […] Read more »
July 24th, 2024 1:28 PM Mr. Q Categories: Synology
I’ve been locking down the firewall on my Synology NAS to only allow certain ports from specific IP subnets. After enable the firewal, ping stopped working from external command prompt. I still wanted to be able to ping the Synology from anywhere. I couldn’t work out how to configure the […] Read more »
July 11th, 2024 5:57 PM Mr. Q Categories: Synology
Launch Package Center and open Plex Media Server Stop the Plex Media Server Upload the latest (not Bata) version and follow the instructions. Once installed, launch the Control Panel Open Shared Folder Edit the shared folder containing your Media Click Permissions tab Change to System internal user and give PlexMedaServer […] Read more »
July 11th, 2024 5:47 PM Mr. Q Categories: Synology
To backup my Synology NAS, copy \volume1\PlexMediaServer\AppData to a new location Now that I know what to backup, I can use any tool to automate this. Read more »
July 9th, 2024 6:36 PM Mr. Q Categories: Other
In this article, we will explore how to control your streaming experience with Alexa and Plex. We will discuss the different ways to control Plex using Alexa, including setting default servers, players, and adjusting player settings. Additionally, we will cover various commands for controlling specific content on Plex, such as […] Read more »
January 20th, 2024 7:28 PM Mr. Q Categories: Linux
Rotating log files is a common task, and Linux systems often use log rotation tools such as logrotate for this purpose. Here’s a simple example: 1) Create a Configuration File for Logrotate: Create a configuration file, for example, /etc/logrotate.d/myapp Replace /path/to/your/log/file.log with the path to your log file. 2) Run […] Read more »
January 20th, 2024 7:01 PM Mr. Q Categories: Rasberry PI
To set the time format on the Raspberry Pi desktop, you can use the raspi-config tool or manually configure the time settings. Here are instructions for both methods: Using raspi-config: 1) Open a terminal on your Raspberry Pi. 2) Run the following command to open the raspi-config tool: 3) Navigate […] Read more »