In Windows 11 24H2 (64 bit), Windows Firewall is configured to block arbitrary Outbound Connections. That said, any program who wants to access the Internet must be specifically added to the Firewall’s Outbound rules. In WSL v2.5.10.0, with mirrored networking mode, execute command wget https://www.google.com. Receive: Resolving www.google.com (www.google.com)... failed: […]
Monthly Archives: August 2025
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When I run “time xxx” on a Linux box, where xxx is a single threaded application, I may get output like this: real 12m45.376s user 0m9.085s sys 0m49.029s Where did the almost 12 minutes go? The computer where this comes from has plenty of CPU: At all times when the […]
I can save a screenshot like this: import -window root test.png And I can display that image as the image for i3lock (as per the manpage): bindsym $mod+u exec convert ~/test.png RGB:- | i3lock --raw 1920x1080:rgb --image /dev/stdin This looks as expected. However, when I try to combine the two […]
I use the default Windows 10 app for viewing photos, but the new one with the W11 desing runs so bad taking CPU even when doing nothing and takes so much to load. So I installed a version from 2020 with whe classic Windows 10 UWP ui, and it runs […]
I want to improve my running gear and have heard a lot about nike running shoes. I’m a frequent runner, typically doing 5K to 10K runs, and I’m preparing to prepare for a half marathon. I’ve read varied reviews online—some swear by Nike shoes’ comfort and performance, particularly models like […]
I wanted to hear from folks who have used Skechers slides for men because I’m preparing to purchase a new pair. I’m mostly searching for something cosy to wear every day, particularly for informal get-togethers and around the house. Are they as gentle and encouraging as they seem? How do […]
PS C:> op.exe item create –category=`”Test`” –vault=`”Tester`” –title=`”$Title`” `”Sharepoint link[URL]=$SharepointLink`” `”Username[Text]=$Username`” `”Password[Password]=BigBadPassword1`” Creates the item fine, but the Sharepoint link field is missing. I have tried omitting the [text], same thing. Tried changing [URL] to [Text], same thing. Tried using `”Sharepoint link=$SharepointLink`” `”Sharepoint link.fieldType=text`” also, but it just creates the […]
I have HP 250 G8 laptop. Out of warranty. Battery is about 13 months old. Its battery charging indicator LED is supposed to turn white when battery is 100% charged. But I am noticing an issue that when laptop is off and charging, it never turns White. Battery charging remains […]