See all of the initialization scripts loaded
When you are crafting custom .vimrc files this is very helpful to see what initialization scripts have been loaded and in what order
:scriptnamesHow to properly join threaded metal plumbing fittings
For a while I struggled with ensuring that a joint between two metal plumbing fittings did not leak. On my most recent project that required multiple threaded fittings I took some time, did my research, and finally sorted out the details.
There are four things to do that will ensure a water tight joint:
- Join like metals together: Use the same, or similar, metal types for both male and female fittings. If you have copper pipe, use a copper or
How to calibrate a Whirlpool WTW4816FW3, or similar, washing machine
There are many similar models of both Whirlpool, Amana, and Maytag washers to which this process applies. One of the first things to do with these machines if they are acting a bit wonky is to re-calibrate them.
The process is a bit esoteric and after finding a video of it online I wanted to write it down for future reference. In the following directions when it says “turn it R”, it means to turn the center control knob one → Continue reading “How to calibrate a Whirlpool WTW4816FW3, or similar, washing machine”
Convert Windows .bkf File to tar File
If you have a Windows .bkf file and want to “unpack” in on a Linux box, you can use mtftar to convert an MTF stream to a TAR stream.
This was a great find when a friend lost some data and all they had was an old .bkf file.→ Continue reading “Convert Windows .bkf File to tar File”
Mount External, Encrypted, LMV drives
First decrypt the drive. When I plugged it in GNOME displayed a dialog and asked for the key. I’m guessing that cryptsetup luksOpen /dev/device device_crypt would work as well.
Run lvdisplay to get the LV Path for the logical volume that you want to mount.
Then, activate the volumes , there is a way to activate a specific one volume, but the following activates them all.
vgchange -ayThen mount it
mount <lv-path/mntPDF Commands Cheat Sheet
Following are a number of common PDF processing commands on a Linux box
Convert a series of images to a PDF
convert image-1 image-2 ... images.pdfconvert-im6.q16: attempt to perform an operation not allowed by the security policy `PDF’ @ error/constitute.c/IsCoderAuthorized/426.
ImageMagick, specifically version 6 (im6), is preventing the conversion of PDF files due to a security policy. To address this
- As
root, edit/etc/ImageMagick-6/policy.xml - Search for the line
<policy domain="coder" rights="none" pattern="PDF" / - Update
rights="none"torights="read|write" - Save
DID Motorcycle Chain Rivet Flare Specifications
I have decided to exclusively use DID chains where they make an applicable part. I have found that they last the longest and are not too much more expensive than competing products. I have also exclusively been using rivet master links as they are much more reliable than the clip types and the tools to properly rivet them are trivial to acquire.
Each time I replace a chain I have to go searching for the rivet flare dimensions, so I → Continue reading “DID Motorcycle Chain Rivet Flare Specifications”
Prepping a Motorcycle for Long-Term Storage
The best thing for a motorcycle is to ride it regularly. However, if you are not going to ride your motorcycle for two years or more the best thing for it is to mothball it properly so that it will not suffer long-term damage in storage.
Wash, polish, and wax
Give the motorcycle a really good bath. First rinse it and then wash all of the painted surfaces with soap and water. Then rinse and go back and use mineral → Continue reading “Prepping a Motorcycle for Long-Term Storage”
Thanksgiving Roast Turkey
Ingredients
- 12 – 20 pound turkey
- 1 large yellow onion, quartered
- 1 orange, quartered
- 1 apple, quartered. It doesn’t matter what kind as it is going to cook inside the turkey and you will not eat it
- 3/4 oz fresh rosemary
- 3/4 oz fresh sage
- 3/4 oz fresh thyme
Herb Butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
- 6 – 8 cloves of garlic, minced
- herbs
Directions
- If the turkey is frozen, thaw it
How to quit Amazon
I have considered quitting Amazon over the past few years, however Jeff Bezos recently kowtowing to Trump was the last straw.
Will it end up costing me more money to purchase some items and will it take longer for me to get them? For sure, but I am willing to live with that.
The first thing that I wanted to do was to get my purchase history. Often time, I will search through it to remember something that I bought → Continue reading “How to quit Amazon”