In the previous post we saw how to make our system resilient “on site” using RAID and snapshot. But if the PC explodes or the server is stolen, local snapshots are useless. Today we make the leap in quality: Read more
If you run a Linux server or workstation, the file system is not just a place where “park” file, but your first line of defense against data corruption. Today we talk about Btrfs, un file system copy-on-write (CoW) Read more
Anyone who runs a DIY server or home NAS has found themselves in that panic situation at least once “from missing label”, staring four identical drives into the case and praying you don't take out the wrong one during a migration or Read more
My trusty companion on a thousand digital adventures, a Huawei P30 Pro purchased seven years ago now, has officially reached the end of the line. The drums are struggling, the software hasn't received updates in forever and, although the camera still does the Read more
Making a backup is essential, but knowing how to restore in case of disaster is what saves your evening (or live). The process is the exact opposite of backup: we take the archive from our PC and “let's inject” Read more
In the previous post we saw how the Dwarf MOD is much more than a simple multi-effect: is a real Linux audio server. HE, come me, you've spent hours poking around in your browser to create the perfect signal chain, the last one Read more
I am chronically forgetful, stratospheric, abysmal. I don't remember anything and above all I don't remember what I should at the moment I need it. Fortunately, the history command comes to my aid, which in reality is not really a Read more
Anyone who follows these pages knows that I have a weakness for solutions that combine IT tinkering with music production. I recently got my hands on a used Dwarf MOD, and after the first test sessions with mine Read more
The web is full of bad discussions, but some are illuminated by a blinding ray of truth. Recently, commenting on the eternal debate between GIMP and Photoshop, the focal point of the issue emerged: the problem is the users who search Read more
Today we talk about an aspect that is deeply felt by all musicians, especially non-professionals. We have always looked for the perfect compromise between quality and cost, with very variable results depending on what we obtain at the level Read more