Category Archives: Lair Improvement

Fixing Hotplug for the ATI Remote Wonder II on X11

EDIT: It turns out hotplug wasn’t the problem. Something else is resetting the X11 keymap without it involving the device getting reset… I’m done with this nonsense. I’ll temporarily set a user cronjob to force it back to what it’s … Continue reading

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Noise-Reduction Tips For People Who Have Trouble Ignoring Ambient Sounds

If you have sensory processing issues, it can be difficult to get people to understand how much ambient noise weighs on your attention and stresses you out… since I’ve put a lot of work into making my environment quieter and … Continue reading

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The State of Digital Distribution on Linux

Note: This is cross-posted from the blog in my Desura account to ensure my backup system catches it. After one of my previous posts, showing off my obsession with flowcharts and how much I overthink buying new games, it occurred … Continue reading

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Lair Improvement – Desk Baskets

Have you ever wished you had a nice little basket hanging off your desk to store things like pens, notepads, vitamin D tablets, and so on without cluttering up the desk itself? If so, read on. My desk is made … Continue reading

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Lair Improvement – Cable Management on a Budget

Today’s tip is budget cable management and I can think of three main techniques I use: First, the simple and expedient method of using wood staples or hammer-in cable clips to fasten cables to wood surfaces. (The latter can often … Continue reading

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Lair Improvement – Remote-Controlling Touch Lamps

At some point or other, many people have no-doubt wanted a way to control their touch lamp from a distance. In my case, it was because there was a lot of stuff in the way. What many people apparently don’t … Continue reading

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Quick “Do Not Disturb” Sign

It’s a fairly safe bet that, at some point or other, everybody has wanted a “Do Not Disturb” sign for their room. Unfortunately, the kind you hang on your door handle tend to be difficult to make and don’t always … Continue reading

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