The Comprehensive Guide to Typing Cangjie (倉頡三代) on Linux Using fcitx5 and rime

TL;DR Install the packages pacman -Syu fcitx5-im fcitx5-rime Copy cangjie-system/rime-cangjie-integrated to fcitx5’s location: git clone https://github.com/cangjie-system/rime-cangjie-integrated ~/.local/share/fcitx5/rime/rime-cangjie-integrated cp ~/.local/share/fcitx5/rime/rime-cangjie-integrated/*.yaml ~/.local/share/fcitx5/rime/ Create the following file: touch ~/.local/share/fcitx5/rime/default.custom.yaml Add the following to default.custom.yaml to tell fcitx5 to use cangjie: patch: schema_list: - schema: cangjie Set the following environment variables via /etc/environment: QT_IM_MODULE=fcitx QT_IM_MODULES="wayland;fcitx" XMODIFIERS="@im=fcitx" Log out and then log in Click Deploy in rime Press Ctrl+Space and you should be able to type Cangjie 3rd gen!...

May 20, 2024 · 3 min

Step-by-Step Guide: Installing NixOS on VirtualBox for librephoenix's NixOS Config

Image generated by DALL-E-3 TL;DR Download the Minimal ISO image and follow the Manual Installation to install librephoenix-nixos-config. I can’t stress this enough: DO NOT use any graphical ISO images like GNOME or Plasma Desktop! Use the Minimal ISO image not because we’re trying to be cool but because we want to make it work. Introduction If you think it’s as straightforward as installing Ubuntu, you’re in for a big surprise....

March 10, 2024 · 6 min

kanata: qmk for Your Laptop Keyboard When Your qmk Keyboard is Not Around

TL;DR Use kanata when your qmk keyboard is not around. Introduction I have a qmk keyboard bought from keebio (note: highly recommend!): However, sometimes I’m on the go, and I’m forced to use my laptop keyboard. After being spoiled by qmk’s insane customizability, I couldn’t go back to a regular keyboard. I found kanata and kmonad and they could simulate most of my qmk experience. Why kanata over kmonad? The exact reason Why I built and use kanata....

May 9, 2023 · 2 min

plocate: Not a Drop-in Replacement If You're Using btfrs

TL;DR If you want to use plocate while your filesystem is btrfs, do the following: edit /etc/updatedb.conf: replace PRUNE_BIND_MOUNTS = "yes" with PRUNE_BIND_MOUNTS = "no" save the file update the db with sudo updatedb test again with $ locate home to see any outputs from home directory Introduction plocate is supposed to be a much faster drop-in replacement for mlocate, but I had a lot of troble getting it to work....

May 9, 2023 · 1 min

Todoman+tasks+Nextcloud: Ditch Your Proprietary TODO apps like Todoist

TL;DR Stack: Nextcloud: server tasks: Android client Todoman: cli integration vdirsyncer: “database” Together they can sync across your Linux desktop and Android devices. Introduction Why switched away from Todoist? Proprietary No cli integration Notes The above solution does take some time to set it up. But afterwards, it’s set-and-forget. Also, check out my How to Migrate From OneDrive to Nextcloud to get started on Nextcloud. Tools Nextcloud: server that glues everything together tasks: Android client on the go Todoman: cli integration vdirsyncer: synchronizes TODOs between devices autovdirsyncer: monitors the TODO db and update accordingly and automatically Getting Started Install the packages pacman -Syu todoman vdirsyncer autovdirsyncer Notes The binary for todoman is todo....

May 9, 2023 · 1 min