Category Archives: Computers and Hardware

Manjaro – Rebuild Chrome browser

March 2, 2025

Since Chrome won’t update properly in Manjaro, you need to rebuild it when there is a new version.  Thankfully, using yay makes this super easy. yay -Sy google-chrome

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Manjaro Linux Fails To Add Printer

February 16, 2025

If your printer fails to load in Manjaro Linux, use the old CUPS interface: http://localhost:631/admin The username and password will be the same as the admin on the computer.

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Encrypt your zip file in macOS

September 4, 2024

First make your compressed zip file as per usual.  Then use this command in Terminal: zip -e nameOfNewSafeFile.zip nameOfOldFile.zip Terminal will ask for a password – this is the password you want to use on the new file, not your … Continue reading →

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macOS Stickies not staying in place?

February 20, 2024

If your Stickies windows aren’t “sticking” in place on your external monitor, here’s the fix: Remove ~/Library/Saved Application States/com.apple.Stickies.savedState Close Stickies and reopen Enjoy! Thanks go to Sera H for this fix from StackExchange!

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Handy macOS keyboard shortcuts

April 13, 2023

Every now and then I forget these two helpful macOS shortcuts – maybe others do too, so I’ve decided to share! Immediate logoutCommand + Option + Shift + Q Show/hide hidden filesCommand + Shift + .

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