Can you install Debian direct from your main SSD?

Yes, it is possible. You can use the Windows Partition Manager to shrink the Windows partition to create at least 40GB for your Debian partition, which you can leave unformatted. Also create two 2GB FAT32 partitions. Then download the Debian non-free installation CD and mount it using windows explorer. Show hidden files, then copy all… Continue reading Can you install Debian direct from your main SSD?

Cloning a CentOS 7 Disk to Reduce it’s size

Assuming you are cloning from /dev/sda to a smaller size disk, /dev/sdb: First clone /dev/sda to /dev/sdb using weresync. Then make /dev/sdb bootable using the following commands: mount /dev/sdb1 /mnt/sysimagemount –bind /sys /mnt/sysimage/sysmount –bind /dev /mnt/sysimage/devmount –bind /proc /mnt/sysimage/procmount –bind /run /mnt/sysimage/runsystemctl start multipathd.servicechroot /mnt/sysimagecp -p /boot/initramfs-$(uname -r).img /boot/initramfs-$(uname -r).img.bakdracut -fgrub2-mkconfig -o /boot/grub2/grub.cfggrub2-install /dev/sdbsyncumount /mnt/sysimage/runumount… Continue reading Cloning a CentOS 7 Disk to Reduce it’s size

Windows 10 Power Options

Make sure Hibernate is enabled, if it isn’t then enable it using the following command: powercfg /hibernate on In the control panel -> power options, the low battery level should be set to 34% or above to sleep and critical to 28% or above to hibernate. This will prolong battery life by keeping the Lithium… Continue reading Windows 10 Power Options

Fixing BMW Airbag Light Issues

INPA may be used to obtain the fault codes to find out if a component needs replacing. Hint for solving issue: Become an NCSExpert expert!

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BMW K+DCAN USB Cable Basics

Keep it plugged into your laptop when setting up (no need to plug it into the car until all setup) Use the same USB serial port each time and record which one you used (e.g. right side of laptop) In Device Manager, scroll down to the ports section and locate USB serial port, then right… Continue reading BMW K+DCAN USB Cable Basics

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BMW Fault ID Code

With, the car on and the engine off (press Start/Stop once without holding it in), go into the check menu using the stalk and arrows, then if it shows an error icon, hold down the stalk button, then after a few seconds the ID code should appear. Use DuckDuckGo to find the message for the… Continue reading BMW Fault ID Code

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