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Nixbook Security Tip: Disable root Login

Warning Before starting ensure you have a non-root user with “wheel” permission Run this as your user. If this fails check that your user has “wheel” permissions. Do not run as root or you might have to reinstall the OS. sudo nano /etc/passwd change this…

EVs for $20,000 and Under

Based on Ramez Naam's analysis, I've been advising friends and family for years to wait to buy an EV until about 2023-2024. The auto market was a bit inflated in 2023 due to the parts and car shortages, so I opted to wait. Now it's…

Water

Roof Catchment = 20’×32’ Annual Precip = 32”+ Annual Water = 1,706 ft3 or 12,761 gal Daily Water = 35 gal, 40 gal would be better 40 gpd 2 cubic metres of volume per person for zero discharge from toilet. Don’t irrigate veggies with grey…

Compost for Food and Heat

Basic Concept At the end of Oct to beginning of Nov build a compost pile in the range of 3-4 tons, 300-400 ft3, from recently harvested corn stalk, sorghum stalks, legume stalk, grass clippings, wood chips, etc. If some of this needs to be stored…