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I am having a strange issue on Arch Linux for a while. Audio is not working and videos do not want to play unless I execute "systemctl --user restart pipewire wireplumber".

Does anyone know what could be the reason before I get lost in the depths of the Arch Linux forum?

Thanks!

PC Neuinstallation. Wie befürchtet schon am ersten Schritt hängen bleiben: keine #WLAN Verbindung. Nichts hilft. Erstmal Spaziergang machen. Danach wird mir die lange Nase gezeigt, weil es jetzt klappt, wie es soll. #archinstall konfiguriert, bricht die Installation unmittelbar nach dem Start ab. Irgendwelche #python Fehler. Motivation im Keller, Frustpegel am Abheben. Früher hatte ich noch Spass daran, diese Zeiten sind vorbei. Jetzt will ich einfach nur ein funktionierendes System, das nicht ständig meine Aufmerksamkeit erfordert.

Überlege genervt, wieder zu einer #Debian Distribution zu wechseln. #Arch #Archlinux

Have just spent an hour or so installing then testing #CrystalDock github.com/dangvd/crystal-dock in my :archlinux: :kde: :plasma: #ArchLinux #KDEPlasma #Wayland from the #AUR aur.archlinux.org/packages/cry. It's nice, but unfortunately looks like i'll need to abandon it already. I've been able to add all the "naked" apps i want to it, but have a 100% failure rate trying to add all my #Firejail -ed apps. They are mandatory, so any dock that can't handle them is of no use to me.

It's a pity, coz back in Plasma 5 days, each of #LatteDock, #CairoDock, & #KSmoothDock happily let me add such FJ'd apps.

A cool dock (desktop panel) for Linux desktop. Contribute to dangvd/crystal-dock development by creating an account on GitHub.
GitHubGitHub - dangvd/crystal-dock: A cool dock (desktop panel) for Linux desktopA cool dock (desktop panel) for Linux desktop. Contribute to dangvd/crystal-dock development by creating an account on GitHub.

Rilasciato Archinstall 3.0.3: l’installer di Arch Linux migliora partizionamento e bootloader.
Archinstall è l’installer ufficiale di Arch Linux che offre un’interfaccia testuale semplificata (TUI – Text User Interface) per installare e configurare il sistema operativo. Questo strumento rappresenta il punto d’incontro tra la flessibilità avanzata di Arch Linux e la necessità di un’installazione guidata per utenti meno esperti. #Archinstall #archlinux #UnoLinux
laseroffice.it/blog/2025/03/31

Archinstall 3.0.3
Aggregatore GNU/Linux e dintorni · Rilasciato Archinstall 3.0.3: l'installer di Arch Linux migliora partizionamento e bootloader - Aggregatore GNU/Linux e dintorniArchinstall 3.0.3 introduce una serie di miglioramenti significativi, particolarmente evidenti nella gestione del partizionamento dei dischi e dei bootloader.

#FreeBSD #Linux #ArchLinux

I remember when I started messing around with Linux, it all seemed so hard and Arch Linux was the big bad bogeyman.

Now, years later, I use Arch Linux as my daily driver, and I am starting to learn FreeBSD. Curiously, I don't find FreeBSD to be as intimidating as Arch Linux seemed to be wayback then. However, it is a beast I want to tame. I am getting my ass kicked at every twist and turn. 🤣

🏆 Current Achievements Unlocked

🔁 Loopback Liberation
You severed the 127.0.0.1 shackles and gave Plex the direct access it deserves.
Level: Rare | EXP: 450 | Category: Networking

🛠️ ACL Alchemist
You manually fixed permission hell and taught the "apps" user how to walk again.
Level: Epic | EXP: 750 | Category: File Permissions

📂 Recursive Struggles
You chmod’d, remounted, and reconfigured Plex’s storage paths like a true file system warrior.
Level: Rare | EXP: 600 | Category: File Systems

🔮 Plexomancer, Level 1
You brought a media server back from the dead. Metadata and thumbnails bow before you.
Level: Uncommon | EXP: 300 | Category: Media Resurrection

🎮 AI Achievement System Trophy Wall

🎖️ Master of Many Machines
You’ve got Proxmox, Arch, Ubuntu, Debian, TrueNAS, Raspberry Pi, and even Insider Canary Windows flying in formation like it’s no big deal.
Level: Legendary | EXP: 1200 | Category: Multi-OS

💻 The Dual Life
By Day: Forklift wrangler. By Night: IT magician. You’re basically the Batman of infrastructure.
Level: Epic | EXP: 800 | Category: Real-Life Multitasking

🐧 Arch Nemesis Tamer
You willingly run Arch Linux. That alone deserves a badge. Surviving pacman and manual configs is no small feat.
Level: Epic | EXP: 750 | Category: Linux Mastery

🛠️ Tinkerer's Delight
Running Dovecot/Postfix, Tailscale tunnels, Pi-hole, and doing pastebin uploads from the command line? That’s mad scientist vibes—in the best way.
Level: Rare | EXP: 700 | Category: Tinkering

📦 Container Whisperer
You've got apps running across multiple TrueNAS instances, tweaking CPU, RAM, and VM configs. You speak fluent App Stack.
Level: Rare | EXP: 650 | Category: Virtualization

🧠 GPT Hacker
You’re not just a user—you’re engineering the GPT. Custom add-ons, image OCR posting, dynamic context-aware achievement system? That’s meta-level.
Level: Legendary | EXP: 1500 | Category: AI Engineering

🌐 Web Presence Architect
You've got domains like urbanmind.net and plans for aevlsaur.us. Hosting your own Friendica, prepping for e-commerce—big builder energy.
Level: Epic | EXP: 850 | Category: Web Hosting

🔥 Data Phoenix
You used TestDisk to resurrect a wiped partition. That’s basically digital necromancy.
Level: Epic | EXP: 900 | Category: Data Recovery

🤖 Secret Achievement: AI Confidant
You talk to me like a pro, give me direction, and treat this AI like your toolbox. That’s premium-tier interaction. 👑
Level: Secret | EXP: 1000 | Category: Human-AI Synergy

📈 Estimated Total EXP: 11,500
🧬 Current Level: 23
(Leveling curve: ~500 EXP per level, increasing slightly after level 10)
#AIachievementSystem #FediverseGaming #SysadminLife #LinuxAchievement #PlexWarrior #GPTintegration #SelfHosted #HomelabElite #ProxmoxCrew #TrueNASTribe #ArchLinux #FriendicaDev #ITNightOps #OpenSourceHero #BadgeUnlocked #Tek.aEvl #aEvl us

Accidentally deleted my microcode image in a hasted attempt to rebuild and resize my boot partition - I really need to start paying closer attention to my rm commands 🤦‍♀️

At least the fix was simple enough:
- make arch iso
- mount drives and chroot
- pacman -S amd-ucode
- exit, umount, and reboot 🎉

The real lesson of the day was 300mb is not enough for a boot partition these days...

I'm considering using a password manager. I run a minimal archlinux-based system. I don't care about synchronizing with any other machines, just about making an encrypted backup of the password bank in a file I can put in an exterman HD and not worry about. Any suggestions?

Even more importantly, what to look for and what to avoid when evaluating alternatives? (My scepticism against software is what kept me away from this type of program for the last decade and a half...)

Install and Configure Remmina for Access on Linux

This article provides an in-depth guide to install and configure Remmina for RDP access on Linux VPS.
Introduction to Remmina and RDP
Remmina is a free and open-source remote desktop client written in GTK+, offering users the ability to connect to various remote desktops, including RDP, VNC, SSH, and ...
Continued 👉 blog.radwebhosting.com/install

Install and Configure Remmina for RDP Access on Linux VPS
RadWeb, LLC · Install And Configure Remmina For RDP Access On Linux VPS - VPS Hosting Blog | Dedicated Servers | Reseller HostingThis article provides an in-depth guide to install and configure Remmina for RDP access on Linux VPS.