Blog-of-gain

A tech-oriented blog from a Linux user


Latest blog updates

2025-08-06Happy Plugs Clip: New article.
2024-09-03Installing Microsoft Intune on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS: New article.
2023-12-06Alesis Turbo Mesh Kit review: Add instructions for macOS and MidiPipe.
2022-08-31Of life and love: Add some recent thoughts and discoveries.
2022-02-27Learning to ice skate: Add notes about baking new skates.

Happy Plugs Clip

Modding and a review

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Since my previous open Bluetooth earphones stopped working, I needed new ones. I decided to try my luck with a small brand from Sweden, Happy Plugs. Check out the article for the Clip model review and some innovative modding.

Installing Microsoft Intune on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

Unable to register first, but solved the problem

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I just received my new work computer. Our company policy requires us to install Microsoft Intune. I had some trouble as Intune kept saying "Get the app" instead of "Register". Here's how I solved the problem.

Alesis Turbo Mesh Kit review

Are cheap electronic drums good for learning to play?

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For the longest time I was considering to start playing the drums. A few years ago I finally did buy a cheap electronic drum set. This review I was supposed to write already two years ago, but better late then never I guess. Check it out to learn how a cheap drum set works for a beginner!

Updates

2023-12-06Add instructions for macOS and MidiPipe.

Panther's DIY Wapanese Bed

Building a Japanese style bed from wood

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I needed a new bed and already for a good while I'd wanted to build one. I decided to DIY a bed in a somewhat simple yet quirky fashion. Check out the article how it went and build one for yourself, too!

Updating PC hardware in the 2020s

Optimization still requires knowledge

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In December 2019 I updated my PC to cutting edge technology. Unlike in my older PC article, things aren't yet obsolete, so I figured I'll write what one needs to bear in mind if they want to optimize a new PC build. I'll also discuss some hardware/firmware bugs that still bother modern components.

Learning to ice skate

Tips for newbies, from a somewhat experienced beginner

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A couple of years ago I bought ice skates and made a tool to make them more compatible with my feet. Now it was time to actually finally put the skates to good use. My knowledge about ice skating and fitting skates has reached epic proportions. Check out my newbie tips from the article and get adviced and encouraged!

Updates

2022-02-27Add notes about baking new skates.

Converting modules into bitstream format

A study on tracker music conversion

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If some of your favourite songs happen to be originally tracker music, you must have wondered what would be the best way to convert them into bitstream format. I did an empirical study about it. Read on if you, too, sometimes bang your head to a power plant techno.

Updates

2020-05-11Add case study: Unreal Tournament soundtrack.
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