How to Emulate Elgato Wave Link on Linux (Zorin OS) with PipeWire & EasyEffects
If you've ever looked at the Elgato Wave Link software on Windows with envy, wondering how to get that level of audio control on Linux, you're in the right place. Wave Link allows you to split your audio into distinct channels—Game, Music, Chat, System—so you can control their volumes independently for yourself and your stream. On Zorin OS (and other modern Linux distros), we can recreate this powerful routing using PipeWire and EasyEffects. In this...
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Gaming with Total Silence on Linux on the Couch!
There’s a specific kind of magic that happens when you fire up a high-end PC game from the comfort of your sofa. But if you’re like me, that magic usually gets ruined by the sound of a PC that sounds like a jet engine taking off next to your TV. After a lot of tinkering with my own rig—running Zorin OS 18 on a beautiful LG OLED—I finally found the "Holy Grail" of setups. It’s...
10 Essential Drupal Contrib Modules every Website Should Have
Having experience with Drupal for over 5 years, I wanted to share my thoughts on what essential Drupal contributed modules that I love to have in my sites. These modules help me not just with site development, but also management, SEO, and more! But first, let me explain what Drupal is, what and how the community contributes to its module system, and then what contributed modules I personally recommend. What is Drupal? Drupal is an...
Welcome to this New Adventure!
Step into a realm where technology weaves spells of innovation, where Drupal and Angular are the twin wizards conjuring the future. Here, every byte tells a story, and every line of code is a step towards tomorrow. Through this digital odyssey, games are not mere play, but portals to other worlds, and D&D is not just a game, but a testament to the power of imagination. Embark on this adventure with me, where personal lifestyle...
Running Windows on Zorin OS: My VirtualBox Setup Guide
I made the switch to Zorin OS a while ago, and honestly? I haven't looked back. It’s sleek, fast, and does 99% of what I need. But then there’s that nagging 1%—that one specific piece of Windows software or that old utility that just refuses to run on Wine. Instead of dual-booting and constantly restarting my computer (which kills my workflow), I decided to set up a virtual machine using Oracle VirtualBox. It lets me...
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