Fixing a read-only drive problem caused by Windows

While getting some work done I find that my drives that are used both by Windows and by Linux were accessible, but I couldn’t make any changes to them. They were read-only. What follows is some details on how that got fixed.

Interesting things found in Encanto

While enjoying this marvellous Disney movie, several character seemed to portray different types of disorders. In the interest of building beneficial discussion about this topic, here’s my attempt to assign ones that closely align to all of the main characters.

Getting Plex Going on Linux

When setting up Linux, permission problems with my documents/music/pictures/videos in my Windows data was the final challenge that I had to deal with. With those permission problems it seemed tricky to find reliable information that wasn’t conflicted elsewhere, so I opted to procrastinate instead.

Updating JSLint to the latest version

While editing some code recently I noticed some unexpected reports coming through from my linter. I use JSLint as my linter, either the online version at jslint.com or the one installed with Node on the computer. My installed version had reverted back to an earlier install.

This post works through the steps involved in bringing JSLint up to date.

Installing Linux Mint 20.2, conclusion

I’ve been trying to install Linux Mint 20.2 and things haven’t been going well. After battling my way through USB problems, I manage to finally install Linux and reboot to find myself back in a Windows.

Attempting to Install Linux Mint 20.2, cont’d

The efforts continue to install Linux Mint on my Windows computer that seems to have some design issues that conflict with Linux.

Partition problems Installing Linux Mint 2.0

Next up on my attempts to install Linux, is to experiment with the USB 3.0 ports, which are blue colour on the back of my computer compared with the older black USB 2.0 slots. I might be able to get things working just by using the USB 3.0 ports.

Troubles when Installing Linux

Because Windows 10 is pretty slow on my 10+ year computer, I’m wanting to put Linux on there instead. I used to use Linux for several years, but haven’t the the life of my machine. It’s time for me to return back to Linux.

Battlestar Galactica experience

I’m the dude playing a dude pretending to be another dude

Robert Downey Jr, Tropic Thunder

Every year a number of boardgaming people descend onto Hanmer Springs to share in a week-long event. Thursday night I participated in Battlestar Galactica, which is less a board game and more of a (mostly) cooperative story generator creating fascinating experiences for the players.

Losing weight

Over the last year I’ve realised that I’m carrying too much weight. Several years ago I deliberately lost 30 kilos in preparation for a clinical trial. Back then I didn’t know much about the process and it wasn’t easy. Since then I have learned several things that make the process a whole lot easier.