Preventing Sleep Mode When Closing a Linux Laptop

Preventing Sleep Mode When Closing a Linux Laptop

Recently, I assembled a NAS system using an old laptop and needed to configure it so that the laptop does not enter sleep mode when the lid is closed. Here are the steps I followed: Edit the logind.conf file with the following command: vi /etc/systemd/logind.conf You will see the following content: #HandlePowerKey: Action when the … Read more

Practical Commands for Linux System Administration

Practical Commands for Linux System Administration

Practical Commands for Linux System Administration In today’s digital age, Linux, as a powerful open-source operating system, has become the preferred platform for server environments and technical professionals due to its high flexibility, security, and stability. This article provides readers with some practical commands for Linux system administration, covering network configuration, system monitoring, file operations, … Read more

Linux Kernel Bug: USB Tethering Issue on Android Phones

Linux Kernel Bug: USB Tethering Issue on Android Phones

As we all know, I usually use the ArchLinux operating system, which is a rolling release version, meaning that various software packages are updated quickly. However, I suddenly discovered that the USB tethering feature on Android phones has a bug. After some troubleshooting, I found that it was a bug caused by the Linux kernel. … Read more

Linux USB Audio Driver Vulnerability Exploited by Malicious USB Devices in the Wild

Linux USB Audio Driver Vulnerability Exploited by Malicious USB Devices in the Wild

A critical vulnerability exists in the USB audio driver of the Linux kernel that may lead to out-of-bounds memory reads. This vulnerability has been patched by Takashi Iwai from SUSE. If an attacker gains physical access to the system, they can exploit malicious USB devices to escalate privileges, tamper with system memory, or execute arbitrary … Read more

New American Luxury: A Review of the Lincoln Zephyr

New American Luxury: A Review of the Lincoln Zephyr

Author —— User: -llwcc To be honest, I do not like the ambiguous name “Lincoln Z”. For car enthusiasts like us, who are more emotional and literary, heritage and depth are seemingly ethereal yet extremely important. Clearly, the name “Zephyr” carries more meaning, which is why I prefer not to use the official generic name. … Read more

The Major Shift in Smart Home Protocols: Will Zigbee Fade into History?

The Major Shift in Smart Home Protocols: Will Zigbee Fade into History?

☝ Click on the above “Smartlabs”, and follow us 1. The Shift from Fragmentation to Unification in Smart Home Protocols 1.1 Three Technological Revolutions Reshaping the Industry Landscape The birth of the Zigbee protocol in 2003 was like injecting the first stream of vitality into smart homes. Its low-power characteristics based on the IEEE 802.15.4 … Read more

Five Major Characteristics of LoRa Industry Development in 2018

Five Major Characteristics of LoRa Industry Development in 2018

Author: Zhao Xiaofei IoT Think Tank Original Please indicate the source and origin when reprinting Introduction Due to policy and historical reasons, the development of LoRa in China has primarily relied on market mechanisms, with most companies’ layouts, collaborations, and implementations being market-driven actions. Over the past year, these market behaviors have exhibited some distinct … Read more

Design of a Cloud-Based Fire Alarm Monitoring System for Buildings Based on LoRa Technology

Design of a Cloud-Based Fire Alarm Monitoring System for Buildings Based on LoRa Technology

Traditional building fire alarm monitoring systems often use wired connections, making installation time-consuming and labor-intensive, especially in older residential areas. With the development of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, a fire alarm monitoring system based on LoRa technology has been designed, leveraging the advantages of LoRa technology such as long communication distance, low power consumption, … Read more

Why is Bluetooth Called Bluetooth?

Why is Bluetooth Called Bluetooth?

A Danish king who loved blueberries and had blue teeth The name “Bluetooth” comes from King Harald Bluetooth of Denmark, who lived in the 10th century (he loved to eat blueberries, which made his teeth appear blue). During the preparatory phase of the industry association, a highly expressive name was needed to label this high-tech … Read more