NetworkManager connection problem on Arch Linux [SOLVED]

networkmanager-openvpn should be installed for managing OpenVPN via GUI on Arch Linux. I added configuration for my OpenVPN connection but it was not connecting via GUI without any error message. I was able to connect using openvpn command. I checked the log with journalctl | grep NetworkManager and I noticed (gnome-control-center:6433): libnm-glib-WARNING **: Device activation […]

How to reset admin password on debian

How have I reset my admin password on debian? Boot using debian netinst live USB, selecting “Rescue mode”. Select root partition when asked. /dev/sda6, for example. You should know this beforehand. Enter this command to set a new password: passwd username Reboot, login with new password. Enter this command to delete old keyring data: rm […]

How to keep VPN connection alive automatically on debian

In today’s world of relentless surveillance, censorship and raising authoritarianism, using VPN –while it is still legal– should be a routine practice. I wrote a script to keep my VPN connection alive. This script runs when you log in and checks every 20 seconds whether your VPN is connected or not. If it finds out […]

Maximum brightness problem solved

My notebook’s brightness level was always set to maximum notwithstanding my previous adjustments using the brightness slider in the Gnome system menu. This is a problem experienced by many people on various distributions. Therefore search engine results are helpful to find a solution. Arch Wiki was again the most informative guide that I read during […]