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Windows 11 pro setup
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Configuration
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Windows
Last update
2025-12-28
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Settings

  • System > About > Advanced system settings:
    • Advanced tab > Performance > Settings > Visual effects > Adjust for best performance
    • Advanced tab > Performance > Settings > Advanced > Virtual memory > Change > No paging file
    • System protection > Off
    • Remote > Remote assistance > uncheck Allow
  • Disable bitlocker: Privacy and Security > Device Encryption > toggle to Off
  • Right click full menu:
    • reg.exe add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}\InprocServer32" /f /ve -- this empties the content of the key (previous value = C:\Windows\System32\Windows.UI.FileExplorer.dll)
    • open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) > right click on Windows Explorer > Restart
  • Taskbar:
    • hide Search
    • Other system tray icons: show Bluetooth, Eject media
    • Taskbar behaviours > Combine buttons and hide labels > Never
  • Time & language
    • Language & region > ... menu on English (UK) > Language options > Keyboards > keep US-QWERTY only
    • Typing > Advanced keyboard settings:
      • Override: English (UK) - US
      • Language bar options > Hidden
  • Personalization > Fonts > Related settings > Adjust ClearType text
  • Power & battery:
    • Power mode > Best power efficiency
    • Screen, sleep, ... > Plugged = 10/Never, Battery = 3/15
    • Energy saver > Turn on at 50%
    • Lid & power button > all sleep
  • Personalization > Background > Solid color = Cool blue
  • Personalization > Lock screen > Picture + uncheck Fun facts
  • Personalization > Lock screen > unchekc Show the lock screen background picture on the sign-in screen
  • Disable thumbnails cache:
    • reg.exe add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced /v DisableThumbnailCache /t REG_DWORD /d 1
  • disable taskbar thumbnails:
    • reg.exe add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced /v ExtendedUIHoverTime /t REG_DWORD /d 50 (previous value = 0)
    • reg.exe add "HKCU\Control Panel\Mouse /v MouseHoverTime /t REG_SZ /d 2000 /f (previous value = 400)
  • invert touchpad scrolling direction: Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad > Scroll & zoom > Scrolling direction = Down motion scrolls down

disable welcome experience, 3 possible ways:

  1. Settings > System > Notifications > Additional settings > uncheck all:
    • Show me the Windows welcome experience after updates and occasionally when I sign in to highlight what’s new and suggested
    • Suggest ways to get the most out of Windows and finish setting up the device
    • Offer suggestions on how I can set up my device.
  2. run regedit
    • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager
    • create a new 32-bit DWORD SubscribedContent-310093Enabled = 0
  3. run gpedit.msc
    • Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Cloud Content > Turn off the Windows Welcome Experience
    • enable the policy, apply and restart

manual windows updates

  • run gpedit.msc:
  • Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Manage end user experience > Configure Automatic Updates
  • enable the policy, set Configure automatic updating: = 2- Notify for download and auto install, apply
  • run gpupdate /force, reboot

auto login

  1. run regedit
    • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\PasswordLess\Device
    • set DevicePasswordLessBuildVersion = 0 (2=enable)
  2. run netplwiz
    • select your account
    • uncheck Users Must Enter A User Name and Password To Use This Computer, apply
    • enter username and password in the popup (if using a MS account to log in to Windows, insert the MS password)

Chocolatey package manager

  1. install
    • open admin powershell
    • Set-ExecutionPolicy AllSigned
    • Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor 3072; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://community.chocolatey.org/install.ps1'))
  2. install choco-cleaner:
    • choco install choco-cleaner --params "'/NOTASK:TRUE'"
  3. open admin cmd|powershell:
    1. don't ask confirmation: choco feature enable -n=allowGlobalConfirmation
    2. choco install open-shell WinDirStat irfanview irfanview-languages irfanviewplugins vlc sumatrapdf tightvnc
    3. choco install 7zip micro winscp wireguard pdftk
    4. choco install gimp InkScape mcomix libreoffice-still zoom
    5. choco install ffmpeg jhead
    6. choco-cleaner (clear chocolatey package cache files)
  4. pin/fix an app version
    • choco pin add -n mcomix
    • choco pin add -n libreoffice-still

Cygwin

desktop links

  • chocolatey - update all packages (admin link): cmd.exe /K "choco upgrade all & choco-cleaner"
  • cygwin - update all packages: setup-x86_64.exe -n -q
  • windows shutdown: cmd.exe /C "shutdown /s /f /t 0" open in minimized window
  • windows reboot: cmd.exe /C "shutdown /r /f /t 0" open in minimized window

convert an Existing Microsoft Account to a Local Account

Settings > Accounts > Your info > Account settings > Sign in with a local account instead

more privacy

tools

  • CompactGUI -- reduce disk space of programs via native Windows APIs

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Android 📱️ apps
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Android
Audio
Games
Images
Networking
Security
Tools
Video
Last update
2025-12-21
2025
12-21
«a collection of must have android apps for many common needs
apps/addons/plugins»

Stores: Google Play, NeoStore, F-Droid, Droid-ify, Aurora (src)

To check

General

Media

Games

System

Home automation

Svago

Other lists: Retrial, Finalboss77


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Consumi elettrodomestici attachment
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Casa
Reference
Last update
2025-12-21
2025
12-21
«Casa, Vacanze, Accendi/Spegni
potenza xW = 220V * yA»

Consumi

  • Consumo max = 3000 W/h + 10% = 3300W/h max
  • Consumo limite = 3000 W/h + 33% = 3990 W/h (x max 3 ore)
Elettrodomestico Consumo
STIRO 1563
LAVATRICE 2000
STOVIGLIE 2000
CAFFE' 1425
MICROONDE 1750
MICROONDE FORNO 2600 (1500 a regime)
MICROONDE COMBI 3150
MICROONDE VAPORE 1725
FOLLETTO 950
CONDIZIONATORE 368-1373-1580
comfort-medio-picco
PHON 1 146
PHON 2 1080
PHON 3 1960
RASPI 23.5
RASPI+MONITOR 58

Accendi/Spegni

  • TERMO
  • CONDIZIONATORE
  • GAS
  • TV+ANTENNA
  • LAVATRICE
  • STOVIGLIE
  • PC + MONITOR
  • ROUTER
  • CIABATTA LETTO
  • MICROONDE

Tipi prese

Luogo Luce Presa
cucina TV zona cucina, frigo, router, ingresso
lavanderia -- lavatrice, faretto
cameretta -- ingresso
studio PC ingresso
bagno -- armadietto
bagnetto lavandino ingresso
camera comodini, TV? --

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Framework 12 setup
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Configuration
Linux
Reference
Windows
Last update
2025-12-13
2025
12-13
«fw12»

0. Setup

  • Boot menu & BIOS: repeatly press F2 at boot time
  • Battery % cut-off: BIOS > Advanced> Battery charge limit = 85%
  • FN+Esc = swap Function/Multimedia keys (persistent across reboots)

1. Windows (see dedicated post)

2. Linux (Debian 13 release notes)

2.1 Initial setup

  • apt install git && cd /etc && git init .
    • echo /cups/subscriptions.conf* > .gitignore
    • git add . && git commit -m "initial setup"
  • apt install aptitude screen mc micro ncdu elinks curl
  • setup NetworkManager
  • generate ssh keys
  • copy micro configuration
  • copy /opt/bashrc.sh, ~/.gitconfig, ~/.screenrc
  • config X session for root & user
  • config grub:
    • echo "GRUB_TIMEOUT=3" >> /etc/default/grub.d/local.cfg
    • echo "GRUB_BACKGROUND=xxxx.png" >> /etc/default/grub.d/local.cfg
    • update-grub
  • install systemd-units:
    • tmpfs-folders + mkdir a && mount --bind / a & clean ondisk /tmp and /var/log
    • vc-mounter + apt install ruby linux-cpupower (see veracrypt post & hp)
  • config /etc/apt/sources.list:
    • disable deb-src rows
    • add backports deb http://deb.debian.org/debian/ trixie-backports main contrib non-free non-free-firmware
  • install chrome, vivaldi, firefox (hp)
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apt purge firefox-esr ; apt install firefox
update-alternatives --config www-browser         # elinks
update-alternatives --config x-www-browser       # firefox
update-alternatives --config gnome-www-browser   # firefox
update-alternatives --config x-session-manager   # startxfce4
update-alternatives --config x-terminal-emulator # xfce4-terminal

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key="95C0FAF38DB3CCAD0C080A7BDC78B2DDEABC47B7"
# download key via GPG...
gpg --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-key $key
# ...or via wget if command fails
wget -O - "http://keyserver.ubuntu.com/pks/lookup?op=get&fingerprint=on&search=0x#key" | gpg --import
# save key and add repo
gpg --armor --export $key > /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/r-cran.asc`
echo "deb [signed-by=/etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/r-cran.asc]" \
  "http://cloud.r-project.org/bin/linux/debian trixie-cran40/" \
  > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/r-cran.list
  • config cryptsetup and disable hybernation
  • disable speech-dispatcher auto spawn:
    • sed -r -i 's/^# (DisableAutoSpawn)/\1/' /etc/speech-dispatcher/speechd.conf

  • config lightdm:

    • enable tap to click by adding Option "Tapping" "on" within the section containing Identifier "libinput touchpad catchall" in /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/40-libinput.conf
    • set in /etc/lightdm/lightdm-gtk-greeter.conf`:
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    background=/opt/wallpapers/moon.jpg
xft-antialias=true
xft-dpi=140
xft-hintstyle=hintfull
xft-rgba=none
indicators=~spacer;~clock;~a11y;~spacer;~session;~power
a11y-states=+keyboard
keyboard=onboard -l Small -t Ambiance -s 1200x350
clock-format=%A %d %B %Y | %H:%M
position=43% 41%
hide-user-image=true
default-session=xfce4-session
    • set in /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf:
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allow-guest=false

2.2 Software

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# compression
apt install 7zip 7zip-rar brotli pigz pixz unrar-free unzip

# multimedia
apt install ffmpeg ogmtools mediainfo mencoder \
  mkvtoolnix mkvtoolnix-gui easytag id3v2 mp3gain mpg123 twolame \
  mplayer mpv sox asunder genisoimage audacity cuetools

# graphics
apt install geeqie mcomix dia gimp gimp-data-extras imagemagick \
  inkscape exiftran exiv2 jhead jpeginfo pngcrush webp xchm \
  zbar-tools flpsed pdftk-java foliate qpdfview unpaper

# shell
apt install fish peco cbonsai cmatrix pipes-sh tty-clock dialog duf \
  expect fdupes geoip-bin gftp hexedit mutt ncal parallel patchelf \
  strace htop pinfo pv ripgrep smemstat tidy tree units uuid yudit

# programming
apt install build-essential default-jdk kakasi libkakasi2-dev nodejs \
  npm gitg golang sqlite3 sqlitebrowser jq \
  geany geany-plugin-addons geany-plugin-autoclose geany-plugin-codenav \
  geany-plugin-lineoperations geany-plugin-miniscript geany-plugin-treebrowser

# services/daemons
apt install dnsmasq haveged nullmailer nfs-kernel-server \
  tigervnc-standalone-server tigervnc-viewer autocutsel

# networking (`ipcalc` replaces `gip`)
apt install mosh net-tools ncat netcat-openbsd netcat-traditional \
  netselect nmap openvpn wireguard openresolv? remmina swaks whois \
  mailutils mtr-tiny oathtool blueman bluetooth bluez ipcalc socat ufw

# disk
apt install gparted dos2unix tofrodos davfs2 ntfs-3g sshfs exfat-fuse \
  f2fs-tools iotop-c mtools gsmartcontrol mdadm pmount squashfs-tools

# x11/xorg, tools
apt install evtest xdotool zenity xloadimage xpdf galculator galternatives \
  keepassxc-full kpcli pwgen icewm caffeine

# fonts
apt install  ttf-mscorefonts-installer fonts-noto-cjk fonts-noto-color-emoji \
  fonts-cantarell fonts-cascadia-code fonts-clear-sans fonts-freefont-otf \
  fonts-inconsolata fonts-sil-gentium fonts-sil-gentium-basic \
  fonts-unifont xfonts-unifont

# office (use **aptitude** and EXCLUDE: fonts-noto-extra libreoffice-sdbc-*)
libreoffice hunspell-it hyphen-it

2.3 Configuration

  • accented letters
  • nullmailer (replaces exim4)
  • wireguard
  • dnsmasq + freeDNS
  • smartd
  • sudo
  • ufw firewall
  • XFCE autostart applets:
    • Settings > Session and startup > Application autostart: Blueman, Caffeine, Clipman, Remmina, caffeine-indicator
  • XFCE - disable light-locker + custom locking:
    • Settings > Session and startup > Application autostart > uncheck light-locker
    • apt install xfce4-screensaver & configure it to lock screen after 15' of inactivity
    • Settings > Power manager > System tab > Security: check Lock screen when system is going to sleep
  • XFCE font DPI: settings manager > appearance > fonts tab > check Custom DPI setting 110
  • TODO set display brightness on boot: archlinux, light, brightnessctl, systemd-backlight

2.4 Optional unpackaged 😢️ software

2.5 XFCE Tablet mode

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xrandr --output eDP-1 --rotate normal
xrandr --output eDP-1 --rotate right
xrandr --output eDP-1 --rotate inverted

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xinput | sort  # detect your device IDs
# PIXA3854:00 093A:0239 Touchpad
# ILIT2901:00 222A:5539

xinput set-prop 'Device ID' 'Coordinate Transformation Matrix' <bits>

# where <bits> depends on screen rotation mode:
#   normal  :  1  0  0  0  1  0  0  0  1
#   inverted: -1  0  1  0 -1  1  0  0  1
#   right   :  0  1  0 -1  0  1  0  0  1
#   left    :  0 -1  1  1  0  0  0  0  1

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echo "\
/* Set thickness of scrollbars */
scrollbar.vertical   slider { min-width:  16px; }
scrollbar.horizontal slider { min-height: 16px; }\
" > ~/.config/gtk-3.0/gtk.css

echo "\
[Settings]
gtk-overlay-scrolling = false\
" > ~/.config/gtk-3.0/settings.ini

3. Miscellanea

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# systemd unit to be ran at boot
[Unit]
Description=Swap Fn and Meta with ectool
DefaultDependencies=no
After=local-fs.target
Before=sysinit.target

# Swap Fn and Meta keys on a Framework laptop
# Fn:   (2,2), scancode 0xFF
# Meta: (3,1), scancode 0xE01F
#   https://www.howett.net/data/framework_matrix
#   https://www.howett.net/posts/2021-12-framework-ec/#3e0c---keyboard-mapping
#   https://community.frame.work/t/exploring-the-embedded-controller/12846/9
[Service]
Type=oneshot
ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/ectool raw 0x3E0C d2,d1,b2,b2,wE01F,b3,b1,wFF
RemainAfterExit=yes

[Install]
WantedBy=sysinit.target

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Midnight Commander config & shortcuts
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Linux
Reference
Tools
Last update
2025-12-05
2025
12-05
«MC: the "Midnight Commander".
Norton Commander clone/powerup»

Panel Functions

Keys Function
TAB switch focus between panels
Alt ? open search (find) dialog
Alt s incremental search (press again for the next match)
Alt i sync panels directories on current one
Alt t switch among panel layouts in loop
Ctrl r refresh active panel
Ctrl u swap panels

Common Functions

Keys Function
Insert toggle mark on selected file
* toggle marked files
+ marks files based on a pattern
- unmarks files based on a pattern
Shift Down mark file and move to the next entry
Shift Up mark file and move to the previous entry
Shift F5 copy single file
Shift F6 move single file
Ctrl x c open chmod dialog for marked file
Ctrl x o open chown dialog for marked file
Ctrl x s make a symbolic link of the current file

Shell functions

Keys Function
Alt Enter copy selected filename in command line
Ctrl Shft Enter copy full path of selected file in the command line
Alt H shows command line history

Useful settings

Here is my configuration (press F9 to navigate the menu):

Option menu Option
Configuration check_box Verbose operation
check_box Compute totals
check_box Auto save setup
Layout check_box_outline_blank Hintbar visible
Panel options check_box_outline_blank Show hidden files
check_box Auto save panels setup
check_box File highlight > File types
Appearance theme: modarin256-thin, xoria256, darkfar


Left/Right menu Option
Listing mode check_box User defined > half mark type name | bsize:4 | mode:3 | mtime
Listing mode check_box User mini status > half name

File actions

  • Menu > Command > Edit extension file
  • set mpv for video files
  • set geeqie for images
  • set mcomix for cbz/cbr

~/.config/mc/ini

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[Misc]
timeformat_recent=%m/%d %H:%M
timeformat_old=%Y %m %e

Source: Klimer, MC HP, Kayxl, ArchLinux forum, SU time format