diff --git a/Archguide.md b/Archguide.md index 1c549c0..e7e2a10 100644 --- a/Archguide.md +++ b/Archguide.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ title: Arch Linux Install guide description: published: true -date: 2019-11-05T23:55:19.047Z +date: 2019-11-06T00:02:33.261Z tags: --- @@ -182,8 +182,10 @@ Login as root and edit /etc/sudoers. Uncomment (remove the #) from this line near the end of the file. `# %wheel ALL=(ALL) ALL` -## Laptops -### TLP +## Connecting to wifi via cli +Use `nmtui` to control NetworkManager from a terminal. + +## TLP This daemon tunes tunables inside the heavily tunable Linux kernel so you have a semblance of battery life. Install `tlp` and enable it, which is quirky. @@ -192,7 +194,9 @@ systemctl enable --now tlp tlp-sleep systemctl mask systemd-rfkill ``` -### NVIDIA Optimus +You can technically also install it in normal desktops and it makes some difference in wall power draw. + +## NVIDIA Optimus Install `nvidia` and `nvidia-utils` as normal. These by default will hijack your screen and run everything with the NVIDIA card. The NVIDIA control panel allows you to turn the GPU off completely. @@ -214,6 +218,20 @@ Finally, to allow the card to turn off completely when unused, install `bbswitch More information [can be found at the usual place](https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/NVIDIA_Optimus) +## Bluetooth doesn't even exist +Install `bluez` and `bluez-utils` and enable the service `systemctl enable --now bluetooth`. + +Bluetooth audio needs `pulseaudio-bluetooth`. + +When using a minimal desktop environment you can try some of the applets such as `blueman` or `gnome-bluetooth` to control it. + +## Audio quirks +Always install `pavucontrol` to completely manage your audio needs. + +Mics by default come muted. Unmute it and/or boost it. + +A similar deal happens with bluetooth audio, by default it runs on basically analog phone emulation mode. +Change to high quality audio profile to not instantly die upon music playback.