To open Command Prompt as Administrator in Windows
Admin
To open Command Prompt as Administrator in Windows, follow one of these methods: ✅ Method 1: From Start Menu (most common) ✅ Method 2: Using Run Dialog You’ll know it…
Software
Installing CASA under Ubuntu
To install CASA (Common Astronomy Software Applications) on Ubuntu, follow these steps. CASA is commonly used in radio astronomy, especially for data from instruments like ALMA and the VLA. ✅…
CASA and GUIs
CASA does have a GUI, but the availability and scope of the GUI depend on the version you’re using: 🧱 Classic CASA (CASA 5.x or CASA 6 monolithic bundle) ✅…
how to change user name on Linux Ubuntu
To change the username on Ubuntu, follow these steps carefully, as doing it incorrectly can cause login or permission issues. Here’s the safe way to do it from a terminal:…
What is GNU Radio
GNU Radio is an open-source toolkit for building software-defined radios (SDRs) and signal processing systems. It’s widely used by hobbyists, researchers, and professionals for real-time signal analysis, radio astronomy, satellite…
How to sort out problem if Ubuntu installer cannot see main C drive as boot device
Thanks, Andrew — that suggests the Ubuntu installer is currently only seeing your USB drive (e.g., SanDisk USB 3.2 Gen1) as a possible bootloader target, not your internal drive, which…
Grafana and equivalents on Windows and moving database from Linux to Windows
Grafana itself runs on Windows, so if you’re looking for a Grafana-like tool on Windows, you can simply install Grafana directly on Windows. However, if you’re looking for alternatives (tools…
How to start Grafana dashboard on Linux MiniPC for Miguel’s dashboard for my Cosmic Watch muon detectors
Muon detectors x2, one on top of other, linked by 3.5mm audio cable, and USB cable plugged into BOTTOM detector and going to MiniPC rear USB port – tested and…
Periodic screenshots and FTP for Ubuntu
Is there a program for Ubuntu which will take periodic screenshots and FTP to website? Yes, you can achieve this on Ubuntu using a combination of existing tools. There isn’t…
Linux Ubuntu for Radio Astronomy: Common causes and fixes when you’re already in the dialout group but still get “permission denied” when accessing /dev/ttyUSB0
If you’re already in the dialout group but still get “permission denied” when accessing /dev/ttyUSB0, here are the common causes and fixes: 1. You need to log out and log…