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systemd‑boot replaces manual GRUB config with pacman‑hooked auto-generated UEFI entries, simplifying Arch kernel updates after every pacman -Syu.
Pacman hooks automate repetitive post‑install tasks like initramfs regeneration on Arch Linux. This blog shows a concrete hook for kernel updates, explains the transaction model, and highlights failure modes you should test before relying on them.
Learn how to safely navigate the Arch User Repository (AUR) by understanding PKGBUILDs, auditing build scripts, and managing the risks of AUR helpers to maintain system stability.
Install and verify systemd-boot on Arch Linux UEFI systems, with entry files and EFI-only limitations.
Why installing one package on an outdated Arch system breaks shared libraries, and how to make full upgrades the default gate.
Repeated 'failed retrieving file' warnings during pacman -Syu often trace to ParallelDownloads set too high for your mirror. This guide shows how to diagnose and tune it.
Use pacman hooks to run custom scripts after package upgrades, with safeguards to prevent broken transactions.
Discover how to safely install Arch User Repository packages: inspect PKGBUILDs, build with makepkg, and verify pacman logs. A step‑by‑step guide with a real example and common pitfalls.
The Arch User Repository (AUR) isn't a binary store—it's a collection of build scripts. Learn how PKGBUILDs work and how to manually manage them for a more stable system.