Using VPK Packs to Replace Loose Files in Source Engine Games
Learn how to pack Source Engine assets into a VPK, add it to gameinfo.txt, verify loading with the console path command, and recover if things go wrong.
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sourceengineFedora's Btrfs Root with zstd Compression: A Practical Guide for Engineers
Fedora Workstation uses Btrfs with zstd compression and separate subvolumes for / and /home. Learn how to verify compression, manage snapshots, disable CoW for VMs, and avoid common pitfalls like treating snapshots as backups.
fedoraFAT12 Cluster Chaining and Partition Size Constraints in MS-DOS
The 12-bit FAT table dictates how MS-DOS tracks file clusters, imposes hard partition size limits, and why a single corrupted entry can collapse an entire file chain.
msdosHandling Cross-Platform Paths with C++17 std::filesystem
Stop fighting with slashes and backslashes. Learn how C++17 std::filesystem provides a type-safe, portable way to handle paths and recursive directory traversal.
Move Files Safely in C++17 with std::filesystem
Need to move files in a C++17 project? std::filesystem gives you type‑safe paths, clear error handling, and cross‑platform behavior. This post walks through a real example, covers permissions, and notes the GCC‑8 linking quirk.
Controlling Deno File System Access with Permission Flags
Learn how to grant Deno scripts precise file‑system access with --allow-read and --allow-write flags, see a concrete example, and understand the limits and common mistakes.
Optimizing Storage in Anaconda: The Hard-Link Package Architecture
Learn how Anaconda uses hard-links and a central package cache to prevent disk space duplication across multiple environments, and how to verify this behavior using inode checks.
Why Fedora’s Default Btrfs Matters: Snapshots, Compression, and Real‑World Trade‑offs
Fedora’s switch to Btrfs as the default filesystem gives instant snapshots, compression, and subvolume isolation—great for recovery, but it can fragment write‑heavy workloads and mislead disk usage reports. Learn how to test, use, and mitigate Btrfs in Fedora.
Using Love2D's love.filesystem for Reliable Cross‑Platform Save Data
Learn how to use Love2D's love.filesystem API to create portable, reliable save files that work on desktop and mobile, with verification steps and recovery strategies.