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How to find Intel NUC (or any laptop/desktop) BIOS version and model name on Linux/BSD

Posted: 17 May 2021 02:43 AM PDT


{Updated} Simple bash for loop to display your Linux/*BSD system's OEM name, product __DESC__ BIOS version from the CLI using dmidecode.

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How To Update Samsung SSD Firmware on Linux

Posted: 16 May 2021 05:11 AM PDT

Typically, we apply firmware updates to fix a security issue and enhance SATA/PCIe/NVMe solid-state (SSD) drive performance. Failing to install available updates may lead to vulnerable SSD. This quick guide explains how to update Samsung SSD firmware on Linux without using Windows operating system.

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