Category Archives: Fixes
Troubles with VMware nics and Ubuntu
I’ve set myself up with a VMware Server box on a small laptop. This box is going to go onto the DMZ segment soon. I’ve had a major problem setting up things though. The main use for it at the … Continue reading
Filed under Fixes, Open Source, Projects, Technology, VMware
Troubleshooting Dual Monitors with DualView on NVidia graphics cards
Quick post. I got another monitor, plugged it into the DVI output on my new NVidia 9800 GT graphics card, and tried to set up the use of both. Interesting results: I could clone the images, use a single display, … Continue reading
gTalk + Voice Calling in Ubuntu 8
Finally got around to putting trying out Ubuntu 8.10 and I’ve been having less trouble than some others have been having. Now I’m getting things up and running including gTalk using Empathy Instant Messenger. I’ve copied the post from the … Continue reading
Filed under Fixes, Open Source, Technology
Major Technical Difficulties, And Finding Solutions Out Of Left Field
I don’t even feel like writing tonight, but I really ought to update everyone about what’s been going on. First of all, my laptop’s wireless card died. I’m still not sure what’s wrong. Originally, it simply disappeared from the device … Continue reading
Filed under Fixes, Technology, VMware
New motherboard and the mysterious IDE Drives Installation Error
We’re going backwards tonight. Sort of. But I guess not since in order to explain why I was fiddling with my DVD drive in the first place I ought to tell you that I got a better motherboard and processor. … Continue reading
Filed under Building Computers, Fixes, Projects, Technology
It takes a hacker: Basic Computer and Network Security
I was watching “It Takes A Thief” on the Discovery Channel and I suddenly became motivated to share with you all a little of my experience with computer and network security options. Are you a potential target?
Filed under Fixes, Technology
Broken Seagate External Hard Drives and more evil delayed write errors
I had an interesting experience today with my portable Seagate 160GB external hard drive. I took some pictures to illustrate what happened and what it (the hard drive) looks like now. To elaborate a little, here’s what it was like … Continue reading
Filed under Fixes, Technology
Handywork By Hone
Setting up a website for a client. Check it out here. I’m using good old WordPress for hosting. Domain isn’t registered yet, but it will be soon.
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