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Wake on LAN Alternatives
I realize there are one or two related posts, but none that quite get at what I'm asking. I'm using an old computer as a NAS using FreeNAS, and after some tweaking everything is dandy. The NAS is just being used by myself and my roommate, so I'd like to be able to use WOL (in conjunction with a bas…
How does Dropbox LAN Sync work?
I have installed Dropbox on 2 Ubuntu machines and enabled LAN sync. I was curious how does one Dropbox instance detect another.
Are there any methods of "unyellowing" old beige PC parts?
I have some (really) old PC parts that I would like to repurpose for fun. However the beige plastic on some of them has yellowed due to heat or sun exposure. Is there any way to restore them back to their beige glory?
versions of netcat
I've tried the two main versions of netcat : GNU and BSD. (mine is BSD Version). On GNU version, the command $ nc -l -p 12345 works fine but with BSD, option -l (listen) can't be used in conjonction with -p (local port). I don't understand why there is a such difference between these two versions ?…
Is it safe to put harddisks of a md-software-raid to standby?
I have a home-fileserver with 6 desktop harddisks in a md-raid. The server isn't accessed a lot, so I think it would be good for the harddrives to go in standby-mode after some idle time (e.g. with the hdparm -S or hd-idle command). Is this safe when using mdadm or could this cause errors/degraded …
Can I add DNS but keep those provided by DHCP in OSX?
I'm trying to add an additional DNS entry in my OSX network preferences but I want to keep the DNS provided by DHCP. These show up in gray, but when I click the plus button below them, they disappear to make way for the user-provided DNS. So it seems I can only have either static entries or DHCP en…
Yum- disable database update on package install
I'm using Fedora 15 and every time I try to install something with yum, yum tries to update the repository database. For most people this would be great and handy, but I'm stuck behind super slow internet (well, kinda slow, something like 1 Mbps), and the update takes a minute or so. The database i…
Is there any solution to Process1_Initialization_Failed on Windows 7?
I have a BSOD problem that I cannot repair. I would be so grateful if someone could provide a solution. I have Windows 7 OS installed on the computer. The stop error message resembles the following: A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. PROCE…
How should I image a hard drive in a platform independent and future-proof manner?
What methods of producing hard drive images stand out with regards to being platform independent and standing a good chance of usability in the future. Some considerations: Can the imaging program be run on a variety of OS, disk, paritition, and file system types? Can the image by mounted in place …
Accessing SFTP folders transparently in Explorer on Windows 7
One feature available on Linux (using Nautilus from Gnome) that I really like a lot is the ability to access remote servers via SFTP just by typing and saving those as bookmarks. Until now I used WinSCP for accessing SFTP folders on Windows, but after using Linux for a while I find it a bit inconve…
How to change browser mode in IE9 permanently?
How can I change the browser mode in IE9 permanently, like for example to IE7? Currently, this change is only temporary and whenever you open a new window, you have to go to the developer mode to switch the settings again. Clarification: "Windows 7 requires you to run IE9. But for work purposes som…
How to prevent/close duplicate tabs in Safari?
I have an extension for Firefox, "Close Repeated Tabs", and one for Chrome called "Tab Dupectomy"... but I really use Safari the most, and often have HUNDREDS of tabs open. I am desperate for a way to close, or ideally prevent from opening altogether - each tab that is for the SAME URL as another. …
append images using a grid
appends images horizontally. appends images vertically. Imagine i have a set of N images and i want to create to append the images following a grid of N/2 lines and 2 columns. How can i do that? The best will be a direct method, but if it involves temporary images, it's ok for me
Is it okay to use a UPS without a ground?
I have a UPS unit that I would like to use for a workstation installation that does not have a valid ground (in the Philippines, a true ground is a luxury). I am not an Electrical Engineer, but I have always believed that a UPS needs a ground to operate. Out of curiosity, though, I tried plugging t…
How do we access the second last copied stuff on our clipboard?
How do we access the second last copied stuff on our clipboard? (Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit sp2) I am still interested if the solution is not a straightforward one and requires hacks
How can I tell my bittorrent client to download as much as it possibly can?
to the answers at Am I connected to ALL the people who are currently downloading/seeding that Bittorrent file? we can confirm that bittorrent indeed selects only a subset of clients instead of selecting ALL clients in the Whole Wide Web. Now I have a problem. I've got a file that is stuck at 99.8% …
How to let Ctrl + Page Down switch tabs inside Vim in Terminal.app?
When running vim inside the Terminal in Ubuntu, I can use Ctrl + Page Up or Page Down to switch between the vim tabs. How do I set up this for Terminal.app or iTerm2 for Mac OS X? I have a Macbook Air (2011) so I don't have 'proper' Page Up and Page Down keys, if that matters. I have tried to set u…
Understanding "Flat memory model" and "Segmented memory model"
I am trying to understand Flat memory model and Segmented memory model. Are Flat memory model and Segmented memory model determined by CPU architecture or OS or both? Or are they not determined by either of CPU architecture and OS, but instead they are available options for programmers on any compu…
Where are files in the Recycle Bin stored, in respect of partitions?
I understand that the Recycle Bin is shared amongst local drives (partitions). When a file is "deleted" and sent to the Recycle Bin, does the file itself stay on the partition it was in prior to deletion, or is it moved to a centralised area (say on the drive Windows is installed)? Example: A PC ha…
How to connect to Oracle DB via ODBC
I am attempting to connect to a remote Oracle DB via ODBC. I am totally inexperienced and fail to connect. What I have installed: Oracle 'ODBC Driver for RDB' A program I want to connect from (Altova Mapforce, an ETL) What I do: Under Administrative tools I open the Windows "ODBC Data Source Admini…