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Fn keys (function keys) on Microsoft Surface Pro and Windows 8.1
The Windows 8.1 upgrade "broke" a number of features on my Surface Pro 64. I found one simple work around that was a little tricky to find...
OpenSuse 13.1 Linux on Asus G750JW Republic of Gamers 17" Laptop
OpenSuse 13.1 RC2 only took 13.5 Minutes for the full base (mostly defaults) install! This system is now up and running. I detail how. ...
OpenSuse 12.3 Linux on Microsoft Surface Pro 64
I recently had to get a surface due to some requirements imposed by others. Of course, I "had" to see if I could put Linux on it so I could be more productive...
Alienware m11x R2 OpenSuSE 12.3 64 bit Optimus Optirun Primus Bumblebee Drivers
Here is some information for the video drivers with OpenSuse 12.3 64 bit on Alienware m11x R2. Primusrun Segmentation Fault / Won't Run
VSXU VJ, Audio, Video, recording with recordmydesktop on OpenSuse 12.1
This has not been easy to get working, so hopefully it helps others.
Jailbreaking now legal under DMCA for smartphones, but not tablets
Arbitrary rulings illustrate fundamental brokenness of the DMCA.
TOR (The Onion Router) versus Facebook
If logging into Facebook via TOR, The Onion Router anonymizing IP masking tools, Facebook will give you a lot of grief over doing so...
Star Trek Warp Drive - A Possibility?
I first heard about this a few days ago on XM Satellite broadcast of Fox News, and then a few hours later on NPR. In case you hadn't already heard about this, enjoy!
John McAfee Wanted for Murder
"Antivirus pioneer John McAfee is on the run from murder charges, Belize police say." " In July of 2010", "McAfee began posting on a drug-focused Russian message board called Bluelight about his attempts to purify the psychoactive compounds colloquially known as "bath salts." "MDPV"....
Firefox 15 keeps crashing under OpenSuse 12.1, solution for some
Was very much annoyed when upgraded Firefox 12 to 15 from the OpenSuse 12.1 repository, it kept crashing every time I closed the browser....
“Why putting a lot of energy into building a Facebook presence is a sucker’s game”.
- Facebook acknowledged... messages now reach, on average, just 15 percent of an account’s fans...Pay them for better access...
Trying to no longer use Google Search
Since I noticed it as a default in the TOR (The Onion Router by EFF.org http://tor.eff.org) I've decided to remove Google Search, and setup https://ixquick.com as my default search engine for a while (it claims to keep your searching private).
Getting Started in Information Security and Information Technology
I frequently get asked "how do I get started" in information security specifically, and information technology in general. Of course there are many paths to success, and this is not the only route to take...
Silicon Valley: VJ about 21st century USA economy "80% of US GDP now depends on brains instead of brawn"
Silicon Valley: VJ about 21st century USA economy "80% of US GDP now depends on brains instead of brawn"
Latest MacBook Pro (15), Do Not Buy...
Unless you like wasting your money, or have absolutely no other choice...
Open Source Robotics Operating System and Development Platform
I heard about this on NPR today, Willow Garage PR2 robots...
Plone Enable RSS Syndication
To enable rss feed syndication in Plone 4.1 simply add synPropertiesForm to the folder you wish to enable, then click the "Enable Syndication" button. Then...
Alesis LineLink Dual 1/4" to USB Cable working under Suse Linux 12.1
To get working under Linux, it auto detects as a USB C-Media device. Under Windows or Mac you have to enable it after it autoloads the PnP drivers, the same applies to a linux setup as well...
VSXU VJ on OpenSuse 12.1
VSXU VJ, Audio, Video, recording with recordmydesktop on OpenSuse 12.1 . This has not been easy to get working, so hopefully it helps others.
Change Java version used for Firefox under OpenSuse 11.4 and other versions
Typically Open Suse cofnigures Firefox to use Open Java as the default java binary. However this doesn't work well for a number of sites, so you may find it necessary to install the Sun JRE and browser plugin...
Only one vehicle now exists that comfortably fits 6'+ Tall people including the driver: Nissan Armada / Infiniti QX-56
This news is a couple weeks behind in posting.. The boys are growing faster than expected. Now at 6'3", 6', and 5'9" (and myself 6'7") the Prius became too small in the back seat for people with above-average-length-legs. I hunted for a long time, tried out scores of vehicles of all kinds, and only 2 vehicles were even close to physically fitting 4 people my size, full size pickup trucks, and the Nissan Armada...
Recent Items Portlet viewable by anonymous users Plone 4
his simple hack makes the Recent Items portlet viewable for non-logged in users rather then the default of only being viewable to logged in, non-anonymous users.
Asus G74SX A1 on OpenSuse 12.1 and Suse 12.3 (64 bit)
All of the critical functions work, but some of the secondary features require some tweaking to make full use of this wonderful portable workstation behemoth.
Why I Will NOT Be Buying Another Prius
I have had 3 Toyota Prius cars, 2006, 2008, and 2010. As long as I'm living in Spokane, I will not be buying another one, and am just waiting for the opportunity to get rid of the one I have. Here are the reasons why...
Ea Games Origin BF3 Battlefield 3 Proxy, double NAT, Dans Guardian, Squid, server outages
My son pre-ordered the limited edition bundle of BF3, and I actually waited in line to get it at the midnight release.
Canon Pixma IP90 Portable Printer and Linux
Just a quick reminder about the Canon Pixma IP90 Portable Printer and Linux...
Free wireless tethering approaches for Verizon Bionic
This article walks you through how to enable wireless tethering on the Verizon Motorola Bionic with Android 2.3.4, using the free app Db Browser (or you can pay for SQLite).
Root ing Motorola Droid Bioinic Smartphone
Just some quick info on one (of several) options to root a Verizon Motorola Droid Bionic Smart Phone.
Droid Bionic on Verizon
I finally have grudgingly given in to having an Android based phone. Here I will post my experiences.
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