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Fn keys (function keys) on Microsoft Surface Pro and Windows 8.1

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...

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OpenSuse 13.1 Linux on Asus G750JW Republic of Gamers 17" Laptop

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. ...

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OpenSuse 12.3 Linux on Microsoft Surface Pro 64

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...

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Microsoft Surface Pro 64

Microsoft Surface Pro 64

Due to school requirements, I had to get this device....

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Alienware m11x R2 OpenSuSE 12.3 64 bit Optimus Optirun Primus Bumblebee Drivers

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

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TOR (The Onion Router) versus Facebook

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...

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Star Trek Warp Drive - A Possibility?

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!

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John McAfee Wanted for Murder

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"....

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Firefox 15 keeps crashing under OpenSuse 12.1, solution for some

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....

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Trying to no longer use Google Search

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).

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Getting Started in Information Security and Information Technology

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...

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Latest MacBook Pro (15), Do Not Buy...

Latest MacBook Pro (15), Do Not Buy...

Unless you like wasting your money, or have absolutely no other choice...

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Plone Enable RSS Syndication

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...

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Alesis LineLink Dual 1/4" to USB Cable working under Suse Linux 12.1

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...

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VSXU VJ on OpenSuse 12.1

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.

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Change Java version used for Firefox under OpenSuse 11.4 and other versions

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...

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Only one vehicle now exists that comfortably fits 6'+ Tall people including the driver: Nissan Armada / Infiniti QX-56

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...

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Recent Items Portlet viewable by anonymous users Plone 4

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.

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Asus G74SX A1 on OpenSuse 12.1 and Suse 12.3 (64 bit)

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.

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Why I Will NOT Be Buying Another Prius

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...

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Canon Pixma IP90 Portable Printer and Linux

Just a quick reminder about the Canon Pixma IP90 Portable Printer and Linux...

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Free wireless tethering approaches for Verizon Bionic

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).

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Root ing Motorola Droid Bioinic Smartphone

Root ing Motorola Droid Bioinic Smartphone

Just some quick info on one (of several) options to root a Verizon Motorola Droid Bionic Smart Phone.

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Droid Bionic on Verizon

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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