Speed up your Synaptics touchpad in Ubuntu
The synaptics touchpad found in many Dell machines and others is extremely slow in the default Ubuntu installation. Manipulating the mouse settings in the preferences doesn’t help either, so what to...
View ArticleUsing SIP with the Nokia E61i and Gizmo
I usually have no use for a normal landline, but it does have its benefits. Since I will be moving to a new place soon with a 100/100 Mbit Internet connection, why not use it to the max? So I am trying...
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How I get things done on the Mac
Having moved from a Linux desktop to a Mac, I have been forced to find new applications to help me read email, manage tasks and projects, take notes very easily and everything else work related. After...
View ArticleRun virtual servers using XEN
Running virtual servers may save you a bundle on server costs, but in the same time create a more secure environment by separating services into logical hosts. This guide will show you how to setup a...
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Merge your Google talk and MSN Messenger accounts
If you are using Google Chat or any Jabber account, you have probably noticed that you can connect to the same account from multiple places simultaneously. Now image that you could do the same with MSN...
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Create a fixed size network storage for Time Machine
Time Machine is a backup program built into Mac OS 10.5, Leopard. It saves all files on the computer on a USB or network drive, which can be used for restoration of individual files or the whole...
View ArticleAutomate system administration tasks using Nagios
As a system administrator, one often have to do repetitive tasks such as checking for free disk space, check mail queues and monitor critical services. If there are only a handful of servers, this task...
View ArticleHow to cancel your Audible.com subscription
I recently got the offer to try out Audible. They have a huge library with audiobooks of all kinds with great quality and an enjoyable experience. That is until you want to cancel your account. At the...
View ArticleEnable 1Password in Safari 4 beta
Apple just released a beta version of Safari 4 with lots of new features. Users of 1Password might notice that it doesn’t work in the new version. To fix this, close Safari and 1Password and edit the...
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Change the front disc brake pads on the VFR
Changing the front brakes pads on the VFR is an easy task which should not take more than a copule of minutes. First locate the front brakes, which should hopefully be fairly obvious. Once you are...
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