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I don’t trust factory-default settings from any vendor where adware/spyware is usually bundled intentionally. Anyhow, I needed a quick way to install Windows 10 (latest build) from scratch. The target device is an Acer Aspire 5. Rufus was blocked because the laptop came with Windows 10 S mode enabled. This required a Microsoft account to …
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Had some trouble compiling Apache 2.4.48 from FreeBSD ports: pkg install help2man texinfo m4 autoconf expat automake libtool gdbm db5 ===> Cleaning for autoconf-2.69_3===> Cleaning for m4-1.4.18_1,1===> Cleaning for texinfo-6.7_5,1===> Cleaning for help2man-1.48.3===> Cleaning for p5-Locale-gettext-1.07===> Cleaning for gettext-tools-0.21===> Cleaning for libtextstyle-0.21===> Cleaning for gmake-4.3_2===> Cleaning for automake-1.16.3===> Cleaning for libtool-2.4.6_1===> Cleaning for expat-2.4.1===> Cleaning …
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This monstrosity features three DVI-D female inputs and requires a DVI-D cable to achieve a 2,560 x 1,440 desktop workspace. It has no VGA, HDMI or Display Port inputs. Keep in mind that a display port (or mini-DP) to DVI-D cable will not work unless you use it alongside the Apple-made adapter (or similar device) …
They don’t make these anymore. But firmware upgrades are still available and maintained by Apple. Apple Airport A1521 Extreme A1392 Express Wireless Extender Base Stations Router Bundle. Both units updated with the latest firmware. 7.8.1 (Express) / 7.9.1 (Extreme). You can manage these devices using the AirPort Utility for macOS, iOS and Microsoft Windows. …
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You can run multiple instances of Squid on the same instance and bind it to floating IPs. Just use: “squid -f /path/to/squid.conf2” to startup the process alongside “squid -f /path/to/squid.conf2 -k reconfigure” to refresh any config changes. If you’re using a custom IP:PORT config in squid.conf*, and use a Firewall on your @Vultr instances, just …
Looks like Optimum Online / AlticeOne decided to block entire IP-ranges preventing me from reach my Japan-based Vultr VPS. It was working for a few months. Time to switch back to Verizon FIOS.
Software like Brave and browser-based privacy plugins that block ads and trackers are wonderful – but protection is limited to your web browsing activity. Trackers and beacons exist beyond your browsing habits. Apps on your smartphone and tablet are designed to connect persistently over HTTP and HTTPS with servers to collect analytics data. These data …
Do you have a vacuum at home? Do you drive a car or take the bus to work? Does your home have centralized air? There’s one thing they all have in common: AIR FILTERS Air filters are designed to capture a certain amount of particle “pollutants & allergens” for later disposal. These particles are tangible …
Less is more. https://twitter.com/i/status/1326950581341048832
a 2.5″ HDD with macOS High Sierra installed originally from an MBP Early-2011 does not boot properly when used with a MacPro5,1 – you’ll have to select the drive and run Startup Disk > Restart for the system to “bless” it. Mac OS X Lion on a MacPro5,1 requires the DVD installer (Recovery errors out …