UPDATE (10/12/21): There’s a workaround provided by Vultr engineers. More details at. https://bugs.freebsd.org/bugzilla//show_bug.cgi?id=254513#c14 You can use the official FreeBSD 13 ISO file on Vultr, but with a caveat. There are shutdown and reboot issues if you don’t add this line to your /etc/rc.conf file. devmatch_blacklist=”virtio_random.ko” Even if you ran “freebsd-update fetch install” to grab the …
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Griddle This of Dumont, NJ
All-American spot staffed with friendly and polite folks. Great place to get delicious triple-egg or Philly-cheese steak sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and pastries. Squeeky clean, cozy and family friendly. 17 Grant Ave. Dumont, NJ 07628 (201) 439-0909 https://griddlethis.com/
Great Tasting Farm Burgers & More
If you’re from around the Northern Valley area of New Jersey or just visiting relatives & friends within the vicinity, drop by this rustic (formerly), cozy and friendly place for great tasting home-made food. Chicken pot-pie, farm burgers and much more. They have family-friendly special events as well. Checkout their website at https://www.abramdemareehomestead.org/ At the …
Acer Aspire 5 Windows 10 – Switch out of S mode
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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compiling from ports: /usr/ports/www/apache24 (2.4.48) notes
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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HP LP2065 Monitor + DVI-D Cable
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) …
A1521 Apple Airport Extreme AP A1392 Express Wireless Extender with AirPlay
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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Vultr / FreeBSD / Squid Notes
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 …
Japan-based Vultr VPS blocked by Optimum Online / AlticeOne
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.
Google and Facebook tracks you
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 …