This is a great website for getting at direct downloads of notable HW/SW patches, service packs, security updates, DirectX, etc.
In my experience USB "thumb" drives are notoriously unreliable, but that's something you find out only once you attempt to read back the data you've "written" to the device. Always check your medium before use.
I recently broke my favourite umbrella, the Totes classic black "Doorman" or "Gentleman" stick umbrella, and had a hard time finding a place to buy a replacement from.
Solution – Reset the Furthest Page Read
Use the same device for all of the steps below before opening the book on a different one, the below example is using a single Kindle
1. Set the Synchronization off on your Amazon Account (Go to Amazon -> Your Account -> Manage Your Kindle -> Manage Kindle Device Synchronization -> click the “Turn the Synchronization off” button to turn off the synchronization)
2. Wait about a minute, then exit & re-enter your book
3. Go to the beginning of your book on the Kindle
4. Sync to the furthest page. If it tells you that you’re on the furthest location, you’re good to go.
1. If not, select Cancel on the sync message, exit and re-enter the book to attempt the reset again. (I think that the Amazon databases have to get reset-thus the delay; in any case, it always works for me on the 2nd attempt)
5. Turn on the synchronization setting on your Account – your Furthest Page read will be reset to your new location.
6. On your other devices–if further along in the book, you will have to go to the beginning of the book, but once done the Furthest Page Read location will sync with your Kindle.
add this line:
options snd-hda-intel model=acer_wmi
to the end of /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base
This has now changed. Put the above line in /etc/modprobe.d/sound
1. As you've probably already done, uncheck:
"lock screen when screen saver is activated"
in the System->Preferences->Screen Saver menu.
2. Type gconf-editor in a terminal. Under apps/gnome-power-manager/locks check:
"use_screensaver_settings".
3. If still asked for password, you can (also in gconf-editor) go to desktop/gnome/lockdown and check:
"disable_lock_screen"
Credits to itslofty below for this tip!
setxkbmap -option ctrl:swapcaps # Swap Left Control and Caps Lock
setxkbmap -option ctrl:nocaps # Make Caps Lock a Control key
Here are the essential instructions:
There are 2 ways this can be done. 1. Use the WRT54GS as a router and cascade the routers. 2. Use the WRT54GS as an Access Point (AP). Solution for option 1. Set the LAN IP of the WRT54GS to 192.168.2.1 Set the WAN IP of the WRT54GS to 192.168.1.2 Set the Gateway and DNS to 192.168.1.1 Set the DNS server IP range to suit the new IP Connect the Ethernet cable from the WAN port of the WRT54GS to the LAN port of your choice. Clients will get an IP from the WRT54GS. Solution for option 2. Install DD-WRT for the WRT54GS Turn off the WAN port. Turn off the DHCP server Set the LAN IP to 192.168.1.2 Set the Gateway and DNS to 192.168.1.1 Connect the Ethernet cable from the LAN port to of the WRT54GS to the LAN port of your choice. Clients will get an IP from the TRENDnet device. This was done from the top of my head as I was to lazy to check my WRT54G for the settings, but I am sure they are correct. The difference between the 2 setups is that your network will appear as 2 different networks under option 1. In option 2 everything will appear as a single network. As far as function is concerned I don't think you will realistically notice the operational difference. As for the wireless side of things I suggest setting a different SSID and channel to the primary router. Try to use WPA security if the option is available. Regards Fred
You need to remove the OmniOutliner Professional.service file from ~/Library/Services If you want to use OmniOutliner, you can changed the clipping shortcut through the OS X keyboard prefs or using some other app that will modify service shortcuts for you.and also
Yes, I did restart after deleting the .service file. I did however find a .plist file (as your colleague suggested) related to OmniOutliner somewhere and once that was gone I am now rid of error messages as well.Links:
A colleague at work, who also happens to be called Ian, mentioned this excellent site about lacing and tying shoelaces: http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/index.htm
go to start menu and type cmd in the search bar and open cmd with administrator rights 1.type netsh winsock reset and hit enter....nevermind if it sais something about an error 2.type netsh int ip reset and hit enter.... 3. restart you computer...and the error should be gone and the internet working what you just did was a TCP/IP stack repair
Open Google Docs in a new window, open a Word Doc. Insert the picture you want from your computer. This converts it into rich text format. Now you can click on the picture in Google Docs, Copy it, then paste it into your gmail compose screen.
mileage = 100km / distance travelled * litres consumed
Deactivate smooth scrolling for listboxes in control panel/system/advanced/bla.
High altitude ballooning is an emerging hobby, since price of GPS and communications equipment has gotten quite low. It is an excellent hobby for people fascinated by space flight and telerobotics and has many learning aspects — from systems design to electronics design to software engineering. There is also an exciting risk factor, namely, that you could lose your precious electronics if something malfunctions. In this project, many of my interest and knowledge areas came together. Also, I have verified that the Earth is indeed round and that space is black. — Alexei Karpenko
(From http://www.petri.co.il/install_windows_2000_without_supplying_the_cd_key.htm)
How can I install Windows 2000 without supplying the CD key?
You can configure W2K to install without having to manually enter the CD key during the setup process.
First, you want to copy your Windows 2000 setup files from your CD to your hard drive. You have to copy at least the I386 directory.
Now go into the I386 directory you just copied onto your hard drive and look for a file called setupp.ini.
Right click it, select Properties, and remove the Read-only checkmark. Now open the file to edit it.
Your setupp.ini file should read something like this:
Replace the 3 X's (generally it'll be three zeros) at the end with "270". It should now read something like this:
That’s it! Now you can now install Windows 2000 without a serial number!
Water Conditioners There are two types of packaged water conditioners: non-precipitating and precipitating. Generally these names do not appear on the labels. ---Non-precipitating water conditioner characteristics: ties up hardness minerals in the water and holds them in solution (sequestering). No visible particles are formed. water remains clear usually contains phosphates water feels slippery safe for all washable fabrics used in automatic washers Examples: Calgon (a mixture of non-precipitating and precipitating chemicals), White Rain, Blue Raindrops, Spring Rain How they work: This type of water conditioner softens the water, breaks up the soil in the wash and keeps the hardness minerals from depositing on the clothes. These conditioners also trap the iron in the water if it is only a low concentration. When using non-precipitating water conditioner add the conditioner to the wash water before the detergent and again during the rinse cycle. It is especially important to add the conditioner during the rinse cycle. It will again lock up the hardness minerals to keep them from combining with the detergent left in the clothes from the wash. The amount of water conditioner you use depends on the water hardness as well as the amount of water and detergent. Read and follow the manufacturers' instructions for the amount of water conditioner to use. A correct amount will feel slippery between the fingers. Fabrics that have become discolored from detergent build-up can be restored or brightened by washing them in warm water using a cup of water conditioner without a detergent. The conditioner frees the trapped detergent and soil from the fibers. If you see suds appear as the clothes are washed, you know excess detergent and hard water deposits are being stripped from the clothes. When suds no longer appear on top of the water, it indicates the complete removal of trapped dirt and residue of washing additives. ---Precipitating water softener characteristics: combines with hardness minerals to form a visible, insoluble precipitate that floats on top of water makes water cloudy particles cling to fabric and to the inside surface of the machine the deposit makes fabric harsh, somewhat abrasive and dulls colors highly alkaline adversely affects wool and certain dyes not recommended for automatic washers Examples: Arm and Hammer Washing Soda, Raindrops, Blue Dew, Borax, Climalene, Melo, White King Water Softener, Borateem How to use: Use only in the wash water, not in the rinse water. If the softener is not thoroughly rinsed from fabrics, it can irritate the skin and affect the natural characteristics of the cloth. Fabrics that hold any residue become harsh and may scorch when ironed and yellow while in the dryer. Precipitating water softeners work satisfactorily in wringer-type washing machines. The soap curds and mineral residue are squeezed out of the clothes as they move through the wringer. In an automatic washer precipitate softeners form a residue which clings to fabric and the machine and is hard to remove.
