How to export a FreeNAS NFS share as a XenServer NFS VHD SR
Creating SR There was an error while trying to create the NFS storage repository Check your settings and try again. …How informative.
Hardware
Android – Make system update notification go away!
I’m getting more than a bit annoyed with the 4.4.3 update being pushed on me. I used to be a happy Android owner who updated my devices every time Google pushed a new update because I am a glutton. My… Continue Reading
Nexus 5, Family Mobile, No Data! [SOLVED]
I got a Nexus 5 for use on the Family Mobile (T-Mobile) network. I called in, activated the SIM and updated my IMEI on file with FM. Two hours later I started receiving phone calls and text messages, which was… Continue Reading
Asus RT-N12 Repeater Mode
I found a cheap router at Fry’s that claims to be able to act as a wireless bridge, access point and repeater. Cool; I bought it and brought it home. Only problem is the firmware is absolute garbage. I had… Continue Reading
Creative MuVo v100 – Not enough space on device
I dug up my MuVo after not using it for a few years, deleted all my music and tried to put new stuff on. It’s a 2GB device but after 200MB I was getting errors from both Ubuntu and the… Continue Reading
RAM – Converting speed to DDR value and vice versa
Pretty sure this was covered somewhere in the A+ guides but I couldn’t remember what it was without dicking around with the numbers. Makes it hard to confirm you’re buying the correct RAM speed for your motherboard when the packaging… Continue Reading
Ubuntu 9.10, Dell Vostro 1520
I finally decided to upgrade from 9.04. I did a fresh install using the alternate install CD. I am pleased to report that almost everything works satisfactorily out of the box. What works: Wireless, using Broadcom STA driver 0e:00.0 Network… Continue Reading
Ubuntu 9.04, Dell Vostro 1520
I successfully installed Ubuntu 9.04 on a Dell Vostro 1520, using both the LiveCD as well as the alternate installer. Update 2010/01/18: Most if not all of the problems I experienced with 9.04 have been resolved in 9.10. The speakers… Continue Reading
EnVision 7410e Video Specifications
This will not be of any interest to the average reader, but I’m posting this here because I keep losing my sticky notes and am tired of having to look this stuff up. EnVision’s site is useless. I don’t have… Continue Reading
XBOX Softmod, xSNES9x – How to exit a game in progress
Took me a while to figure this one out. To exit an xSNES9x ROM without having to reset the console, push on the right analog stick. This will bring up an in-game menu and will allow you to save states,… Continue Reading
XBOX Softmod, XBMC – How to play videos from a custom directory
After installing XBOX Media Center and uploading a bunch of video files to a folder I created to house them, I had a bit of trouble figuring out how to get XBMC to find those videos. In XBMC, if you… Continue Reading
XBOX Softmod – Can’t copy the installer to the hard drive
I had never used an XBOX before attempting this mod, so I had a little trouble initially. When I was supposed to copy the installer from the memory card to the hard drive using the XBOX’s media manager, I was… Continue Reading