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Jun/12

Linking Withings Scale To Fitbit

Filed Under Wearables, Website at 24th June 2012 0:01 by

It’s possible to link the scales from Withings to Fitbit’s website as shown in this article. However, logging into Fitbit I couldn’t see the the link to it what so ever. It turns out the link was removed in an … Continue reading →

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Jun/12

Ubuntu 12.04 DHCP Server

Filed Under Linux at 18th June 2012 0:01 by

Overview A DHCP server issues computers on the network IP addresses. Normally this is done by the router but a computer is more flexible because: Cheap to add multiple network interface cards More control over network traffic Fits into other … Continue reading →

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Jun/12

Install Oracle (Sun) JRE On Ubuntu 12.04

Filed Under Linux at 11th June 2012 0:01 by
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Below should work for Ubuntu 12.04 for 32 and 64 bit. Add Oracle’s repository to repository list: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/java Update sources: sudo apt-get update Install JRE 7: sudo apt-get install oracle-java7-installer Java JRE will not install in Ubuntu 12.04

03

Jun/12

Ubuntu Sticky Edges

Filed Under Linux at 3rd June 2012 0:01 by

Overview I had setup Ubuntu 12.04 on a laptop which was connected to a docking station with dual monitor setup. After installing the nVidia drivers and setting up the screens I found that the mouse would lag when crossing between … Continue reading →

28

May/12

Windows Explorer Not Refreshing

Filed Under Windows at 28th May 2012 0:01 by

After a crash I encountered an issue where Windows Explorer would not automatically refresh in Microsoft Windows 7. For example downloading a file using a web browser to the Desktop the file doesn’t appear until you Right click > Refresh. … Continue reading →

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May/12

AutoBrite Snow Foam Mini Review

Filed Under Review at 22nd May 2012 0:01 by

Overview I purchased a Snow Foam lancer from AutoBrite for a Karcher 2.335. The snow foam comes with a head and a 500ml sample bottle of AutoBrite Magi Snow Foam. Snow Foam Lancer The lancer looks and feels very well … Continue reading →

14

May/12

Banner Image 16

Filed Under Website at 14th May 2012 21:36 by

Clue: allows a 200mm fan to breath…

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May/12

Ubuntu 12.04 Server Install Stops At Purple Screen

Filed Under Linux at 7th May 2012 0:01 by

I was installing Ubuntu 12.04 server edition and after it detected the network interface it stopped at a blank purple screen. The install hadn’t hung because characters appeared in the bottom grey bar when you pressing any keys on the … Continue reading →