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Jan/09Linux Command Line Tips
Some handy tips for working in the command line on Linux. source ~/.bashrc Forces bash to reload the .bashrc file in your home directory. I used it when I have modified the .bashrc file e.g added a new alias or … Continue reading
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Jan/09Free VPN For The iPhone
Whilst I was away I was aware of the dangers of using open and free access points. Even using an unfamiliar network say at your friend or family’s house. I discovered HotSpotShield which provides a free VPN service for the … Continue reading
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Jan/09Windows Vista Start Bar Search
I have always liked Quicksilver or the search function in Mac OSX 10.4/5 how you can invoke a search bar using keyboard shortcuts and start typing for a program you want to launch (as well as other options). In Windows … Continue reading
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Jan/09Apache Tuning
Thread Manager The modular nature of Apache has the ability to switch and replace modules interchangeably. In Apache 2 there is a new thread processing manager. Whilst it brings true multi threading to Apache, it increased the overhead and complexity … Continue reading
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Dec/08Why Linux Desktop Is Not Ready… Yet
Overview I have taken the good old Linux computer to the new flat as the main computer here. My girlfriend uses this computer to do her daily activities like checking email. Over time I have noticed more and more show … Continue reading
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Dec/08Enabling Remote Access To MySQL
I recently set up a virtual machine with Linux running on it to test stuff out. I ran into the issue which I have solved many times when I had installed my server at home which has a LAMP set … Continue reading
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Dec/08MySQL Tuning
MySQL has various configurations to customize the way MySQL functions. One of the easiest way I have found to change the set up of MySQL in terms on scaling is the default configuration files for different sized servers. In Ubuntu … Continue reading
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Dec/08VPS Hosting With CheapVPS
Overview During the past couple of months I have noticed my site ( as well as other things) have been going down unexpectedly. The server running at home was getting on now (first purchased in 1997 as a desktop PC … Continue reading