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Jul/11

Synergy (Project) Windows To Windows

Filed Under Linux, Mac, Software, Windows at 20th July 2011 0:01 by

Overview It’s been a while since I have used a “stable” software which almost made me tear my hair out! As good as the concept of Synergy is the execution could have been better. All credit to the software and … Continue reading →

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Jun/11

Apache 2 Hardening Tips

Filed Under Linux, Security, Software at 26th June 2011 0:01 by

Below are some of the tricks I use or found useful to try to mitigate unwanted attention. Whilst this is not a definitive guide these are simple quick things that can be done. This was written for Ubuntu but it … Continue reading →

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Jul/09

Ubuntu Music Streaming Server – Ampache

Filed Under Linux, Music at 22nd July 2009 0:01 by

Overview I wanted a music server for personal use so that I can access my music collection remotely or locally. A web front end with the ability to stream to various players would be key. It had to run on … Continue reading →

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Dec/08

MythWeb Preview

Filed Under Linux, T.V at 11th December 2008 8:20 by

I have yet again set up MythTV on Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron. It wasn’t as easy or running as well as my previous install on the same machine but with and older version of Ubuntu. Now that I have moved … Continue reading →

2

Dec/08

Considering Server Replacement

Filed Under Linux, Website at 2nd December 2008 19:49 by

I am starting to see problems with my old, long running server. It gets bogged down very easily. I am considering 2 options: 1. Buy / get a new computer 2. Rent a Virtual Private Server (VPS) 3. Amazon Web … Continue reading →

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Nov/08

O2 Home Broadband & O2 Wireless Box II

Filed Under Networking, Review at 24th November 2008 23:32 by

Overview I have signed up with O2 Home Broadband. It was very cheap as I am an existing O2 customer. Like most broadband companies they offer an “up to” speed of a certain amount and a free router. Ordering To … Continue reading →

2

Nov/08

Ubuntu 8.04 Upgrade To Ubuntu 8.10 No Sound

Filed Under Linux at 2nd November 2008 13:52 by

Overview The new version of Ubuntu was released last week on Thursday (29th October 2008) with Ubuntu 8.10 “Intrepid Ibex”. There have been many talks and reviews about the new release and people even think it’s a more stable release … Continue reading →

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Oct/08

Server Rebuild Update

Filed Under Website at 30th October 2008 22:12 by

There was a rebuild of the server scheduled for the summer but it has yet to happen. Whilst the server is still up and running despite the number of error messages it still needs a fresh start. I now hope … Continue reading →