There is a dilemma with linux which I think is partially why it has never truly made it to the desktop. There are two major interfaces – KDE and Gnome. These two have been battling it out for as long as I can remember – some people prefer the ‘Gnome look’, others prefer KDE. I’ll… Continue reading Making KDE look a little more like Gnome
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I am now a Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
I have been using Linux since Slackware arrived on a bunch of floppy disks, and while Linux changes constantly many of those techniques are the same. So I figured it would be nice to get some sort of recognition to show what I know. This certification seemed to fit that need nicely. I highly recommend… Continue reading I am now a Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
pfSense Firewall on an intel NUC
An Intel NUC is a perfect device to use as a pfSense firewall. Here’s why. Pros: Low power Quiet Reliable Very small – smaller than most modems / routers! Upgradeable Fast! Cons: Can be expensive Cheaper models come with Realtek ethernet chipsets, the i3 model comes with Intel chipsets which will work. Only one Ethernet… Continue reading pfSense Firewall on an intel NUC
Removing Suggested Apps from your Windows 10 Start Menu
The Windows 10 November update has come with a new setting that (by default) shows suggested apps within your start menu, to encourage you to visit the Microsoft Store. If this is not to your liking it is possible to disable this feature by following these steps. Go to your settings app by selecting settings in… Continue reading Removing Suggested Apps from your Windows 10 Start Menu
Installing Windows Mobile 10 (wm10) on your Windows Phone
This has worked for me on my Nokia Lumia 720. Back up all the data and pictures on the phone Hard reset the phone (For a beta OS its better to start from a clean phone) After hard reset, DO NOT restore from backup. Set up as new phone. Download Windows Insider App Select fast… Continue reading Installing Windows Mobile 10 (wm10) on your Windows Phone
Hard Reset your Windows Phone
If your phone is unresponsive and you can’t reach Settings , you may be able to reset your phone using the hardware buttons. On Nokia Lumia phones (and some others), do the following to reset your phone: Press and hold the Volume down and Power buttons at the same time until you feel a vibration… Continue reading Hard Reset your Windows Phone
Making Windows boot first in grub
Copy your original /boot/grub/grub.cfg to /boot/grub/grub.orig as a backup Find your grub include files – usually /etc/grub.d Move 30_os-prober to 09_os-prober so that it is now located before 10_linux Run grub-mkconfig and check that things are in the right order Run grub-mkconfig > /boot/grub/grub/cfg (you will need to sudo su for this) Then reboot. If… Continue reading Making Windows boot first in grub
Microsoft Edge Malware Popup
Just today I managed to get this annoying popup happening: Something I didn’t think possible in Windows 10’s new browser. The popup incorrectly identifies the browser as “chrome” and warns that I have been infected with “TRJ.DealWare.Stealth”, with the only answer to call 1-800-037-636. Windows defender (installed by default) picked up nothing. I installed spybot… Continue reading Microsoft Edge Malware Popup
Microsoft Volume Licensing Tips
After having spent significant time trying to find answers, and constantly hitting brick walls with vague or non-existant terms, hopefully this list of hints regarding Microsofts Volume Licensing will help someone. User CALs / Device CALs You need 1 User/Device CAL for each user/device that uses any of the services of your windows server, including… Continue reading Microsoft Volume Licensing Tips
Enabling “God Mode” in Windows 10
For those of you that have just installed a fresh new Windows 10, but are finding the settings a little tricky to naviage – or you just want a quick way to access all settings in one place – there is a shortcut you can create. Right click on your desktop and create a new… Continue reading Enabling “God Mode” in Windows 10