A tool-free way to fix your computers, even some appliances: The true "cold boot" I’ve kept an air conditioner running years after it stopped turning on, and fixed some seemingly impossible-to-diagnose computer problems, all in seconds without any tools. This is possible because electrical charges can build up on some circuit boards (like the motherboard in your computer), and removing those charges can be just the magic you need. The true “cold boot:” Boot means to start or restart, and here’s how you can achieve a true “cold boot” on your computer. Shut down your computer normally—once it is completely off, unplug the power cord. About laptops If you have a laptop, remove the battery completely for a brief period. More tips for computer problems If you are trying to fix a problem on a Windows computer, even better is to restart in safe mode, shut down and then do a cold boot. Also: clean out your computer twice a year! Tip: If a program ever asks you to restart, choose “No,” shut down any running programs, and do a cold boot. Fixing air conditioners?
How to Crack a Wi-Fi Network. | Arrow Webzine - StumbleUpon 1.Back Track Today we’re going to run down, step-by-step, how to crack a Wi-Fi network with WEP security turned on. Dozens of tutorials on how to crack WEP are already all over the internet using this method. Seriously—Google it. Unless you’re a computer security and networking ninja, chances are you don’t have all the tools on hand to get this job done. * A compatible wireless adapter—This is the biggest requirement. * A BackTrack 3 Live CD. * A nearby WEP-enabled Wi-Fi network. * Patience with the command line. To crack WEP, you’ll need to launch Konsole, BackTrack’s built-in command line. First run the following to get a list of your network interfaces: The only one I’ve got there is labeled ra0. Now, run the following four commands. {*style:<i>airmon-ng stop (interface) ifconfig (interface) down macchanger –mac 00:11:22:33:44:55 (interface) airmon-ng start (interface) </i>*} Now it’s time to pick your network. To see a list of wireless networks around you. You’re almost there. </b>*} 3.
Look at the left image to make her spin clockwise and look at the right one to make her spin counterclockwise Aaaalllmooooost!! Got it! Nie try math.. Haters gonna hate Only time XplanetFX xplanetFX est une application permettant de bénéficier d’un magnifique fond d’écran de la terre en temps réel sur laquelle j’avais publié un premier billet en janvier 2011 expliquant comment l’installer dans Ubuntu puis un deuxième en février 2011 pour présenter les nouvelles fonctionnalités. Ce troisième billet vous propose d’installer ce fond d’écran dans Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. Cette version s’enrichit de nouveaux thèmes téléchargeables directement à partir de l’application, vous devriez donc trouvez facilement celui qui vous correspond le mieux. xplanetFX n’étant pas disponible dans les dépôts officiels d’Ubuntu, vous ne devez suivre les explications suivantes qu’en toute connaissance de cause. Pour installer xplanetFX dans Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, ouvrez un terminal et, afin de télécharger l’application dans sa dernière mouture, entrez la commande : wget Une fois ce téléchargement terminé, lancez l’installation à l’aide de la commande :
TightVNC: VNC-Compatible Free Remote Control / Remote Desktop Software - StumbleUpon 64 Things Every Geek Should Know & Caintech.co.uk - StumbleUpon If you consider yourself a geek, or aspire to the honor of geekhood, here’s an essential checklist of must-have geek skills. The term ‘geek’, once used to label a circus freak, has morphed in meaning over the years. What was once an unusual profession transferred into a word indicating social awkwardness. As time has gone on, the word has yet again morphed to indicate a new type of individual: someone who is obsessive over one (or more) particular subjects, whether it be science, photography, electronics, computers, media, or any other field. A geek is one who isn’t satisfied knowing only the surface facts, but instead has a visceral desire to learn everything possible about a particular subject. A techie geek is usually one who knows a little about everything, and is thus the person family and friends turn to whenever they have a question. 2. If you rolled your eyes here, that is a good thing. 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Clapico's Blog 10 Most Famous Trees in the World | Touropia - StumbleUpon Famous trees come and go. L’Arbre du Ténéré was once considered the most isolated tree on Earth, a landmark on caravan routes in the Sahara, until it was knocked down by a drunk Libyan truck driver in 1973. This year in August, the famous Anne Frank tree in Amsterdam was blown down by high winds during a storm. 10Arbol del Tule Árbol del Tule, a Montezuma Cypress, is located in the town center of Santa María del Tule in the Mexican state of Oaxaca . 9Cotton Tree The Cotton Tree is an historic symbol of Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone. 8Boab Prison Tree The Boab Prison Tree is a large hollow tree just south of Derby in Western Australia. 7Major Oak The Major Oak is a huge oak tree in the heart of Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England. 6Lone Cypress The Lone Cypress Tree near Monterey is probably the most famous point along the 17-Mile Drive, a scenic road through Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach. 5Tree of Life 4Socotra Dragon Trees 3General Sherman 2Cedars of God
10 Verbal Communication Skills Worth Mastering Last week I read a blog post 7 Personal Branding Predictions for 2011 by personal branding expert Dan Schawbel. One of his seven predications for 2011 was that soft skills will become more important than hard skills. Dan said, “When enough people have similar talents, and are competing for the same positions and opportunities, the real differentiator is your interpersonal skills. The way you present yourself, how you communicate with other people, whether it’s in an interview or with management at work, can make or break your personal brand. Schawbel then went on to highlight a new research report by Kelly Services conducted with 134,000 people. This made me ask myself, “What are some of the top verbal communication skills that people need to master if they want to stand out from their competitors.” Below are my top 10 verbal communication tips we should all strive to master. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9 Be concise. 10. Bonus Tip: Verbal Modeling. Related Posts: What’s Your Brand?
Linux Environment Variables - Linux Commands LINUX CLASSES - THE BASICS Environment Variables Environment variables in the bash shell help you in several ways. Certain built-in variables change the shell in ways that make your life a little easier, and you can define other variables to suit your own purposes. · HOME defines the home directory for a user. · PATH defines a list of directories to search through when looking for a command to execute. To list the current values of all environment variables, issue the command env or list a specific variable with the echo command, prefixing the variable n ame with a dollar sign (the second line shows the result of the echo command): echo $HOME/home/hermie You've already learned how to customize your shell prompt with the PS1 variable. Understanding the Path Variable As in DOS, the shell uses the PATH variable to locate a command. echo $PATH/bin:/usr/bin:/usr/local/bin When you enter a command, the shell looks in each of the directories specified in PATH to try to find it. PATH=$PATH:$HOME/bin
3 Ways To Deal With a Hater - How To Respond To Criticism YouTube star Kate Upton just landed on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s annual swimsuit issue…and she’s already getting trashed by some modeling industry people. One casting agent even told the New York Times that Kate’s look was “too obvious” with her “too-blond hair and that kind of face that anyone with enough money can go out and buy.” Um…ouch. Like Kate, you’ve probably run into criticism about your work at some point (although, for your sake, we hope it wasn’t that harsh). Get Pissed It’s normal to get upset when someone says something that’s less than positive about you—take a few moments or even a few weeks to process it. Put It In Perspective Okay, sure—it’s totally offensive when your coworker says something mean, but it’s important to take a little time to think about why she might have said that. And other times, people are just haters for the sake of it—or their motivation is a little skewed. Shake It Off
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