Author Archive

May
06
Get acces to your Kubuntu samba server

Posted by Flo in Tech, Tricks on May 6th, 2012.
Tags: , , , , , , ,

While trying to access some files on my Kubuntu computer from Mac OS X through samba, I ran into the problem that the password I set in the Kubuntu’s system settings for network sharing was denied. It turned out that it wasn’t even accessible through smbclient from the machine itself, and it resulted in a NT_STATUS_ACCESS_DENIED error. The fix was actually quite simple and probably the result of lazy reading when I was setting up the samba server. Read on if you’ve got the same problems.

(more...)
12 Comments (10,916 views)

Nov
30
Retrieving files from mac OSX (backup) dmg file

Posted by Flo in Tricks on November 30th, 2010.
Tags: , , ,

A little while ago, the my brother’s macbook pro died a horrible death (Apple hardware tends to do that). Luckily a backup of the hard disk could be made with the mac disk utility. Well, luckily… Retrieving the data from the .dmg file seems to be more troublesome than I hoped it would be. When accessed with mac software, not all data could be retrieved (some files don’t even appear). However, after a long night of work, I got access to all the files again. How? read on…

(more...)
11 Comments (24,319 views)

May
12
Kubuntu Lucid Lynx after upgrade gfx driver problems

Posted by Flo in Tricks on May 12th, 2010.
Tags: , , ,

After upgrading to the new Kubuntu version: Lucid Lynx, the graphics drivers on my computer stopped functioning. Any attempt to reïnstall them failed because they seemed to be already intstalled. After a quick search, more people seem to be affected by this. The only work-around I found resulted in working open source drivers (for ATI: fglrx), but not in working commercial drivers. Though, after an hour of trial and error problem solving I seem to have everything working again. Here’s a short guide for people who didn’t find the solution yet.

(more...)
1 Comment (10,462 views)

Oct
24
Free Usenet Binary Servers with IPv6

Posted by Flo in File sharing on October 24th, 2009.
Tags: , ,

Usenet is probably the best source for your daily downloading needs, but a big problem is finding the right servers, that is, if you don’t want to pay for it. The reality is that there aren’t free usenet binary servers, simply because it would cost too much to maintain them. However, with the sudden need to make the IPv6 system more popular, there are a few free binary servers open for public, but you’ll need to enable IPv6 on your computer to use them. In this guide I will give the easiest setup how to do this using SABnzbd+. If it’s not working for you, I also have a few IPv4 binary servers for you, maybe they’ll work.

(more...)
No Comments (36,654 views)

Oct
19
Internetspotter back in action

Posted by Flo in Site news on October 19th, 2009.
Tags: ,

After a big wordpress problem, internetspotter is back alive.

(more...)
No Comments (4,553 views)

Sep
25
Time Wasters of the Month September 2009

Posted by Flo in Offbeat on September 25th, 2009.
Tags: , ,

Your monthly compilation of time wasting is back, this month with some puzzle games. Brain training seems to be important, so try them out.

(more...)
No Comments (4,690 views)

Aug
04
Time Wasters of the Month August 2009

Posted by Flo in Offbeat on August 4th, 2009.
Tags: , ,

Big chance your vacation is nearly over, so it may be your last chance to play games, liek, no life! If you have run out of ideas, here are some new ones, enjoy!

(more...)
No Comments (7,424 views)

Jul
24
Time Wasters of the Month July 2009

Posted by Flo in Offbeat on July 24th, 2009.
Tags: , ,

It’s still getting hotter, too hot to actually work… So it’s an ideal moment to waste some time playing games. Well, if you’ve got a laptop and you can sit outside. Enjoy this month’s Time Wasters.

(more...)
No Comments (5,037 views)

Jun
22
Time Wasters of the Month June 2009

Posted by Flo in Offbeat on June 22nd, 2009.
Tags: , ,

Well, it’s finally here, the new Time Waters. I forgot to post one at the beginning of the month, so it’s a bit late… But oh well, this month’s are interesting as ever, so check them out!

(more...)
No Comments (27,004 views)

May
07
Time Wasters of the Month May 2009

Posted by Flo in Offbeat on May 7th, 2009.
Tags: , ,

While the Swine Flu is spreading all over the world, you are thinking: what to do to be safe? Well, the best way is to store a lot of food in your fridge, and lock yourself into your house till the whole world is zombiefied, and it’s safe to come out. And guess what, that’s gonna take a while, so you’ve got a lot of spare time on your hands, luckily there’s this month’s Time Wasters…

(more...)
No Comments (4,709 views)