UEFI+GPT+dongled OS = Printing endles Dollars for PC Manufacter and M$. UEFI was offered for “security reasons” but in my opinion the normal users should be prevented by this “UEFI LOCK” to use Dual Boot or remove Windows on owned hardware, in cases of Mainboard failures the Users are forced to buy new Mainboards with […]
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Linux: 46″ inch Weatherstation Display with Thinclient PC and Linux OS
With Tiny Core Linux: 46″ inch Weatherstation Display with FSC S500 Thinclient PC and Linux OS connected via DVI-D to HDMI Cable Awesome to see Satellite Images in HDTV Resolution and Full Color all developed by me. www.linuxonlinehelp.eu YOU NEED NOT to buy a “SmartTV” of Samsung cause the Thinchlient uses open Linux and offers […]
Security Warning Sicherheitsproblem: Visa Card Model 2013 with RFID Chip
Sicherheitsproblem Visa Karte Modell 2013: Wie auch beim neuen Ausweis mit RFID Chip besitzt die neue Visa Karte einen Funkchip RFID der die Kartennummer per Funk zur Kassen senden kann. Grund wird eine Umstellung des Bezahlvorganges beim Einkauf sein, Missbrauch ist nun also per Hackersoftware und Smartphone denkbar! Quasi Taschendiebstahl auf 10Meter im vorbeigehen! Tip: […]
Debian Bug: Slow user switching at Console (su, sudo, slow ssh logon, slow PC,IPv6 Problems)
Problem: On a Debian Squeeze/Ubuntu with default setup the interaction can be very slow at your Home Network. SSH Logon seems to hang seconds, Browser startup and www browsing could be slow or offer waits Background: IPv6 was implemented on newer OS, but never used at Local Networks (IPv4) cause there are no IPv6 Nameservers!!! […]
Debian Linux Wheezy: Partitioning 3TB Hard Drives with GPT Table (fdisk show 2TB max.)
Problem: On Debian Linux the brand new 3TB SATA Drives only seen as 2TB Drives by fdisk Background: GPT Partition Table must be used as new technology Solution: install “gdisk” the GPT Tool for big Drives with #sudo aptitude install gdisk clean the new Drives first Table Headers with #sudo dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sdb count=1 bs=512 […]
Hardware Bugs: Seagate ST3000DM001 9YN166 3TB Drives Click Noise
Problem: My brand new Seagate Drives running as Raid1 with two Seagate ST3000DM001-9YN166 on Debian clicks sometimes. Background: Noise is made by parking heads and spin control by the firmware, often seen on Home NAS (Update 2017: The Firmware of this Generation is buggy, Fault rate 70% after 2 Years) Solution: go to Manufacter Site […]
Hardware Tip: “Null Euro” entkoppelte Festplatte (“Zero Dollar” Hard Drive acoustic decoupling)
Problem: Festplatten brummen in PC Gehaeuse, Schwingungen werden uebertragen. Harddrive rotations transmitted by case parts and acousitc boosted up Professionelle Produkte zum entkoppeln kosten bis 30 Euro. Professional Parts must be paid up to 40 Dollars/Drive Lösung: “Null Euro” Lösung – “Zero Dollar” Solution Festplatten im 5.25 Zoll Laufwerk auf Einmachgummis haengen Harddrives mounted on […]
Chromebook Replacement: Get or build your Firefoxbook with Linux for free
A free Howto to get a free Chromebook Replacement: Called Firefoxbook Everybody knows a product called chromebook, but you must not buy such a laptop with branded OS! Here is a small Howto get a similar Laptop with free firefox. How does it work? Easy, the Laptop boots from Stick or CF-Card to RAMDISK, the […]