Virtual Reality Powered Computer
Here is some nice info on how to install MySQL and phpmyadmin in windows environment:
http://www.trainsignaltraining.com/insta…ql-on-iis7
http://www.trainsignaltraining.com/insta…erver-2008
make sure to specify correct pma user name for your sql server (root etc.)
copy and paste using the console in vSphere is disabled by default. (security feature)
to enable copy and paste:
1. using vSphere client right click on the virtual machine and click on edit settings.
2. navigate to : options/ advanced/ general and click on configuration parameters.
click add row and add these two parameters:
isolation.tools.copy.disable – false
isolation.tools.paste.disable – false
It is possible to set this as a default for all the vms using the ssh access and editing this file: /etc/vmware/config
more information: http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsi…Id=1026437
moodle Alternate login URL redirection
administration/ users/ authentication/ manage authentication/
Alternate Login URL:
you can remove the entry from your database (table mdl_config) using, e.g., phpmyadmin for mysql or dbforge for MSSQL.
Move to Google + or Not
1. backup your pictures and save them from Facebook:2. Contact import is broken at this time because Facebook broke it 
here is the info which doesn’t work at this time: http://www.techfeb.com/2011/07/import-fa…ogle-plus/
you can vote here: http://likevsplus.com/
Another reason to jailbreak 
If you have backup copy of your installation media most likely it is in ISO format.
You can burn it to a CD/ DVD or extract it and use it for installation.The other option is to use free DAEMON Tools lite program to attach the ISO file as a CD/ DVD.here is the link: http://www.disc-tools.com/download/daemonI recommend selecting only the DAEMON Tools Lite Core Files during the installation.
If you need to image computer lab here is good open source software:
The simplest and most portable design I found is done from a business card. (This one requires some work 
)
Here is the link: http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-b…Pod-stand/
My second choices:
BatRest iPhone folding stand I found on thinkgeek is listed as a iPhone
3G compatible but after talking to the customer support I was assured it
works with iPhone 4.
I will update after I test it out myself. here is the link: http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/b6f5/
There are couple more choices but the two first choices I listed are the same size as a business card and will easily fit in my compact wallet.
other options:
http://www.myibend.com/
http://www.seskimo.com/index.php
Apple unlocked iPhone 4 in the US
Remove Mac Malware (Fake Defender etc.)
Start spotlight (using keyboard “command” key + “space bar” key)
type Activity Monitor and press return.
After the Activity monitor opens only “My Processes” list is displayed
and need to be changed to “All Processes” from the drop down menu in the
middle/ upper right corner of the Activity monitor window.
Depending on the malware variant name you are removing you need to find it and select it under the “Process Name” column.
Once selected click the red stop sign “Quit Process” button which is
located on the upper left corner of the Activity Monitor window and
click on “Force Quit”
Open Finder and go to the Applications folder.
Again depending on the malware name locate it in the Applications folder
and drag it to the trash. (make sure to empty the trash once done)
Aditionally you should remove the malware from the Login Item list which is located in the user accounts under System Preferences.
Using spotlight type accounts and press return.
Click on the Login Items button.
Select the coresponding malware name you are removing and click on the minus button located below the list of Login Items.
Make sure to install all available updates from the Software Updates under the apple menu.
Consider getting antivirus. 
Another good website with removal information: http://blog.macguy.info/2011/05/malware-on-mac.html
If you had to work in air-conditioned datacenter and or directly next to it you know how much noise all the machinery can generate.
To be green it would be nice to setup datacenter with low energy consumption servers with passive cooling as well as no air-conditioning.
this solution should help with the no air-conditioning cooling part: http://arstechnica.com/business/news/201…nology.ars
And this is Facebook approach: http://www.matternetwork.com/2011/4/face…server.cfm
With a single mac computer there is no need to have multiple machines in order to boot windows, mac and linux.
Good place to start: http://lifehacker.com/5531037/how-to-tri…p-required
This solution is great if native OS is needed in order to use hardware to the full potential or if the software virtualization solution is not sufficient for other reasons.
For the software virtualization solution my choise would be:
1. open source VirtualBox
or paid solution :
2. Parallels
PowerPoint or Keynote are great for creating presentations and slideshow on your windows or apple computer.
Here are some options if you need to create presentations or slideshow online:
1. http://prezi.com/
2. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/web-ap…_id=SEARCH
3. http://picasa.google.com/features.html
It is not always easy to know the location of nearby cell towers.
Quick and easy way to turn you computer connected to the living rooms flat screen TV is to use boxee software.
http://www.boxee.tv/ 
Mac Antivirus
To protect yourself good antivirus will help.
Here are two options to get you started:
Eset Cybersecurity for Mac
Price: 1 mac/ year 39.99
Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition
Price: 1 mac/ year free
ClamXav
Price: 1 mac/ year free
What to use if Skype is not the option you are looking for.
For Windows, Mac, iPhone and or Android client here are two options:
DVD movie doesn’t play on ubuntu 11.04
you can enable it in terminal:
1. sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras
2. sudo /usr/share/doc/libdvdread4/install-css.sh
3. insert dvd
Software to archive personal DVD library
Make sure you have restricted extras and DVD play capability configured http://vrpc.com/showthread.php?tid=19.
From the terminal:
1. sudo add-apt-repository ppa
tebbins/handbrake-releases
2. sudo apt-get update
3. sudo apt-get install handbrake-gtk
the newly installed software can be accessed in the sound and video application menu or by using the launcher search feature for handbrake.
T-Mobile
AT&T
Frequency on UMTS/HSPA 3G
850 MHz/ 1900 MHz
Frequency on GSM/GPRS/EDGE 2G
850 MHz and 1900 MHz
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AT&T_Mobility
High Density WiFi Deployment
Researching options:
1. 25 Cisco access points with controler
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/w…ducts.html
2. 25 Meraki access points with cloud based controler
http://meraki.com/products_services/enterprise
3. 25 Ruckus access points new design with 16 antennas and ZoneDirector controller hardware/ software.
600 per unit,Power injector 50, 25 aps controller 1125 4000
560 yearly support
http://www.ruckuswireless.com/enterprises/education
Controller: http://www.ruckuswireless.com/products/controllers
4. 12 Xirrus access points new design with 4,8 or 16 access points in
one device with on board controller and controlled using XM-3300-CC
server appliance or software version on existing server. Price ~ 750 per
radio. If one unit has 4 access points the price would be 4 x 750.
http://xirrus.com/products/arrays-80211abgn.php
Controller: http://xirrus.com/products/management.php
Nice comparison of Ruckus and Cisco on tomshardware.com
One solution is to add the senders email address to the exception list in content filtering properties.
1. Open EMC
2. expand OC
3. Click on Hub Transport
4. Anti Spam tab
5. Right click on Content Filtering
6. Exceptions tab
7. ender and add senders email
I don’t recommend this if exchange is the only spam filter because spammers can spoof the from address.
good links to start:
iPhone wifi stumbler tool for detecting and troubleshooting wifi networks.
VMware ESXi vs. XenServer: Cloud and Desktop Feature Showdown
http://www.developer.com/services/vmware…wdown.htmlMoving ESXi installation to USB key
http://serverfault.com/questions/272178/…to-usb-key
Hard decisions on which flavor of Linux to choose.
Personal choice is Ubuntu (good success rate installing it on various hardware).
I am always impressed with opeSUSE clean design.
Good place to see the latest Linux distribution updates is distrowatch.com
malware took over your computer?
Monitor CPU Temperature
http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/
configurable to run in the system tray or can be extended and display readings as a windows 7 gadget.
1. windows start button
2. type “manage wireless networks” in the search field
