Thursday, August 4, 2011

vSphere enable copy and paste

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

 moodle Alternate login URL redirection

How to disable redirect login page if you have two moodle sites setup as peers and have it redirected using alternate login URL:

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.

http://docs.moodle.org/20/en/Authentication

Thursday, July 14, 2011

GOOGLE+

 Move to Google + or Not

to prepare make sure you have a backup Smile1. backup your pictures and save them from Facebook:
goto Account/ Account Settings
click on learn more next to Download your information (enter your FB password)
you will request the download and Facebook will notify you by email when it is ready
(This could take couple of hours depending on the number if pictures you have)
Once you receive the email notification you can click on the download link and save
your pictures to your computer.
(this will strip down any comments and custom names from your pictures)

2. Contact import is broken at this time because Facebook broke it Sad
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/

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

iOS 4 pdf vulnerability

 Another reason to jailbreak Smile

If your iPhone or iPad is free from apple you can protect yourself against the PDF vulnerability.
Here is more info:
http://www.iphonehacks.com/2011/07/insta…ility.html
The other option is not to open PDF files from untrusted sources and wait for apple to fix it.

ISO Disk Image Mounter

 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/daemon

I recommend selecting only the DAEMON Tools Lite Core Files during the installation.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Friday, July 8, 2011

iPhone stand

 The simplest and most portable design I found is done from a business card. (This one requires some work Smile )

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

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Apple unlocked iPhone 4 in the US

 Apple unlocked iPhone 4 in the US

Will this happen on Wednesday 6/15/11 ?
update: Apple Store
unfortunately it is only GSM phone with the limitations listed below.More and more sources are reporting this info about factory unlocked iPhone.
Already many countries around the world sells unlocked iPhone and the closest one is Canada.The bad news would be high price ~ 600 additionally there is no information indicating if the phone would be both GSM and CDMA as well as no indication about including 1700mhz frequency which is missing for 3G usability on the t-mobile network in the US.The good news would be for the GSM version of the phone there is no need for contract on ATT, usable as a phone around the world without the hustle of software/ hardware unlock.http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/unlocked-i…ag=nl.e550
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-16GB-Quadban…769&sr=8-2
http://vrpc.com/att-vs-t-mobile-frequency/

Remove Mac Malware

 Bug  Remove Mac Malware (Fake Defender etc.)

Apples official removal steps: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4650

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. Smile

Another good website with removal information: http://blog.macguy.info/2011/05/malware-on-mac.html

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