Windows XP USB Install Media creation – from Windows
Use RUFUS via WinXP (or other) in VirtualBox (platform independent). Mount (enable USB access in the virtual machine) the USB device (will need to unmount in the host OS to be visible … Read More
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Ubuntu MATE – window border edge size adjustment for easier resize grab
Biggest complaint on high resolution screens is that the theme setups have not been adjusted to ease window resizing… these 1px borders are nearly impossible to catch with a mouse … Read More
USB Flash Drive Formatting on OSX for different needs
Differences in formatting USB flash drives on OSX will allow for maximum flexibility of their use. The main difference is made during the “FORMAT:” selection in the “Erase” page… For … Read More
Arch Linux – Things to do after install (MacBook Pro Retina)
Some things to do after a painful Antergos installation – painful, because it is SLOW! and regardless whether you have the minimal ISO or the max ISO – it seems … Read More
Arch Linux on Macbook Pro Retina – Wifi enable
Even installing the Antergos or Manjaro variants will not give you wifi when finally booting into the system. Hopefully, you have your TB-Ethernet adapter and a connection: Update the package … Read More
Ubuntu on Acer CB3-111 Chromebook using crouton
Enter DEVELOPER MODE: Boot holding down [esc] + [refresh] + [power] Disable secure boot, and accept Dev Mode: [ctrl] + [D], [enter] System will reboot, and enter dev mode – … Read More
Acer Aspire R 11 (R3 131T) – Linux install – Mint Cinnamon 17.2 32-bit
Let’s get to it! 1. BIOS update – add supervisor password to change boot modes, reboot 2. BIOS update – change UEFI to Legacy, disable secure boot, reboot 3. BIOS … Read More
Use dd on OSX to make liveUSB drive (linux) from ISO image
*Note that this process is slightly different for Linux and Windows systems. The process is very simple – in three steps: 1. Determine the disk Number. 2. Unmount the disk … Read More
Android GenyMotion – Pinch Zoom
Pinch Zoom – what we take for granted on mobile devices is fully supported on GenyMotion / Android. The trick is [CTRL] + [Left Mouse Click] and move mouse LEFT … Read More
Android on OSX via GenyMotion
Running Android OS through GenyMotion/VirtualBox Account registration for personal license of Genymotion @ www.genymotion.com – for GoogleApps support (e.g. PlayStore, GMail, etc.) – it is necessary to add ARM Support … Read More
