Throwing this here for reference. Needed to use it a fair amount lately.
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Using Disk Part to Convert GPT to MBR
Throwing this here for reference. Needed to use it a fair amount lately.
Monday, January 25, 2016
Remote Desktop Windows to Ubuntu Easy Mode
Here are all the resources to turn on remote access to a Ubuntu system to make it possible to remote into it from a Windows computer.
You'll need a copy of TightVNC from here:
Next on the Ubuntu machine follow the directions from here:
Make note of your IP address on the Ubuntu machine. Terminal > ifconfig
You might get an error about 'No matching security types'. If you do head here and do this:
From those, you should easily have remote desktop setup on Ubuntu and be able to remote in using TightVNC from the Windows side of things.
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Welcome Hacker News Readers!
Welcome!
Just want to say I'm overwhelmed with the love the blog has received today from the HN community.
Take a look around, if there's any content you would like to see more of please let me know!
~Michael
Just want to say I'm overwhelmed with the love the blog has received today from the HN community.
Take a look around, if there's any content you would like to see more of please let me know!
~Michael
25 Most Common Passwords of 2015
Gizmodo has published the 25 most common passwords of 2015. Link to original article here.
Edit: The 25 that appear in the list are:
A lot of these are the same from previous years like 12345.
One that did catch my eye was 1qaz2wsx
Take a look at your keyboard to see that one. While it has potential, it could be a little longer. It is still the strongest one from the list though.
For research purposes, I have went ahead and pulled these 25 most common passwords of 2015 into a convenient text file. Located at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5qOIaafmEh3NWhXTnBXR1kzZzg/view?usp=sharing
Hopefully, 2016 will bring much stronger passwords to the general public, but going off of previous years, I have my doubts.
Edit: The 25 that appear in the list are:
123456 password 12345678 qwerty 12345 123456789 football 1234 1234567 baseball welcome 1234567890 abc123 111111 1qaz2wsx dragon master monkey letmein login princess qwertyuiop solo passw0rd starwars
A lot of these are the same from previous years like 12345.
One that did catch my eye was 1qaz2wsx
Take a look at your keyboard to see that one. While it has potential, it could be a little longer. It is still the strongest one from the list though.
For research purposes, I have went ahead and pulled these 25 most common passwords of 2015 into a convenient text file. Located at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5qOIaafmEh3NWhXTnBXR1kzZzg/view?usp=sharing
Hopefully, 2016 will bring much stronger passwords to the general public, but going off of previous years, I have my doubts.
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Windows 8: Best Command
I've never been a fan of Windows 8 or 8.1. I will say that 8.1 is better than 8 though.
For anyone using 8, there is a MUST KNOW keyboard command.
Windows key + X
This opens the quick access menu.
This contains a list of links to things like: Control Panel, System, Device Manager, File Explorer, Task Manager, Programs, and much more.
Don't worry about having to navigate through Windows 8. Just using Windows key + X and be on your way!
For anyone using 8, there is a MUST KNOW keyboard command.
Windows key + X
This opens the quick access menu.
This contains a list of links to things like: Control Panel, System, Device Manager, File Explorer, Task Manager, Programs, and much more.
Don't worry about having to navigate through Windows 8. Just using Windows key + X and be on your way!
Monday, January 11, 2016
Enrolling at Free Code Camp
Well, I've done it.
I've enrolled in Free Code Camp.
Free Code Camp is a place to learn how to code. You go through a series of tutorials and at the end you can help nonprofits by coding on their site or app.
You might be asking why I signed up, as I already have a computer science degree.
I think this course will not only be a good refresher, but it will help me with areas of web development that I haven't even touched yet.
Each module is compact and gives you a point for completion. I already have around 40 points completed. The modules feel informative as you follow along. There is also other campers willing to help.
There is a chance at earning certificates through the site and I've heard of people getting hired at companies before even making it all the way through the camp courses.
It should be fun and interesting. If anybody else has wanted to learn how to code, this is a great time. Jump on in and I am willing to lend a helping hand.
For now, I've set my sights on the front-end development certificate. We will see how it goes!
I've enrolled in Free Code Camp.
Free Code Camp is a place to learn how to code. You go through a series of tutorials and at the end you can help nonprofits by coding on their site or app.
You might be asking why I signed up, as I already have a computer science degree.
I think this course will not only be a good refresher, but it will help me with areas of web development that I haven't even touched yet.
Each module is compact and gives you a point for completion. I already have around 40 points completed. The modules feel informative as you follow along. There is also other campers willing to help.
There is a chance at earning certificates through the site and I've heard of people getting hired at companies before even making it all the way through the camp courses.
It should be fun and interesting. If anybody else has wanted to learn how to code, this is a great time. Jump on in and I am willing to lend a helping hand.
For now, I've set my sights on the front-end development certificate. We will see how it goes!
Sunday, January 10, 2016
How Much Do You Charge?
How much do you charge for side work?
I ponder this question a lot as I usually charge less than people say I should for working on side jobs.
I was listening to the Tim Ferriss podcast and heard this during his interview with Derek Sivers:
How to be useful to others:
Be expensive.
People who spend more for a product or service value it more and get more use out of it so be expensive.
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I think this is really good. Think about all of the cheaper items and services in your life? Do you find yourself taking them for granted a lot?
If something is cheap, there isn't a strong incentive to take care of it. If an item is that cheap, they'll just be able to run out and buy other one without worrying too much.
Things that are expensive tend to hold value because they get taken care of better. This isn't always the case because there will be outliers, but you get the idea.
If someone has to pay for an expensive repair, they more than likely will take better care of the item, so they won't have to pay again. They will value it more and get more out of it.
So how much do you charge for side work? Think that will change after reading this?
I ponder this question a lot as I usually charge less than people say I should for working on side jobs.
I was listening to the Tim Ferriss podcast and heard this during his interview with Derek Sivers:
How to be useful to others:
Be expensive.
People who spend more for a product or service value it more and get more use out of it so be expensive.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I think this is really good. Think about all of the cheaper items and services in your life? Do you find yourself taking them for granted a lot?
If something is cheap, there isn't a strong incentive to take care of it. If an item is that cheap, they'll just be able to run out and buy other one without worrying too much.
Things that are expensive tend to hold value because they get taken care of better. This isn't always the case because there will be outliers, but you get the idea.
If someone has to pay for an expensive repair, they more than likely will take better care of the item, so they won't have to pay again. They will value it more and get more out of it.
So how much do you charge for side work? Think that will change after reading this?
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