Here is a script that will update OpenDNS to have your Tomato Router (or similars) IP address, so that filtering works. I have it running as the WAN script, for when the WAN (Fibre connection) comes up. Before the the script will run, you need to login to https://dnsomatic.com with your username and password and Read more about Updating OpenDNS from your Tomato Router[…]
It’s possible to make YOUTUBE, GOOGLE and BING searches safe at the router if you are running Tomato. Important points to note: The CNAME(s) for DNSMASQ require a HOSTS entry, the address= (line) should would, but it doesn’t, hence having to add an INIT script. You can do it all via addresses, but that means Read more about Making searches safe[…]
Ever wondered how to make your Windows keyboard behave on a Mac? Or your Apple keyboard masquerade as a Windows one? On a Windows keyboard, the Command/Windows and the Alt/Option key are around the opposite way to that of a Apple Keyboard. You’d think that wouldn’t be an issue, but when you’re used to a key Read more about Windows keyboard on a Mac – changing Command Key Assignment[…]
New Zealand (NZ) uses “non-standard” ADSL settings of VPI = 0 and VCI =100 settings. Change them to VPI = 0 and VCI = 100 and your new modem will work
I became unhappy with our host for the website, and had to transfer all the wordpress gumpf… here is my method that worked: Transfer wordpress from one webhost to another copy across the files – I managed to ZIP them all on the server side, and then download the one zip file, extract it, and Read more about transfer wordpress from one sit to another[…]
Bluetooth Login and Locking ¶ Sometimes the simplest stuff has the ability to amaze and bring a big grin to my face, and this is a case in point. I’ve been doing some research for a project to develop an Accessible keyboard for mobile phones – something to help people who have problems with the Read more about bluetooth logon[…]
To get Samba working for Windows Share on Linux you need to: need to fully install Samba too… So, Install SMBFS and SAMBA sudo apt-get install smbfs samba Configure samba To share stuff, some global parameters need to be changed: edit /etc/samba/smb.conf and in the [global] section, make sure the following are set: workgroup = WORKGROUP Read more about Samba password configuration[…]