Comments for n00tz.net http://n00tz.net so you think you're savvy? reviews.ramblings.references Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:24:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Setting up a Streaming Media Server on Ubuntu 8.04LTS (Hardy Heron) by 70 Things Every Computer Geek Should Know. | Tech Help! http://n00tz.net/2008/07/vlc-media-server-ubuntu-hardy/comment-page-1/#comment-2809 70 Things Every Computer Geek Should Know. | Tech Help! Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:24:51 +0000 http://www.n00tz.net/?p=17#comment-2809 [...] With digital files becoming the ultimate medium, many people have hundreds of gigabytes worth of music, videos, and pictures. You could keep them on a portable hard drive, but then you’re have to take it everywhere, and only one person could use it at a time. The solution is a streaming media server, something no geek can live without. http://www.n00tz.net/2008/07/vlc-media-server-ubuntu-hardy/ [...] [...] With digital files becoming the ultimate medium, many people have hundreds of gigabytes worth of music, videos, and pictures. You could keep them on a portable hard drive, but then you’re have to take it everywhere, and only one person could use it at a time. The solution is a streaming media server, something no geek can live without. http://www.n00tz.net/2008/07/vlc-media-server-ubuntu-hardy/ [...]

]]> Comment on Installing VMWare Tools (ESXi vSphere 4) on Ubuntu Server Edition by Anti-Sean Coalition http://n00tz.net/2010/06/installing-vmware-tools-esxi-vsphere-4-on-ubuntu-server-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-2807 Anti-Sean Coalition Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:00:05 +0000 http://n00tz.net/?p=313#comment-2807 Given the popularity of linux as a server OS, this is really a failing of VMware. So, roll your eyes and keep shelling out money for poor performance and security in windows. I'll take a 10-step walkthrough that takes two minutes to complete any day. Given the popularity of linux as a server OS, this is really a failing of VMware. So, roll your eyes and keep shelling out money for poor performance and security in windows. I’ll take a 10-step walkthrough that takes two minutes to complete any day.

]]> Comment on Quick Tip: Synergy on Windows 7 by Anonymous http://n00tz.net/2010/01/quick-tip-synergy-on-windows-7/comment-page-1/#comment-2804 Anonymous Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:44:13 +0000 http://n00tz.net/2010/01/quick-tip-synergy-on-windows-7/#comment-2804 As a security professional, I strongly encourage people to NOT follow this advice! While it is true that Windows Vista and 7 are already infested with security hole and vulnerabilities, it does a great disservice to the overall security of your system by allowing UAC to automatically elevate permissions. The simple fact of the matter is, anyone with even a simple coding background could quite easily write a program, that when installed on a system (even in ways of the user not knowing of its installation), it would automatically have the "run with elevated permissions / run as administrator" attribute set. If your computer is set not to request your permission, then there is no user input mechanism to stop potentially malicious programs. While UAC is not perfect - provides the user with many challenges and is actually not all that secure of a mechanism - I would still advise all users to keep it activated and running as intended - this is unless you are a developer, or conscious enough of computer security to understand the risks and know how to appropriately mitigate them. As a security professional, I strongly encourage people to NOT follow this advice! While it is true that Windows Vista and 7 are already infested with security hole and vulnerabilities, it does a great disservice to the overall security of your system by allowing UAC to automatically elevate permissions. The simple fact of the matter is, anyone with even a simple coding background could quite easily write a program, that when installed on a system (even in ways of the user not knowing of its installation), it would automatically have the “run with elevated permissions / run as administrator” attribute set. If your computer is set not to request your permission, then there is no user input mechanism to stop potentially malicious programs.

While UAC is not perfect – provides the user with many challenges and is actually not all that secure of a mechanism – I would still advise all users to keep it activated and running as intended – this is unless you are a developer, or conscious enough of computer security to understand the risks and know how to appropriately mitigate them.

]]> Comment on Setting up a Streaming Media Server on Ubuntu 8.04LTS (Hardy Heron) by 64 Things Every Wannabe Geek Should Know By Caintechnews | Whitec0de.com http://n00tz.net/2008/07/vlc-media-server-ubuntu-hardy/comment-page-1/#comment-2799 64 Things Every Wannabe Geek Should Know By Caintechnews | Whitec0de.com Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:40:21 +0000 http://www.n00tz.net/?p=17#comment-2799 [...] http://www.n00tz.net/2008/07/vlc-media-server-ubuntu-hardy/ [...] [...] http://www.n00tz.net/2008/07/vlc-media-server-ubuntu-hardy/ [...]

]]> Comment on Quick Tip: Synergy on Windows 7 by synergy, excel, gimp antiAliasing, qb64, basic electronics,vnc helpdesk » Zerohimselfs blog http://n00tz.net/2010/01/quick-tip-synergy-on-windows-7/comment-page-1/#comment-2364 synergy, excel, gimp antiAliasing, qb64, basic electronics,vnc helpdesk » Zerohimselfs blog Sat, 12 Nov 2011 07:48:18 +0000 http://n00tz.net/2010/01/quick-tip-synergy-on-windows-7/#comment-2364 [...] Make synergy work on win7 [...] [...] Make synergy work on win7 [...]

]]> Comment on HAM Loonies by Thomas http://n00tz.net/2009/01/ham-loonies/comment-page-1/#comment-2360 Thomas Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:20:18 +0000 http://www.n00tz.net/?p=81#comment-2360 Its precisely the license requirement that makes these people loony to begin with. It makes them feel "special." Its precisely the license requirement that makes these people loony to begin with. It makes them feel “special.”

]]> Comment on Quick Tip: Synergy on Windows 7 by HiggsBossun http://n00tz.net/2010/01/quick-tip-synergy-on-windows-7/comment-page-1/#comment-2354 HiggsBossun Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:17:05 +0000 http://n00tz.net/2010/01/quick-tip-synergy-on-windows-7/#comment-2354 I can not get the screen saver to work either. I've tried earlier versions and currently at 1.4.4. The server machine (win7) will not go into screen saver mode or shut off the monitor. No matter which screen I leave the mouse on. The second machine (XP) will go into screen saver. The program works great for connecting the two systems, but I get tired of shutting it off every time I leave the computer. I've also turned on the sync screen saver option. I've tried about every combination of selections that are available. I can not get the screen saver to work either. I’ve tried earlier versions and currently at 1.4.4. The server machine (win7) will not go into screen saver mode or shut off the monitor. No matter which screen I leave the mouse on. The second machine (XP) will go into screen saver. The program works great for connecting the two systems, but I get tired of shutting it off every time I leave the computer. I’ve also turned on the sync screen saver option. I’ve tried about every combination of selections that are available.

]]> Comment on Setting up a Streaming Media Server on Ubuntu 8.04LTS (Hardy Heron) by 70 Things Every Computer Geeks Should Know | New Technology News and Reviews http://n00tz.net/2008/07/vlc-media-server-ubuntu-hardy/comment-page-1/#comment-2352 70 Things Every Computer Geeks Should Know | New Technology News and Reviews Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:42:45 +0000 http://www.n00tz.net/?p=17#comment-2352 [...] With digital files becoming the ultimate medium, many people have hundreds of gigabytes worth of music, videos, and pictures. You could keep them on a portable hard drive, but then you’re have to take it everywhere, and only one person could use it at a time. The solution is a streaming media server, something no geek can live without. http://www.n00tz.net/2008/07/vlc-media-server-ubuntu-hardy/ [...] [...] With digital files becoming the ultimate medium, many people have hundreds of gigabytes worth of music, videos, and pictures. You could keep them on a portable hard drive, but then you’re have to take it everywhere, and only one person could use it at a time. The solution is a streaming media server, something no geek can live without. http://www.n00tz.net/2008/07/vlc-media-server-ubuntu-hardy/ [...]

]]> Comment on Setting up a Streaming Media Server on Ubuntu 8.04LTS (Hardy Heron) by 64 Things Every Geek Should Know « gover http://n00tz.net/2008/07/vlc-media-server-ubuntu-hardy/comment-page-1/#comment-2351 64 Things Every Geek Should Know « gover Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:05:42 +0000 http://www.n00tz.net/?p=17#comment-2351 [...] http://www.n00tz.net/2008/07/vlc-media-server-ubuntu-hardy/ [...] [...] http://www.n00tz.net/2008/07/vlc-media-server-ubuntu-hardy/ [...]

]]> Comment on Quick Tip: Synergy on Windows 7 by Mistie Moss http://n00tz.net/2010/01/quick-tip-synergy-on-windows-7/comment-page-1/#comment-2350 Mistie Moss Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:37:37 +0000 http://n00tz.net/2010/01/quick-tip-synergy-on-windows-7/#comment-2350 I have a problem with my home windows 7 PC. Is there a strategy to auto sign in to my user accounts if i've got a pasword on it? I would value any support! I have a problem with my home windows 7 PC. Is there a strategy to auto sign in to my user accounts if i’ve got a pasword on it?

I would value any support!

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