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Getting Started With Debian Linux Using A VirtualBox Virtual Machine

Don Charisma

Looking for a guide on installing and setting up Debian Linux on a virtual machine using VirtualBox? Learn about downloading ISO images, partitioning, software packages, system settings, post-installation steps, updating, software repositories, user accounts, permissions, and the GNOME desktop environment. Discover the power of APT package management and open-source software. Continue reading Getting Started With Debian Linux Using A VirtualBox Virtual Machine

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Exploring Secure And Private Operating Systems: A Peek Into Kodachi Linux And Other Notable Options

Don Charisma

In today’s digital age, privacy and security have become paramount concerns for individuals who value their online presence. With increasing instances of data breaches and surveillance, many users are seeking alternative operating systems that prioritize privacy and security. In this … Continue reading Exploring Secure And Private Operating Systems: A Peek Into Kodachi Linux And Other Notable Options

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Everything – MUCH Faster Than Windows Search Or Cortana

Don Charisma

Forget Cortana – or any other built in search in Windows … Enter “Everything” …

Have you ever tried to search for a file on your PC, and waited for that progress bar creeping slowly up as the minutes and hours pass, and never actually found the file you were looking for ?

Well, enter “Everything” from Void tools. It finds files instantly. I’ve been using it for years. Continue reading “Everything – MUCH Faster Than Windows Search Or Cortana”

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Huawei – How To Pronounce ?

Don Charisma

(That’s enough blogging for one day – time for some downtime)

No need to tell me the right answer, I’ve heard it on TV relating to UK 5G deal with Huawei.

But when I first saw the name on a phone in the phone shop … well … I tried to guess :

“Who are we”

“Who a wee”

“Who’re wee”

“Who way”

And then I’m joking with a friend, and I’m like

“Who the hell are we ?”

(It’s funnier if you try to pronounce it in English out loud)

Kind of ironic though, with the controversy surrounding the company, and then the UK government striking a deal with them, whilst the rest of the world don’t want to touch them with a barge pole.

Comments invited 🙂

Cheers

Don Charisma

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ffmpeg One Liner – Still Photo + Music File = Video File

Don Charisma

ffmpeg is one of the most powerful video/audio enoding/decoding/etc tools out there. It’s been around for donkey’s years, and used by amateurs and pros alike.

The main downside is that it’s a command line only tool, so if you’re not willing or able to “get your hands dirty” then probably just do a next on this post. If you want to to try it out, there’s plenty of guides accessible via Google et al which will shine a light on the path for you.

ffmpeg is available for Windows, Linux and Mac. ffmpeg has codecs included for just about every photo/audio/video imaginable. As one comment I spotted online eluded – ffmpeg is very very smart, more than people give it credit for.
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How To Download YouTube Videos Using youtube-dl

Don Charisma

One thing I’ve started to find a minor annoyance is the adverts that YouTube inject into my watching and listening experience on their site. Frustratingly, the adverts here are in Thai language, so not really relevant to me.

After a little research and some geek magic and I came across something really very useful. It’s called “youtube-dl”, and basically it’s a Linux (and Windows) tool to download YouTube videos so one can watch them locally. AND YES WITHOUT THOSE DAMN ADVERTS.
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How To Survive A Denial Of Service (DDOS) Attack On A WordPress Site

Don Charisma

My business partner called me a few months ago. “We’ve been hacked” he said, and “the hosting company has shut down our hosting account”. Wow I thought, it can happen to us … Hackers can really make you have a bad day !

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Greengeeks are … Crap, Rubbish, Awful, Terrible, Horrible, Slow, Waste Of Money

Don Charisma

I “inherited” a hosting account with Greengeeks via my business partner. Our sites used to be hosted with them, but we’re currently moving away from them, because, to be blunt, they are awful in so many ways.

Robert Lee had this to say, which pretty much sums up how I feel about them :

“Poor customer service. Slow Servers. DDoS Attacks. Customer Support SUCKS” – Robert Lee @ trustpilot.com

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Photographic Authenticity – Photoshop – Alchemy Or Evil ?

Don Charisma

I’ve had some discussions recently over authenticity in photographs. What I mean by this is true-to-life representations in photos. It’s a common misconception is that “straight-off-the-camera” equals an exact representation of what the eye would have seen. Not so for … Continue reading Photographic Authenticity – Photoshop – Alchemy Or Evil ?

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Windows 8 is … Crap, Rubbish, Awful, Terrible, Horrible, Slow, A Disaster, A Flop?

Don Charisma

Interestingly, I posted about downgrading my laptop from Windows 8 to Windows 7 because that’s what I wanted and didn’t particularly like Windows 8, and I’ve had a mini-debate going on with my blog readers. It all started because I … Continue reading Windows 8 is … Crap, Rubbish, Awful, Terrible, Horrible, Slow, A Disaster, A Flop?