Category Archives: Troubleshooting
Tip, upgrading (and fixing) older laptop/computer
One can improve the performance by adding more memory and by replacing the disk drive into a faster one. One does not have to be a specialist to be able to perform these activities, but these activities do require that … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, Hobbies and Other Interests, Recommended Free Tools, Tips, Tools, Troubleshooting
Tagged BlogDesk
Comments Off on Tip, upgrading (and fixing) older laptop/computer
Recovering files from broken NAS (network attached storage)
After few years, even after little use, my Lacie 1000 Gb NAS went broken. When powering it up, the hard disk did not spin, but a smoke started to come up from the back side of the box close to … Continue reading
Posted in Anvanced Tools, DIY, Gadgets, Hobbies and Other Interests, Tests, Tips, Troubleshooting
Comments Off on Recovering files from broken NAS (network attached storage)
OpenWrt, an alternative for improving network security at home with firewall and web proxy
Introduction OpenWrt is a Linux distribution that can be loaded into many wireless routers by replacing the original firmware with OpenWrt firmware. The picture below shows 2 such routers, together with Raspberry Pi on the right for comparison. My interest … Continue reading
Posted in Anvanced Tools, Cybersecurity, DIY, For Fun or Interest, Hobbies and Other Interests, Internet of Things and M2M, Network Monitoring, Recommended Free Tools, Security Training, Awareness and Reports, Tips, Tools, Troubleshooting
Comments Off on OpenWrt, an alternative for improving network security at home with firewall and web proxy
Utilizing color in ssh session (example with Android)
When using ssh to connect to “small” devices like android or raspberry, one might not have an option to install several packages. In those scenarios one can reuse the existing command line tools that are often included. This tip is … Continue reading
Posted in Android, Anvanced Tools, Raspberry Pi, Tips, Tools, Troubleshooting
Comments Off on Utilizing color in ssh session (example with Android)
PingInfoView, tool for monitoring network latency (ping)
There are several free tools for monitoring availability of multiple computers. However, it is surprisingly difficult to find a tool with the source code available. (For other needs, please look the discussion forums of your preferred programming language, there are … Continue reading
Posted in Anvanced Tools, Recommended Free Tools, Tips, Tools, Troubleshooting
Comments Off on PingInfoView, tool for monitoring network latency (ping)
Serviio, Tool for sharing your media and online resources
Serviio is one good alternative when looking for a DLNA media server. “It allows you to stream your media files (music, video or images) to renderer devices (e.g. a TV set, Bluray player, games console or mobile phone) on your … Continue reading
Posted in Anvanced Tools, Audio and Video, Recommended Free Tools, Tips, Troubleshooting
Comments Off on Serviio, Tool for sharing your media and online resources
TestDisk, Tool for recovering data and pictures on hard disks and USB drives
TestDisk is an free (open source) console based tool for recoving data. TestDisk includes another tool PhotoRec, which better for recovering photos from memory cards. (It is safer to recover files since it access USB drive as readonly.) It is … Continue reading
Posted in Anvanced Tools, Forensics, Recommended Free Tools, Tips, Troubleshooting
Comments Off on TestDisk, Tool for recovering data and pictures on hard disks and USB drives