Topic: DevTech
Unusual advice relevant to the developer's hardware and software systems.
How to Install Delphi somewhere other than C Program Files
Wondering how to install Delphi to a non-default path on your system? This tip is for you. Use the [Options] button in the first screenshot below. The [Options] button leads to the screen for putting in a different path.
TP-Link TL-MR3020 pocket router: custom subnet using cat-5 wired input
I have been a fan of the TP-Link nano routers since first seeing a tiny one for sale on a shelf in an electronics superstore in Singapore.This is the third one I have used, purchased in November 2017:Model TP-MR3020This new model has way more features ..... and took much longer to configure due to t
Batch Convert Slides from TIF to JPG then rename files
I have been using a free utility, TIFF to JPG, to convert digital slides scanned by an Epson 850 scanner using SilverFast software.The utility does local batch conversions, offline. The utility is fast, easy to use, and itlives here on tifftojpg.com.The only problem with the conversion, for me, is
IIS in Windows 10 VirtualBox guest has VirtualPath on Ubuntu 16.04 VirtualBox host
"Connect as"... lets IIS in VirtualBox Guest deliver files from a ZFS disk on Ubuntu 16.04 VirtualBox host( artwork credit toTheo Junior)This is the system:Host Operating System: Ubuntu 16.04 LTSVirtualBox is installed on this host.Guest Operating System: Windows 10 ProMicrosoft IIS is running in th
Solved: low-graphics mode on Ubuntu 16.04 with amdgpu-pro on Dell Precision 7510
Problem: stuck in thewell-documented loopwith error message "The system is running in low-graphics mode" on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS on a bare metal Dell laptop.This started for me when my Ubuntu 16.04 system froze. After restart, I tried to install system updates via the "Ubuntu Software" GUI. That seeme
Delphi Win64: Visual Elements including Start Menu Tiles
This is a summary of what is needed to make a native Windows desktop EXE (compiled with Delphi or any compiler other than Visual Studio) appear withscaled logos and iconsthroughout Windows, especially in theStart Menuand inFile Explorer.1. The ICO file.This factoid is based on the Main Icon Group in
VboxManage: steps to create a headless Win2012 guest on CentOS7 host
VirtualBox syntax for creating a headless Win2012 guest on a CentOS7 hostThe virtual machine name is "Cindarella". The user owning the files isvboxadmin.To check your possible operating system types:vboxmanage list ostypesMake a VDI drive, 120gbVBoxManage createhd --filename /home/vboxadmin/vboxes/
CentOS 7 host for VirtualBox virtual machines
Just some helpful links for a new CentOS 7 installationpasswd root/generate great random passwordCentOS 7 Firewalld "d for daemon":get-started basicsInstall wget if you just did a CentOS 7 minimal install:yum Install wgetYou will need at least one user who will be a member of the vboxusers group whi
Virtualizing Windows on Physical Hardware into VirtualBox
The Path to Success: Physical Server converted to VirtualBoxSysInternalsDisk2VHDis great as long as you use VHD format NOT VHDX ! ! ! Avoid VHDX if you want to use the resulting image in VirtualBox!!! This holds true until you see that VirtualBox fully supports VHDX format. Right now - October 20
Inexpensive upgrade from Windows 7 Pro to Windows 8.1 Pro
These links may be helpful to you if you have access to a Windows 8 product key, from MSDN or purchased via postcard.NB: you should start from system running a legal,activatedcopy of Windows 7. If it has not been activated, you will go through may steps and then get an error message that the downlo
usb file transfer to Bauhn HDC-08 Android tablet
This information is for people who want to transfer files between their Windows computer and theirBauhn HDC-08 Android tablet(e.g. purchased at Aldi) and/or develop Android apps using this tablet.1. In settings, you toggle ONDeveloper Optionsby dragging the blue switch (top right of screen) to ON (e
Boot-It Bare Metal: resize drive c for Win7
Some notes about decisions when usingBoot-It Bare Metalfrom Terabyte Unlimited.Objective: backup everything then resize drive C to make more space for Windows 7 64-bit. Window7 used up all of 40gb but there was enough space on the internal hard disk to make "D" smaller and "C" larger.The core steps
Convert Win2003 Physical Server to VirtualBox
How to Convert a Physical Win2003 Server to a VirtualBox EquivalentWARNING: do not bother doing this if you have an OEM license on the physical server because you will not be able to get in to the virtual machine because you will not be able to activate the license unless you are running with the or
20+ years later: Eudora to Thunderbird
I was a die-hard Eudora user (on Windows).I used every version from Eudora 1.0 through 7, then Eudora OSE on Windows 7 64-bit (great to have Unicode support).... all good.But eventually I had to admit that Eudora OSE was TOO SLOW. Way too slow. Many seconds to open a message, many seconds to selec
How to configure AVG 2012, Outlook 2010 and google business mail (gmail)
AVG offers an email scanning feature. There is anFAQ pagethat supposedly documents how to use this with Outlook, but as far as I can tell, POP3 works and SMTP does not work. This post explains how to configure things so that AVG scans incoming emails and is not involved in sending outgoing emails.E
Toshiba 5205 S705 key during startup
The key to press to toggle the choices of startup media is [F12] on the Toshiba laptop, series 5205-S705. For example, if you want to boot by CD, you press [F12] and then use the arrow keys to go [right] by a couple of icons, and then [Enter] to select the icon that looks like a single CD disk.The
Windows 7: how to restart when no restart choice provided
Some-but-not-all configurations of Windows 7 do not include a RESTART choice for users, under the Start button.Use [Ctrl] [Alt] [End] to trigger an alternate set of choices (that works within Remote Desktop). In the corner of the screen, you will find a red power button, and that button has a Restar
Sony notebook: BIOS to enable virtual computer
[F2] to get into the bios. Reference http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=C93629&sliceId=1&docTypeID=DT_KNOWLEDGEARTICLES_1_1&dialogID=149478535&stateId=1%200%20149486959Advanced screen lets you toggle virtual technology support within the Intel
How to open port 5938 for TeamViewer on Windows XP
Go intoStart > Control Panel > Windows Firewall.You should see an interface like this, with the firewall being either ON or OFF. For security, it should be ON.The next step is to add an exception to enable the use of port 5938.On theExceptionstab, use [Add Port]. Enter the following information:Na
How to get into your own router
These instructions are for Windows users.0. Make sure your computer is physically connected to your router.1. Go to a command prompt2. Run IPCONFIG /All [Enter]3. Look for the ip number listed as your gateway. The most common number is 192.168.0.1If you have more than one adapter (e.g. CAT-5 cable p
How to move VirtualBox snapshots
You cannot do it using the VirtualBox GUI. But if you are not afraid of editing an XML file, you can easily change the location of existing snapshots, then move the files in question, and it works. Of course you should do this when VirtualBox is not running.
Toshiba 5205-S706 Laptop: cleaned cooling fan
Over the weekend, I took apart my Toshiba 5205-S706 Satellite Pro laptop to clean the cooling fan. That was a bit of a project!It was very difficult to remove the keyboard. As we found out eventually, the problem was some sticky tape which was Very Sticky.It was necessary to remove the screws per th
Error message in IE: The XML page cannot be displayed
Environment:Windows XPIE 6Complete error message in Internet Explorer:The XML page cannot be displayedCannot view XML input using XSL style sheet. Please correct the error and then click the Refresh button, or try again later.Access is denied.Technical NotesThe XML file had a style sheet. The URL fo
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