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Gnome Shell Extension – Add Hostname to Username 4 May 2013 | 04:11 am
This is a fairly simple extension. It adds the hostname to your username in the top right corner of the gnome 3 panel. Download Extension extension.js: const GLib = imports.gi.GLib; try { userMenuNa...
Ubuntu 12.10 install failed – UEFI BIOS 19 Jan 2013 | 08:28 am
If you have purchased or built a new computer in the last few years, you might be aware of the switch from traditional BIOS software to UEFI. What you might not be aware of is that this can cause you...
How to build a cheap, reliable desktop computer for every day use. 30 Dec 2012 | 12:25 am
For a tech nerd, it is hard to beat the excitement of bringing home a brand new shiny computer. That is except for maybe building one yourself. Some people question why even bother building computer y...
Serpentine belt for a 351W (393W, 408W) with air conditioning, no smog pump (thermactor pump) and 130 amp alternator 29 Oct 2012 | 08:22 am
Once you venture outside of stock specifications, simple parts such as a drive belt become harder to find. In this case, a serpentine drive belt for a 351W based motor (a 408W stroker motor) was need...
Gnome Extensions (extensions.gnome.org) shows says Gnome3 is not up to date 22 Oct 2012 | 12:24 am
If you experience the above error message on extensions.gnome.org saying that you’re using an outdated version of gnome, try this: In a terminal, type firefox -P. This will force it to open the profil...
Fixing Gnome3 extensions after upgrading to Ubuntu 12.10 and Gnome 3.6 22 Oct 2012 | 12:22 am
The latest version of Ubuntu, 12.10 – Quantal Quetzal, is here and as (what seems to be) always you will likely have some issues after upgrading. One of the first issues that is going to jump out at y...
Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin) – Clicking sound from speakers 2 Jul 2012 | 10:38 am
With a recent kernel update (to linux-image-3.2.0.26), I suddenly found my speakers clicking almost every second. It was a small clicking noise, but a big annoyance. In a Google search, I found sever...
The easy way to swap rear discs into a 4 lug Fox body Mustang 1 Jul 2012 | 10:30 pm
By far, the easiest way to convert a Fox body Mustang to a rear disc brake setup, while retaining your 4-lug wheels is to use the rear end out of an ’87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe. This is essentially the sam...
How to fix Ubuntu 12.04 11 May 2012 | 04:01 pm
The latest version of Ubuntu is out. Time to fix it up a little. This assumes a clean install of 12.04. Install Google Chrome web browser. This is much preferred over the default installed firefox. ...
How to fix Ubuntu 12.04 11 May 2012 | 12:01 pm
The latest version of Ubuntu is out. Time to fix it up a little. This assumes a clean install of 12.04. Install Google Chrome web browser. This is much preferred over the default installed firefox. ...
