Aug
26
2009
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Free Laptop location tracking software

Prey Project have released an updated version of their laptop tracking software that works on Linux, Windows and OSX.

New with version 0.3 is a web hosted control panel that allows you to remotely enable tracking for up to three computers. Once the device is flagged as missing, a screenshot and webcam capture of the culprit will be sent to you at pre-determined intervals.

This is a brilliant service, and I will be following the development of this as new modules will be released to perform actions on your stolen device remotely such as clearing sensitive data or changing the desktop background to say that the device is stolen.

Steve on Wednesday, August 26. 2009

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Aug
4
2009
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Conky with Mint sauce

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I discovered conky which gives a text based widget to display items on your desktop.

I am able to monitor disk and process usage, as well as network and weather conditions without looking out of the window.

I have attached my .conkyrc for you perusal

Steve on Tuesday, August 4. 2009

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Jul
30
2009
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HP Photosmart C6380

After realising that 66% of the machines that are dotted around the house are now running linux and are unable to talk to my Tally 8008 laser printer because it has crippled windoze only support, I did some research and bought a HP Photosmart C6380
HP Photosmart C6380 Wireless A4 Multifunction Printer (CE)
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Model: CD028B
Released: 2008-09-17
Price: £176.16
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HP have excellent support for Linux and HP Linux Imaging and Printing is excellent proof of that.

Installation was a breeze, and I was printing from my laptop over the network in a matter of minutes.

The Scanner is also accessible over the network using XSANE - fantastic.

Steve on Thursday, July 30. 2009

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