Archives for: March 2010

Stop Mac OS from searching for a Keyboard and Mouse

by John

My current computer setup uses Synergy to move between my Ubuntu and Mac OS boxes. This allows me to seamlessly use them both as if they are one computer with only one mouse and keyboard.The mac is a mac mini and I don't really have space to leave a keyb… more »

A couple reasons why Windows annoys me.

by John

I know Windows Vista is older now and Windows 7 is supposed to fix problems that Vista had. But Vista has left a sour taste in my mouth I can't get rid of.When Windows Vista came out I rushed off to the store on launch day to get myself a copy. From me… more »

Resize VDI

by John

I did a mistake of installing Windows Vista to a 10gig partition under VirtualBox. It was enough to install but it was constantly complaining about lack of space. To overcome this problem I resized the VDI then set Windows to use all the space.… more »

My new computer setup

by John

My new setup is now stage one complete. This setup consists of 1 Ubuntu PC controlling the left and center screen1 MacMini controlling the right screenSynergy allowing for seamless PC and Keyboard usage between the Ubuntu and Mac boxVirtual Box running… more »

A very talkative post about my time in Melbourne

by John

Thursday 4th March started early for my girlfriend and I. We had to be up at 5 am for an early flight. I have the problem when I know I have to be up early, that I constantly wake up every few hours thinking its time to be up. So I was incredibly tired.… more »

Family Guy - A-ha: Take On Me

by John

It still makes me laugh! [video:youtube:fY2H2kBzOvo] more »

The End of Suburbia

by John

This is one of my favorite documentaries. It is on Peak Oil. Peak Oil does not mean there is no more oil. It just means we can't keep producing enough to keep up with demand. Its a simple concept to grasp, you can only keep increasing your production of… more »