Category Archives: Computing Tips

IT Tips and tricks that I will occasionally use while doing my job. Why?
Because i’m happy to share and it will also help me remembering things.

Setting up IPv6 access for a home network using Ubuntu Linux

Posted on February 18, 2011 by billy

Before starting this howto, I would suggest that you get IPv6 working by following the instructions here. If you’ve followed all the instructions in the previous post, you should now have a linux workstation that allows you to view IPv6 … Continue reading →

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Setting up IPv6 access for a home workstation under Ubuntu Linux

Posted on February 14, 2011 by billy

My current home workstation is running Ubuntu 10.04 LTS, but I’m sure you should be able to adapt the following to run on debian or other Ubuntu flavours. This part only applied to setting up a single workstation, at some … Continue reading →

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Converting 3gp to xvid using Linux and ffmpeg

Posted on January 8, 2011 by billy

I recently purchased a new phone, a Samsung S and I’ve been busily taking video clips as you do, only recently have I tried to stream them from my PS3 to my TV, only to find that the 3gp format … Continue reading →

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Generic host process for Win32 services crashing.

Posted on November 15, 2010 by billy

This fixed the problem for me so I thought I would blog it (saves me remembering it) and lets anyone else fix the problem themselves. To completely solve “Generic Host Process for Win32 Services” problem you should: 1) Scan your … Continue reading →

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Installing TwonkyServer on Ubuntu Lucid Lunx 10.04.1

Posted on November 2, 2010 by billy

Update – Monday 26th December 2011. Being a long term Logitech  Squeezebox owner, I’m pleased to see that they have now incorperated a DNLA Server into their software and renamed it  “Logitech Media Server“. I now no longer use  Twonkyserver … Continue reading →

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