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.

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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Installing Squeezeboxserver 7.5.1 on Hardy Heron

Posted on October 28, 2010 by billy

I’ve recently had to install Squeezebox 7.5.1 server on a virtual machine running Ubuntu Hardy Heron, so I though I would blog some instructions (just to remind me) and help anyone else. Download Squeezebox 7.5.1 to your machine from here  Or … Continue reading →

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Installing SMART tools on Ubuntu

Posted on October 27, 2010 by billy

I eventually got round to installing SMART tools on my home Linux server, so now if one of the hard disks decides to start playing up or fails, I should get a nice little e-mail telling me there’s a problem. I’ve … Continue reading →

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