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Project: Murphy Bed

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posted   Aug 7, 2015, 4:53 PM   by Eric Bucklin     [ updated  Sep 28, 2015, 9:41 AM  ] Pictures first then words will follow: Here is how a Murphy Bed Starts:  We then Process it into this: Then we cut it down to size, preferably with a set of plans. For my bed I used the create-a-bed.com's horizontal standard kit. I will put a link at the bottom. And you get a pile of cut to size timber... And then you get more... And now for assembly, essentially this breaks down into several stages. Framing, Bed Pan portion, sideboards, header board(top section) and head board(piece next to you.) http://www.create-a-bed.com/standard_kit.html

How to Activate Dell Computers

posted   Sep 11, 2015, 3:51 PM   by Eric Bucklin Using  ABR  (Activation Backup and Restore) you can reinstall windows on dell computers using a retail iso of windows. Grab a copy of the  ABR  tool  here  and the dell files  here .

Deploying Office 365/2013 en Masse

posted   Sep 11, 2015, 3:52 PM   by Eric Bucklin Additionally you can download and deploy office 2013 using the  office deployment tool . Note that you do need to edit the *.xml file. I've included a sample below. <Configuration> <Add SourcePath="C:\temp" OfficeClientEdition="32"> <Product ID="O365ProPlusRetail" > <Language ID="en-us" /> </Product> </Add> </Configuration>

FreeNas on HyperV

posted   Sep 16, 2015, 10:48 PM   by Eric Bucklin So far not fun...Here is how far I have gone: And rebooting... And Fatal Trap 9... meh Ok here is how it shakes out, locate this you will need to edit both to install and then on reboot you will need to do this again. Then Follow the re-posted sub-reddit.     set kFreeBSD.vfs.mountroot.timeout=     set kFreeBSD.hw.clflush_disable=1 And add this above as you see it, minus the highlights. Boot the VM //More to follow. You're right! For FreeNAS it's possible to press 'e' while the grub menu is on the screen, add ' set kFreeBSD.hw.clflush_disable=1 ' after 'set kFreeBSD.vfs.mountroot.timeout=...' and press 'F10', then 'Enter'. When the menu appears it's better to press '9', type 'ifconfig de0 down', press 'Enter', type 'ifconfig de0 up', 'Enter'. You may add 'set ...' to grub.cfg: type 'nano /boot/grub/gru...

Ubiquiti Room Control

posted   Sep 17, 2015, 8:06 PM   by Eric Bucklin     [ updated  Sep 21, 2015, 4:34 PM  ] failure scenario: dead phone - have to boot computer to control air conditioner Potential scenario no internet = no control due to offsite setup. delay - mounting...

VPN Split Tunnel

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posted   Sep 17, 2015, 9:28 PM   by Eric Bucklin Repost of Cohberg Walk-through To add to this...found out how to do a  split  tunnel with meraki (ie only the data that you specify goes over the  vpn ). Great for when you are at home downloading large files but still need access to the 41 subnet this assumes that you already have a vpn back to the office. open up network connections and right click on the vpn -> click properties vpn properties -> networking tab -> select IPv4 -> click properties Click advanced (near bottom right) on the properties window Under ip settings uncheck use default gateway Now open up cmd and type route print   find the id of the vpn connection, mine is 36 (Named office) issue route add statements route add 192.168.41.0 mask 255.255.255.0 0.0.0.0 IF 36 my ip still looks like it is coming from my house but i can hit HQ reso...

Internet Explorer Not Printing or Generating Print Previews

posted   Sep 21, 2015, 2:44 PM   by Eric Bucklin     [ updated  Sep 21, 2015, 2:45 PM  ] Disable Protected Mode //Interferes with Temp file caching. or run these commaneds as user; if you elevate it will make changes on admin account. mkdir %userprofile%\AppData\Local\Temp\Low icacls %userprofile%\AppData\Local\Temp\Low /setintegritylevel low Source Data: http://mutterances.com/internet-explorer-prints-previews-blank-pages-ie7-ie8-ie9/