Cerebration

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

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 .

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>

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...

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...

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...

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/

posted   Sep 26, 2015, 11:28 AM   by Eric Bucklin     [ updated  Oct 11, 2015, 9:32 AM  ] http://certification.googleapps.com/#/ I just became aware of this earlier this week, a certification course offered for administrators, deployment specialists, sales agents(more on this in a bit) etc. The best part it is a certification requiring 0.00 out-of-pocket. Yes, that's right, no money down, some time and perhaps some studying and you get to add another badge to your email signature and Linkedin. Yes, it is true sometimes IRL we get to level up...:)  So, it starts off easy enough, sign up for a free google apps trial (https://www.google.com/work/apps/business/), create a fake(and/or free for 30 days) domain using godaddy (godaddy.com) and for the next 30 days study... Well at least that is how it is supposed to work, in lieu of doing the first step I used a domain which I already owned and so ensued a loss of 20 hours of unadulterat...

posted   Sep 26, 2015, 11:46 AM   by Eric Bucklin     [ updated  Dec 20, 2015, 11:43 AM  ] Wiring up LED lights inside a safe... This project is brought to you by the letter A, A as in Amendment, as in you 2nd Amendment Rights.  I think most people would agree that working a DIY project that involves: PIR(Passive Infra-red) Motion Sensor   LED strip lights Recycling old power adapters (12v for this job) Using a soldering iron, tape measure and other miscellaneous electrical things  I will put up pictures of the process after making some progress in my prior posts commitment. Here are the  pieces  laid out for the project: Please Note: You will need a  Multi-meter , which I am going to go purchase later today. Some new tools and connectors came in today 2015-10-03:  A pair of nice  wire strippers , a cheap  multi-meter (hey it's back lit), some  male  and  fem...

posted   Dec 3, 2015, 4:59 PM   by Eric Bucklin This is a multi-level process: Create the following with the name Roaming Profiles: Group Policy Object Security Group User  Create a user Called Roaming Profile Go to the profile tab Under Profile Path  add the network share \\server\profile\%username%

posted   Dec 13, 2015, 11:17 AM   by Eric Bucklin So this is the 7th or 8th time I have done this; however since I do this in intervals I always have to google and lookup another persons blog which details the information perfectly. As I find this posting a great rfesource I am going to post in my own blog and give proper credit to the originator of the information:  Steveocee - mFI Server Instructions This is his excerpted blog post, Thanks Steve. Ubiquiti mFi server install on Ubuntu Server 14.04 and 14.04.1 Posted on  14/11/2014  by  Steve Carter So the installation method is slightly different now to what it used to be, it took me a day or so to figure it out but I got there in the end so am writing this for reference for others and for myself in the future also. Assuming you have superuser privileges on your chosen Ubuntu Server; nano /etc/apt/sources.list I put this right at the bottom with a line space between it and the ...

posted   Dec 14, 2015, 1:32 PM   by Eric Bucklin 1. Hit the Windows Key 2. Type in Firewall 3. Click on Windows Firewall with Advanced Security 4. Filter for your network type: Private, Domain or Public 5. Right click on File and Printer Sharing (Echo Request - ICMPv4-IN) 6. Click on Enable and you are done.

posted   Dec 14, 2015, 7:22 PM   by Eric Bucklin     [ updated  Dec 14, 2015, 7:41 PM  ] 2015-12-14 For a while I have wanted to upgrade/replace/make more manageable my Dell DCS C6005. I eventually decided on a Dell C2100, after much debate with a coworker over a Dell R710/15. I received the device this evening so here is what I have for data so far, the BMC refusing my connection...:( and so it begins. Start by downloading esxi v6 update one from here:  VMware vSphere Hypervisor 6 //If you don't have an account create one it's free and easy... Download your ISO... Install Instructions: 1.  Download  YUMI - Multiboot Tool 2. Put a thumb drive in your computer preferably 8-16GB variety; I used a  Sandisk Tiny USB 3.0 16GB 3. Use Yumi to create a bootable ISO with:  3.1 Try Unlisted ISO (via Syslinux)....... Fail can't find file .32 3.1 Try Unlisted ISO ( Grub from RAM).. Fail PSOD(Purple Screen...

posted   Dec 20, 2015, 1:10 AM   by Eric Bucklin and here goes nothing...and Success Ok, so big Shout out to James at  Kill-9.me  for his walk-through on how to update the BMC; I did however, have to edit some steps. Please visit James' blog post at the link above for his walk-through. To setup the flash drive I was unable to select DOS rather than FreeDos, so here is my Amendment to his walk-through: Read this article:  http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-1869892/making-bootable-dos-usb-drive.html or skip it and download: 1.  HP Disk Storage Format Tool  - This is from download.com but it was clean when I downloaded it no crapware attached. 2.  MSDOS  - Extract the files to a folder on your desktop or wherever convenient, we will need these later) To Create a DOS Bootable Thumb Drive: 1. Run the HP Utility as an Administrator(It won't run otherwise) 2. Select Your thumb Drive 3. Check Quick Format 4. C...

6 Months of Planning... 2 Months of Working plan and capital expenditure 1 4-day weekend building Final Result: Nerd Night Spacious environment:                                     Before                                                                           After And now, I realize just how much stuff I have, time for several trips to the local thrift store and other donation places... Oh, and a few pictures or posters walls are a bit barren. I am thinking 4'x8' whiteboard...Awesome