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That's a Sick Wave Dude!
There are 13 Google Wave invites waiting to be handed out. I just realized I have 13 invites on Friday the 13th–awesome. If you wish to ride the
Wave leave a comment below. First 13 to comment get to ride with me.
Get To it Dude
UPDATE: 10 remaining 0.
Clear Your DNS Resolver Cache Just To Be Safe
So, you think going incognito or deleting your browsing history will keep your boss from finding inappropriate sites? It does to some extent, but if someone really wanted to catch you in the act—whatever act that may be—then they wouldn’t have too much of a hard time.
We all know that your computer has to talk to a DNS service provider to translate the URL you type to an IP it can use. Every time your computer has to resolve an address issue it’s cached in your systems DNS cache—basically, it’s your browsing history. This browsing history isn’t restricted to your browser, it’s anytime your computer has to locate another server on the internet.
To find out what’s in your DNS cache is to bring up the command prompt in Windows and type the command:
ipconfig /displaydns
Now, the first thing you’ll notice is that a whole lot of information will appear, to the point that all of it can’t fit in the command prompt. What you can do is take the output of the command and send it to a text file somewhere on your machine.
ipconfig /displaydns > c:\desired location
Now, when you open that file you’ll see information about the websites you’ve visited directly or indirectly.
You’ll see blocks like the one below; you might have multiple entries under each heading.
mail.google.com —————————————- Record Name . . . . . : mail.google.com Record Type . . . . . : 5 Time To Live . . . . : 151 Data Length . . . . . : 8 Section . . . . . . . : Answer CNAME Record . . . . : googlemail.l.google.com
Finally, how do you get rid of this, so that the cops knocking on your door have a harder time finding your browsing history—they’ll eventually find it, you’re just delaying them. Just type the command below and your DNS cache will be cleared.
ipconfig /flushdns
Once you’ve typed that you’ll get a nice little message saying it was successful.
Windows IP Configuration
Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.
That’s it. Your DNS cache is clean of whatever inappropriate sites you visited.
Bridge Connection Between PC and PlayStation 3
If you’re like me, a gamer, you prefer a guided network connection for your PS3 (everything else is inferior) and PC. However, not everyone’s console is conveniently located next to a router or modem. In my case the router is upstairs and a 50 foot Ethernet cable running to the main computer. I could buy a switch and use it for what it was made, but that would cost money. I could also buy another 50 foot cable, but that would mean I’d have to buy one, drill another hole and crawl through areas of my house I didn’t know exist. Luckily my PC is very close to my PS3 meaning I can share my connection. Your PC doesn’t have to be close to your PS3, but in this case I am assuming your PC is closer to your PS3 than your router, else you wouldn’t have ended here.
Windows Settings:
Make sure your computer has two Ethernet ports. Your motherboard may have two, if not you can buy a cheap Ethernet card online or in a store.
After making sure all the hardware is present you need to make the connection on your PC a bridge connection. Open Network and Sharing Center, on the left click Change adapter settings. There you should see both adapters.
Select both adapters by highlighting them. Once both are selected right click and choose Bridge Connection.
Once you’ve selected Bridge Connection Windows will do its thing and set up everything. It takes a few seconds Windows to up the bridge and for your computer to re-establish a connection.
Now hook up your PS3 to your PC and Windows will do its thing again. However, you have to change some settings on the PS3.
PlayStation 3 Settings:
*Sorry that I don’t have any PS3 screens at the moment. I may add some later on.
Once your PS3 is ON go to Network Settings, there choose Internet Connection Settings. Choose Custom >Wired Connection > Manual Settings. For Speed and Duplex leave it on Automatic unless you know the speed, the same goes for IP Address. Under DHCP host name choose Do Not Set. Leave DNS and MTU Automatic. For Proxy Server choose Do Not Use. Enable UPnP. Test you’re set up and it should come out just dandy.
*Note: This works between PCs as well. All you do is connect the two PCs together and let the OS (assuming it’s Windows) take care of the rest. If it doesn’t work and you’re running 7 or Vista use the automated problem detection to fix the problem.
Enjoy your bitchin’ speed.
iPhone OS 3.1 "New" feature list
Yes. It’s late considering I’ve already shown why iPhone OS 3.1 sucks. But, to stay trueish to the tech stuff floating on the intertubes I realized I should post what Apple considers an update. Can you tell that I am pissed about 3.1? Ok. Good, because I am not –not (that’s a double negative if you didn’t pay attention.)
For what it’s worth:
iPhone OS 3.1 Software Update
This update contains bug fixes and improvements, including the following:
• Genius recommendations for Applications
• iTunes 9 support
- Genius Mixes
- Organize your apps directly in iTunes
- Improved syncing options for music, movies, TV
shows, podcasts and photos
- iTunes U content organization
• Redeem iTunes Gift cards, codes and certificates in the
App Store
• Display available iTunes account credits in the App Store
and iTunes Store
• Browse and download ringtones wirelessly from the
iTunes Store*
• Save video from Mail and MMS into Camera Roll
• Option to “Save as new clip” when trimming a video on
iPhone 3GS
• Better iPhone 3G Wi-Fi performance when Bluetooth is
turned on
• Remotely lock iPhone with a passcode via MobileMe
• Use Voice Control on iPhone 3GS with Bluetooth
headsets
• Paste phone numbers into the Keypad
• Option to use Home button to turn on Accessibility
features on iPhone 3GS
• Warn when visiting fraudulent websites in Safari (anti-
phishing)
• Improved Exchange calendar syncing and invitation
handling
• Fixes issue that caused some app icons to display
incorrectlyProducts compatible with this software update:
• iPhone
• iPhone 3G
• iPhone 3GS* Not available in all regions.
That’s correct. Still no MMS.
Feel free to be F1RST!
This post may not be computer related, but it sure as heck is humor related.
Instead of reading up on some Data and Network Communication I’ve been YouTubing. In the end, I ended up on the video embedded below, and I thought it would be appropriate to post it on a blog –since it’s kind of a blog topic.
Press play. Thank me later.
Customize Windows 7 Log On Screen
If you’ve been keeping up to date with Windows 7 news then you’ll know that Microsoft is encouraging users to customize their log on screen. They are giving users links, on facebook, to programs that make it easy.
Download this program, extract the zip, launch the program and customize away!
From: SuperSite For Windows
