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How To Install Ubuntu 18.10 Cosmic Cuttlefish on a Nextbook Flexx 11

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This was on the Windows version. The Nextbook NXW116QC264 Flexx 11.6″ 2-in-1 Tablet 2GB Ram 64GB Storage Windows 8.1.  Not sure if it works with the Android version. Manual: NXW116QC264-User-Manual Requirements: You will need an Ubuntu computer to perform these steps An USB flash drive >= 4GB capacity OTB USB micro adapter Download Ubuntu the desktop Read more about How To Install Ubuntu 18.10 Cosmic Cuttlefish on a Nextbook Flexx 11[…]

Discounted 50% off Internet, and 25% off Phone Service for certain Nonprofits in California

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California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) The CTF program provides a 25% off voice services and a 50% discount for broadband on select communications services to schools, libraries, hospitals and other non-profit organizations. The program was established by Decision 96-10-066 on October 25, 1996. In this decision, the California Public Utilities Commission reaffirmed its commitment to universal Read more about Discounted 50% off Internet, and 25% off Phone Service for certain Nonprofits in California[…]

How To Create Infinite Windows Cloud Desktops for Your Nonprofit with BoXenLinux®

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Running Windows allows you to easily access proprietary closed source vertical market software. Using  an Azure Nvidia Tesla virtual machine lets you run graphic intensive programs in the cloud. For instance 2D and 3D CAD Drafting, Video, and 3D educational tools. Even 3D games! O_O Coupled with BoXenLinux, and a decent Internet connection you can dramatically reduce Read more about How To Create Infinite Windows Cloud Desktops for Your Nonprofit with BoXenLinux®[…]

How to Remote Desktop with Microphone Redirection for Google Hangouts and Google Drive Dictation Using Ubuntu 18.10 Client and Windows 2016 or 2012r2 Server

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FreeRDP 2.0.0-r3 has improved microphone redirection. We can also enable sound, USB drive hotplug automount and redirection, multi monitor support, and video streaming. Install the FreeRDP nightlies: sudo sh -c ‘echo “deb pub.freerdp.com/reposito… -cs)/ freerdp-nightly main” >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/freerdp-nightly.list’ wget -O – pub.freerdp.com/reposito… | sudo apt-key add – sudo apt update sudo apt install –yes freerdp-nightly Read more about How to Remote Desktop with Microphone Redirection for Google Hangouts and Google Drive Dictation Using Ubuntu 18.10 Client and Windows 2016 or 2012r2 Server[…]

How to Build the Best Performance Drafting, or Gaming Computer for Only $345

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Building your own performance rig is fun! This guide assumes you have access to free or very cheap keyboard, mouse, and monitor. If not look at thrift stores. Prices include shipping, and taxes. $75 Barebones Kit $60 Graphics Card $140 CPU $30 Memory $40 Solid State Drive $345 If you don’t have your own case, Read more about How to Build the Best Performance Drafting, or Gaming Computer for Only $345[…]

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How to Install Linux (OpenWrt) on the Netgear WNDR4300SW (Surewest) to Use as a Hotspot (XfinityWiFi) Repeater

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A couple of years ago, I purchased a Netgear WNDR4300SW from a thrift store for $5. With 128MB of flash, and 128MB of RAM it’s pretty decent. More info here: openwrt.org/toh/hwdata/n… Having an Atheros AR9344, AR9580 2.4GHz:b/g/n 5.0GHz:a/n WiFi chipset makes it a perfect candidate for Linux. The USB 2.0 port makes it possible to Read more about How to Install Linux (OpenWrt) on the Netgear WNDR4300SW (Surewest) to Use as a Hotspot (XfinityWiFi) Repeater[…]

Miracast to an Ubuntu 18.04 Desktop from Lineage OS Android 7.1.2 Nexus 5 using Miraclecast

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First test to make sure your Wifi adapter is compatible with Miraclecast: github.com/albfan/miracl… wget raw.githubusercontent.co… wget raw.githubusercontent.co… chmod u+x test-hardware-capabilities.sh ./test-hardware-capabilities.sh Install miraclecast repo: launchpad.net/~thopiekar… sudo add-apt-repository ppa:thopiekar/miraclecast sudo apt-get update github.com/albfan/miracl… Steps to use it as sink shutdown wpa_supplicant and NetworkManager systemctl stop NetworkManager.service systemctl stop wpa_supplicant.service launch wifi daemon sudo miracle-wifid & launch Read more about Miracast to an Ubuntu 18.04 Desktop from Lineage OS Android 7.1.2 Nexus 5 using Miraclecast[…]

List of Lapdocks (November 2018) A Display, Keyboard, Touchpad, etc.. in a Laptop Shell. For use with a Smartphone, RaspberryPi, PC Stick, Server or any other computer.

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A Lapdock is a display, keyboard, trackpad, battery, and other USB accessories in a laptop shell. For you smartphone, raspberrypi, pc stick, server or any other computer. They are exceedingly useful for techies, nerds, and geeks, but they don’t seem to be very popular for the rest of the world. 😉 There is not very Read more about List of Lapdocks (November 2018) A Display, Keyboard, Touchpad, etc.. in a Laptop Shell. For use with a Smartphone, RaspberryPi, PC Stick, Server or any other computer.[…]