Tag: Windows
Least Expensive, Quality, 720p@60fps or 1080p@30fps “Webcam” You Can Buy Right Now at $40
GoPro Hero 3 White + HDMI to Micro HDMI (D) Cable + HDMI to USB 2.0 Capture Card Right now there is a serious shortage of inexpensive quality Webcams. So, we have to get a bit creative. This setup works great in Linux for OBS, Duo, and Google Meets. It also works for Windows and…
How to root, install recovery, and LineageOS for the Kindle Fire HD 7″ (tate) 2013
Root Windows: Install kindle drivers, Root using windows bat file. Use option “3”. Recovery Terminal From: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/bootloader-2nd-bootloader-for-custom-roms-on-kfirehd-7-06-24-cm12-1-twrp-2-8-7-0.2128848/ Fastboot cable, Motorola Factory development cable OS and GApps Enter recovery by holding left volume button past the blue fire logo to restore to stock Copy Lineage and gapps to kindle; Install Lineage and Gapps
How to Secure Windows Remote Desktop (RDP) with Wireguard VPN
There have been more and more RDP brute force hacks and subsequent ransomeware attacks. However, since the pandemic it’s important to have remote access to your windows infrastructure. Luckily securing RDP with WireGuard is pretty easy. Plus there is a WireGuard app for most platforms. Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, etc.. https://www.wireguard.com/install/ From: https://www.henrychang.ca/how-to-setup-wireguard-vpn-server-on-windows/ Setup…
How to Stream Games in 720p from the Cloud on a 3Mbps DSL Line using Parsec
There are three main hosted services I’ve tried. Geforce Now, Google Stadia, and Microsoft Xbox Live. The two self hosted options I’ve tried are Parsec, and Steam Remote Play. They all work to some degree amazingly enough, although not really playable on my slow connection with default settings. Parsec is the only option that allows…
Wireless VR (Virtual Reality) on a Budget
UPDATE: The Quest 2 is now in stock for $299 on oculus.com The Oculus Quest is not available in the US, and even if/when it becomes available again it’s still over $400. Plus it’s limited to the Oculus store games, unless you use a USB 3.0 10ft link cable. That is why I needed an…
How to Root the LG G5 T-Mobile H830 H83030C 8.0.0 Oreo Complete Guide
WARNING: This will completely wipe all your data multiple times. =] You will need a USB-C to USB-A cable, and a computer. Most of it can be done on Linux, or MacOS, but the initial downgrade of the OS can only done on Windows. Unless you can run LGUP and Uppercut in WINE or a…
How to Install & Run Windows Server (Desktop Experience) under KVM on Ubuntu. With High Performance networking, hard drive, and display drivers. Then Configure for Remote Desktop Thin Clients with USB, Sound, and Microphone Forwarding.
I used Windows Server 2012r2 on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic. Windows Server 2016 and Ubuntu 19.10 seems to work as well. Change BIOS to boot when power comes back up. Install Ubuntu Desktophttps://ltsp.github.io/docs/installation/ Install LTSPhttps://ltsp.github.io/docs/installation/ Create interface bridge:https://netplan.io/examples#configuring-network-bridges Example bridge config. Install KVM Install Windows VM Download Windows Create QEMU/KVM Virtual Machine. Be sure to Disk…
Seven ways to receive a Stream from your Android phone Camera as a Video/Audio Source in Ubuntu (Use your Android phone as a Webcam)
Overview Currently, I am using scrcpy with v4l2loopback (Option 7) for the easiest and most performant way. It works with both a USB cable or over WiFi. Before that I was using gstreamer mpeg with IP Webcam android app. However gstreamer v42loopback broke with modern Ubuntu. All other options I tested had too much delay.…
Editing the PXE Boot Menu using Ubuntu 18.04 LTSP
I had the idea to present the user with a PXE menu to install Ubuntu. After researching the idea, I decided to forgo this option, and utilize instead a zenity menu that could also be accessed by epoptes: https://github.com/jphein/boxen/blob/master/usr/share/ltsp/screen.d/boxen/welcome However if you are interested in the PXE boot menu, and netbooting into a Ubuntu install…
Linux Terminal Service Project (LTSP) Supports MANY Desktops
Ubuntu and LTSP can provide a platform for providing desktops environments in many different ways. LTSP already comes with these client scripts: kiosk – Firefox running locally on thin client. ldm – Linux desktop running remotely on local server. menu – Interactive Menu shell – Drop to root bash shell running locally on thin client.…
How To Install Ubuntu 18.10 Cosmic Cuttlefish on a Nextbook Flexx 11
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…
How To Create Infinite Windows Cloud Desktops for Your Nonprofit with BoXenLinux®
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…