Getting my Bluetooth mouse to work with Ubuntu
Bluetooth Mouse From Hell
I have a Microsoft 5000 Bluetooth Mouse. Unfortunately it has been a total headache to get it to work with Ubuntu and stay working. Below are the steps I have taken to remedy the issue:
- Turn on your mouse and make it discoverable
- Open a terminal and enter the command:
hcitool scan - It should return a list of bluetooth devices in range (mine returned something like:
00:1D:D8:92:FE:45 Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000) - Enter:
sudo gedit /etc/bluetooth/hcid.conf - Add the following entry to the file (remember the name is the same returned in the previous step):
device HardwareAddressHere {
name “Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000”;
} - Run the command:
sudo /etc/init.d/bluetooth restart - Verify that you get a message indicating that stopping and starting bluetooth is OK
- Run the command:
sudo apt-get install bluez-compat - With your mouse still in discovery mode, run the command:
sudo hidd --search - Your mouse should now be paired and working. (this includes after reboot, it should automatically pair)
Run Ubuntu on Dell Mini 10 in HD (1366×768)
One Gig Wonder
I found a link on moko's blog that showed how you run Ubuntu Jaunty in 1024x576 on a Dell Mini 10. However, I have the Mini 10 with the HD screen (1366x768) which required a few additional steps to get it work right. Here is the entire process
First, create the file: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ubuntu-mobile.list
Add the following content and save (these entries will change depending on the version of Ubuntu):
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/ubuntu-mobile/ppa/ubuntu jaunty main
deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/ubuntu-mobile/ppa/ubuntu jaunty main
Open a terminal and run the following two commands:
sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys C6598A30
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install psb-kernel-source psb-kernel-headers
Restart your machine and open the terminal again. Enter the command:
sudo apt-get install xserver-xorg-video-psb
Restart your machine again. You should now have 1366x768 resolution.
Getting the Windows XP Royale Noir theme to actually work
I downloaded this windows xp royale noir theme, and tried to get it running on Windows XP SP3, but it only worked while the machine was running, then it was gone. But I figured out how to change that.
1. Download and install the actual Windows Royale theme.
2. Download the Royale Noir theme, and extract it to the C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\royale noir\ folder
3. Go to C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\ and open the Royale.Theme file in a text editor
4. Go to the [Visual Styles] section
5. Change the line "Path=%WinDir%resources\Themes\Royale\Royale.msstyles" to Path=%WinDir%resources\Themes\royale noir\luna.msstyles
6. Save and exit.
After that, you should be able to consistently select the Royale Noir theme from the apperances section.
Make 7z SFX files quick and easy.
I recently stumbled apon a nice little program that will take your 7z compressed files and create a SFX executable, why would you need this when its "Kind of" build into the 7z gui? well the 7z gui leaves out alot of options unless you know there parameters this Gui takes care of it for you. It makes a seamless program that you can use to make installers, or just to send to another user that doesnt have 7z installed and the best part... its all OpenSource.
Features
- Change SFX icon.
- Create shortcuts for current user or all users.
- Create environment variables.
- Run multiple programs one by one after extraction.
- Delete SFX file after extraction (Self-delete)
- Select overwrite mode for files.
- Hide extraction progress.
- Compress SFX stub with UPX to reduce size.
- Enable/disable XP Visual style.
- Set extraction path. Allow/deny users to change the path.
- Extract to temporary folder for software setups.
- Save/load settings.
IExpress…. Hidden Jem
Built into Windows since Windows 95 there his a hidden program that will compile and compress files and folder and create a nice little executable package, Its called Iexpress. IExpress can be used to quickly compress alot pictures, music, files to share on any windows computer without any third party software. It can also be used to compile batch files into Executables. Its easy to find just click Start then run or in the search box type iexpress and hit enter.
FC Portables
Hate installing stuff? sometimes its nice to just get a file/program and just be able to run it like in the old days. FC Portables is a dedicated collection of programs that have been build or converted to run as a single file (ex to be placed on a thumb drive), this is great for a student that doesn't have a laptop but still uses workstations at school and work.
Movie Collector Plus
Share your DVD/Blueray goodness and not worry about getting them back. Thats right Movie Collector Plus lets you catelog your movies and keep tabs on them when you share with friends and family. Also a nice feature is that you can sort your movies by genre so you can find something to watch.
SSH Secure Shell, an alternate to putty and winscp
I really hate using the scp command, but I also hate having ssh functionality separated when using winscp. SSH Secure Shell is a good alternative to just using putty. It includes a sftp gui you can use. It also has all of the capabilities as putty.
This is the only site I've found on the internet where you can download it.
Easy File Sharing… FAST
If you need to send a file to someone fast and don't want to install any extra software and you are concerned about security (No "man" in the middle) I have found Filesovermiles is your best bet. Unlike other sharing sites where you upload the file then the user downloads is Files over miles is peer to peer. Basically it loads a Flash web application and asks for the file, you browse to the file and it creates a link for the file recipient and as long as you keep your browser open they will be able to download the file. I highly recommend this if you need to send a file that is time critical.
Specs
- 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).
- UDP port in the range of 1024-65535 may be used
- Version 10 of Adobe Flash Player must be installed
- Your file size is limited by the amount of free ram See why here
Tunneling uTorrent
Setting up Putty
1. Open putty
2. Go to connection>ssh>tunnels
3. Enter a source port, select dynamic, and press add. This is going to be the port you send your uTorrent connection through
4. Do the normal jazz to establish a connection.
Setting up uTorrent
1. Open uTorrent
2. Go to options>preferences>connection
3. Change the following:
Type: Socks5
Proxy: localhost
Port: (The port you entered and tunneled in putty)
Resolve hostnames through proxy (check it)
Use proxy server for peer to peer connections (check it)
4. Press OK
I can't confirm that this encrypts all of the uTorrent traffic, but when I tried it behind a firewall it sure went a lot faster.