Below content is sourced in the links. Most of the content is not my original content and im giving credit via the links. Windows Remove EMPTY Folders: ############################## ############################## http://sourceforge.net/projects/rem-empty-dir/ Or youRead More…
How to uninstall an application/package completely – leave no trace behind
Im not responsible if you destroyed your computer or data by following these steps. Deleting things in linux maybe a long and complicated processes if you really wnat to remove all tracesRead More…
My favorite Htop settings
My favorite Htop settings ####################### apt-get install htop Use the Fkeys and arrow keys and space bar to control htop. File location: /root/.config/htop/htoprc file and folder permissiosn of the settings foldersRead More…
WINDOWS – fix internet that should be working – dns works, ping works, browsing doesnt work
INTERNET NOT WORKING BUT YOU HAVE PING ######################################## Lets say your browser is not working to get a website up. But you can ping www.google.com so obviously internet works If you cantRead More…
Top 10 compressors – 7zip and nanozip – compressing with low and high ram use & highest compression algorithm for both
7zip and nanozip Best data on different compressors: http://compressionratings.com/ check best compression programs/algorithms based on many variables such different arguments or the result your looking for such as compression ratio which directlyRead More…
Best Windows Partition Tools
WINDOWS COMMAND LINE SOFTWARE The simple disk_part in command prompt (cmd) does the trick. This comes with every Windows. Here are some good articles on how to use it: http://www.jwgoerlich.us/blogengine/post/2009/11/05/Use-Diskpart-to-Create-and-Format-Partitions.aspx http://helpdeskgeek.com/windows-xp-tips/diskpart-windows-xp-help-use/ http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc766465(v=ws.10).aspx GUI SOFTWARERead More…
ZFS – zpool import segfaults – work around to get data back (import readonly)
Whats covered in this article: 1. how to regain access to a zpool import that keeps segfaulting (perhaps its even rebooting your system on every import). Whats not covered here: 1. theRead More…
Simple PS1 – bash prompt in linux
SIMPLE PS1 ############ # Setting PS1 to this (these are the defaults for distros like Red Hat): [\u@\h \W]\$ # To set it: echo PS1='[\u@\h \W]\$' # Example: [user@hostname workingdir]# # SoRead More…
DD NOTRUNC OPTION
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ZFS – Dealing with Failed Drives, using spares and new drives – and autoreplace
ZFS – Dealing with Failed Drives, using spares and new drives – and autoreplace Links/Citations: *http://www.firstalt.co.uk/sample/s10up.pdf *http://www.bolsondigital.com/2013/06/01/replacing-an-hdd-in-a-zfs-pool-on-nas4free/ *http://www.packetmischief.ca/2013/06/10/how-i-replace-a-failedfailing-hdd-in-a-zfs-storage-pool/ *http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19253-01/819-5461/gbcet/ *http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19120-01/open.solaris/817-2271/gbbxi/index.html *https://blogs.oracle.com/eschrock/entry/zfs_hot_spares REPLACING FAILED DRIVE WITH SPARE Spares usually auto fall a failedRead More…