Category Archives: techie stuff

Evolution uses only default smtp server

Posted on August 2, 2008 by 1Earth

Einstein once said that one definition of madness is doing the same thing over and over for ever and ever expecting a different result. Well then, when it comes to computers, we should all be mad really, because such is … Continue reading →

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WordPress 2.6 Upgrade and 404 Error

Posted on July 16, 2008 by 1Earth

I love it when I log into my WordPress admin area and it tells me that  a new WordPress is available. I love upgrades. Yes, really.  On this occasion, however, I lost the battle when I came face to face … Continue reading →

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Download Firefox 3 on 17 June and help set a world record

Posted on June 15, 2008 by 1Earth

I’ve cottoned on to this a little late. You can download Firefox 3 on 17 June and help set a world record for the most downloaded software in a 24 hour period. The reason that I’m so far behind the … Continue reading →

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Secure communications with SSL, PHP & gnuPG – Part 3

Posted on May 22, 2008 by 1Earth

In Part 3 it’s just a question of getting it to work. To get gnuGP working in Thunderbird is a simple matter of installing gpg4win, and the Enigmail plugin. But Thunderbird is an opensource community project and everything is easier.  … Continue reading →

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Secure communications with SSL, PHP & gnuPG – Part 2

Posted on May 21, 2008 by 1Earth

In Part 2 of the mission of the week, we look at how to set it all up on HostGator.  The chosen host, because that’s where I host my websites, you see. HostGator SSL, gnuPG (GPG) and PHP how-to As … Continue reading →

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Secure communications with SSL, PHP & gnuPG – Part 1

Posted on May 20, 2008 by 1Earth

Mission this week: a web form that can securely accept data via a website and deliver it by email.  The solutions was secure communications with SSL, gnuPG and PHP. Let me walk you though it. “Throw up a form on … Continue reading →

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First look at the new Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron

Posted on April 29, 2008 by 1Earth

It’s 11.32pm and I just finished cleaning my house and we all know that after cleaning house, there’s nothing more rewarding than cleaning your desktop too.  I’m about to upgrade to and get a first look at the new Ubuntu … Continue reading →

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Registering a Training Overload

Posted on April 26, 2008 by 1Earth

I love registering my software. You get benefits like product updates, access to interesting little add-ons and it validates to the developers that their work are being appreciated. But on occasion registering can lead to a training overload. Only… in … Continue reading →

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A tense moment as Sony HDR-FX7 meets Adobe CS3 Production

Posted on April 19, 2008 by 1Earth

After what has been way too long, I finally paired the Sony HDR-FX7 with Adobe CS3 Production Premium for our first test run. And it didn’t work… The message at the top of the capture box says “Can’t Activate Recorder. … Continue reading →

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Automatically Hide your Cursor on Windows XP

Posted on April 18, 2008 by 1Earth

If you think hiding your cursor is something that should be really simple, you’re right. Truth be told, on Windows, it isn’t. Poor Man’s Electronic Billboard I’m setting up a computer to act as a kiosk of sorts. More an … Continue reading →

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