Typo3 fix: realurl + rgecard = segment '***' was not a keyword for a postVarSet as expected

Wednesday 30. of January 2008

A simple fix for this is to find the root page, edit the page header and then click on the option 'root of website'. Then go to the realurl conf file and make sure the root page id is set as the same page edited. Clear the cache and realurl cache afterwards.

Fix: Blank screen on boot up

Saturday 26. of January 2008

I've had this problem with my new laptop so I found this solution:

Use the synaptic package manager and install 'startupmanager'.

Run it by running 'alt+f2' then type 'gksudo startupmanager'. You see a lot of options on this application, just set it to whatever you like and then close. It wil...

New year's resolutions app

Wednesday 02. of January 2008

Today I decided to work up on some easy-to-use new year's resolution tools. I found dontbreakthechain.com to be a good tool for the job. It provides a simple calendar interface for managing each resolution. How it works is that you can put up your own resolutions and complete each day as a 'c...

Review: MSI VR320 CM1

Monday 24. of December 2007

Seeing that my continuing efforts to survive via freelancing will require a backup just in case my current laptop (MSI S420) conks out I've decided to purchase a second less pricey laptop - an MSI VR320 CM1. Specs include just the basics that I need for regular browsing and image editings: Celeron ...

Why Linux is getting better

Sunday 02. of December 2007

Ok, ok, I admit first that it depends on the use. But for desktop performance it surely has improved its foothold against the famous software monopoly that we have today. Have you seen the Asus EEE pc? By default it's built with linux pre-installed, although there are some geeks who switched it...

Paypal 'receive' from the Philippines now possible

Monday 01. of October 2007

I just checked my paypal account today and found out that receiving cash is now possible for Philippine accounts:

Send. Receive. Withdraw to a U.S. Bank Account or a card. Send and receive payments in these countries. Withdraw from your PayPal account to a U.S. bank account. In addition, w...

Setup pppoe on Ubuntu linux

Friday 21. of September 2007

I'm running a PLDT MyDSL connection and here is a simple command to configure it:

$ sudo pppoeconf

After configuration you'll only need to run 'sudo pon dsl-provider' to turn it on or 'sudo poff' to turn it off.