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February 2, 2009 • 1 min read • Technology

My rare use of LaTeX

I sometimes use LaTeX.

January 25, 2009 • 1 min read • Technology

How to erase hard drives (shred, dd)

You could write zeros to the whole hard drivedd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/hdaFor newer versions of dd, you can monitor the progress:dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/hda status=progressHowever, it has been recommended to write a few passes of random noise (n = 3 is the default).

January 25, 2009 • 1 min read • Technology

How to access encrypted volumes from live CDs

Once you have decided to encrypt your hard drive, you might find yourself in the situation where you need to pull off data from it when the regular decryption mechanisms you use are not in place.

January 25, 2009 • 1 min read • Technology

cryptsetup

I switched already quite a while ago from the old cryptoloop technology to the newer cryptsetup technology.
Changing the MAC (Media Access Control) address of NICs (Network Interface Cards)

January 25, 2009 • 3 min read • Technology

Changing the MAC (Media Access Control) address of NICs (Network Interface Cards)

In some networks, computers have to be registered to get connected.
More of Tobi's kindergarten songs (Finnish X-mas songs)

December 24, 2008 • 2 min read • Finland

More of Tobi’s kindergarten songs (Finnish X-mas songs)

Kas metsämökin ikkuna, sielt tonttu ulos kurkistaa.Ja jänö laukkaa laputtaa ja oveen kolkuttaa:Auta, auta pyydän sua, metsämies kun vaanii mua.Sulle suojan tarjoan siis kätes ojenna.
How much toothpaste is safe to swallow for a 3 year old?

December 22, 2008 • 2 min read • Technology

How much toothpaste is safe to swallow for a 3 year old?

My son doesn't like to brush teeth and he is probably no exception.

November 30, 2008 • 1 min read • Technology

WINE regression testing

I am using Textco's Gene Construction Kit (version 2.5) do draw my DNA vector maps.
The E-numbers of ADHD-like behaviour inducing food colors and additives

November 28, 2008 • 1 min read • Technology

The E-numbers of ADHD-like behaviour inducing food colors and additives

There has been a publication about artificial colors and other food additives influencing children's behaviour (McCann, 2007), making it more ADHD-like.
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