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After upgrading to Ubuntu 14.04.01, I ran into two issues: One with Apache2 and one with Samba 4. Apache has been upgraded from 2.2.22 to 2.4.7. The content was no

The MAX7219 chip does a wonderful job when its time to drive either a 64 led matrix or an eight digit (seven segments) display. Only three wires are required: a

The Trinket (Adafruit’s Trinket) can be supported on Linux using the Arduino IDE 1.0.5 in only a few steps. Download this archive: TrinketHardwareSupport Install the Arduino IDE. It is assumed

It can be easily done using Linux. This procedure is for the 328p processor. It can easily be adapted for a 168 processor. You will need an ICSP. First, make

An “Parametrized Measuring Scoop” is now available. More details at Parametrized Measuring Scoop.

An “PN532 Breakout Board Mounting Plate” is now available. More details at PN532 Breakout Board Mounting Plate.

Simply issue this command: usermod -m -d /home/new-account-name -l new-account-name old-account-name It creates the home directory if it does not exists. It also copy the stuff of the old user

An “Enclosure for the Sparkfun RFID USB Reader” is now available. More details at Enclosure for the Sparkfun RFID USB Reader.

If you are getting the following errors while trying to install Apache on Trusty (Ubuntu 14.04), execute the commands below and try to re-install it. Preparing to unpack …/apache2_2.4.7-1ubuntu4_amd64.deb …

After installing Skype on Ubuntu 14.04, there is no icon in the status bar. To restore it, simply execute the following command: sudo apt-get install sni-qt:i386 . This procedure works

You can increase the maximum upload file size for only one application by creating a php.ini file in the directory where the file upload PHP script is. Add the following

Some “20 mm wide 90 Degrees T-Slot Angle Brackets” are now available. More details at 20 mm wide 90 Degrees T-Slot Angle Brackets.

From a terminal window, type in: lsb_release -a

A “Parametric Pipe/Rod/Tube Adapter” is now available. More details at Parametric Pipe/Rod/Tube Adapter.

A “Tape Roll Holder Revisited” is now available. More details at Tape Roll Holder Revisited.

A “Mounting plate for Arduino UNO/Duemilanove/Diecimila” is now available. More details at Mounting plate for Arduino UNO/Duemilanove/Diecimila.

A “40 mm T-Slot Angle Bracket with adjustable foot” is now available. More details at 40 mm Angle Bracket With Adjustable Foot.

A “40 mm T-Slot Adjustable Foot” is now available. More details at 40 mm T-Slot Adjustable Foot.

A “40 mm T-Slot Angle Bracket” is now available. More details at 40 mm T-Slot Angle Bracket.

Some “20 mm T-Slot End Caps” are now available. More details at 20 MM T-Slot End Caps.