Fix Sending emails from Webmin
If Webmin is unable to send emails, for example, from automated backups, then following fix may work for you. Before this ensure you have some kind of mail configured on your system. If not, here’s a guide to configure ssmtp Basically, you need to go to Webmin Configuration and check “Sending Email” configuration. For me, it was a matter of …
Install Serviio on Ubuntu
I use Serviio as DLNA server hosted on Ubuntu to stream movies to Xbox One. It’s by far the best DLNA server I have used. Very easy to set up and quite feature rich. Here’s the guide to installing it on Ubuntu Server: http://wiki.serviio.org/doku.php?id=howto:linux:install:ubuntu You can make it run at boot time by creating a service in Webmin. To configure …
Fiddlehead Ferns
Yes, you can get these in US! You just have to pay more. Unless you are local to the region where these are grown in US, you will need to order from online sellers. I ordered mine from Earthy Delights. Since these are perishables, only overnight shipping is provided. Be smart and order more than a lb in order to …
Try my version of fried chicken
Made up the recipe myself. Turned out to be quite tasty. About a 1lb of Chicken Breast cut into small pieces Batter – Wheat flour (3 Tbsp), 3 egss, Salt, Paprika, Milk (1 cup). Whip everything until somewhat thick. If too runny add more flour. Mix batter and chicken pieces, until chicken is thoroughly coated. Fry them for 10-12 minutes …
To the juicing…
Red – Beets, Apple, & Celery Orange – Sweet Potato, Apple & Carrots Green- Kale, Green Pepper, Celery & Apple
MediaTomb breaking after Ubuntu upgrade
Yesterday, upgraded Ubuntu Server from 14.10 to 15.04, and somehow it broke MediaTomb. After upgrade, my uPnP server was not showing up in consuming devices. I looked at the logs, and found that MediaTomb was binding to localhost cat /var/log/mediatomb 2015-06-07 12:31:46 INFO: Loading configuration from: /etc/mediatomb/config.xml2015-06-07 12:31:46 INFO: Checking configuration…2015-06-07 12:31:46 INFO: Setting filesystem import charset to UTF-82015-06-07 12:31:46 …
Configuring VNC on Ubuntu Server
I recently configured VNC on my home server. This enables me to log on to the server and work in a GUI environment. I am using GNOME basic. Server – Assumed Ubuntu Server 14.04 Pre-reqs – Install GNOME basic desktop sudo apt-get install –no-install-recommends ubuntu-desktop Install gnome-panel sudo apt-get install gnome-panel Install VNC Server. I used TightVNC Server sudo apt-get …
AMD Kaveri Dual Graphics R7 250
I finally tried Dual Graphics on my AMD Kaveri A10-7850k based system. Kaveri A10-7850k is an onboard R7 250 GPU, and pairs with any standalone R7 250 card in Dual Graphics mode. However, the standalone card must be DDR3. The card I am using is MSi R7 250 2GB DDR3, and is less than $60. Popping it in, the system …
Looking forward to Windows 10!
Haters will hate. Critics will criticize. Complainers will complain. Guess what, Windows 10 is coming, and we the Windows fans are eagerly looking forward to it! Thank you Microsoft! Pic courtesy: https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2014/09/30/announcing-windows-10/