Category Archives: Technical

Still Redoing My Network

Posted on April 11, 2015 by larry

Network really coming together, so much flexibility and possibilities. But hoping setup is not too complex.  Looking to simplify key security systems. Freezer had a stink smell today, cleaned the back and it helped a bit, hope the smell is … Continue reading →

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New Switch On My Network

Posted on April 10, 2015 by larry

I got a new switch going on my network. It is the TP-Link SG2424, I am using the VLAN features and it looks like it is working extremely well. It is almost a single point of failure, so I hope … Continue reading →

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Small Linux Machine Bake Off

Posted on April 9, 2015 by larry

I have a couple of different Small Form Factor machines that run Linux.   I am going to test out these three systems. Raspberry Pi 2 Beagle Board Black Odroid C Gonna be fun, this will take a few weeks. … Continue reading →

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Ran So Well

Posted on April 8, 2015 by larry

Ran a four plus today, time wasn’t great overall but there was certainly improvement. Time: 1:03:56 Used my new watch that has monitors my pulse.  I know my time was in the :40’s but I spent a bit trying to … Continue reading →

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Another Meetup Presentation Today

Posted on April 6, 2015 by larry

Did a presentation on SSL and OpenVPN today, it was fun, but I felt like the focus leaned more towards SSL than OpenVPN. I really should split the two subjects up or do a longer presentation. Last night found my … Continue reading →

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OpenVPN Lab Up

Posted on April 5, 2015 by larry

I got my openvpn lab up.  This is to try and mimic most environments. Happy Easter too, this is a late setup, spent most of the afternoon with the family. With Easter done I can say I made it, no … Continue reading →

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Leonardo and Kodi

Posted on March 29, 2015 by larry

I got my leonardo working with my Kodi media center today.  I think I am done. Later in the day I switched back to Linux and my upcoming presentation. Kind of tired this afternoon, went to go out and it … Continue reading →

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VLC and Leonardo

Posted on March 28, 2015 by larry

Wanted to do this project for a while now, finally got time to try it, plus I wanted to get away from Linux for a few days. This device takes IR signals from the remote and translates them to keystrokes. … Continue reading →

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Knee Problems

Posted on March 26, 2015 by larry

Tried to run today, weather was great, my knee wasn’t. Decided to try some new support, this is a large one and should fit outside my pants. Tried running 1 mile and 1 mile walk.  No go.  Kind of hurting.

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Pre Event Rest

Posted on March 21, 2015 by larry

Although I did take it easy with the workouts today, my day was certainly not restful. There were a lot of errands I ran, but I worked more on my education kart. Got bigger wheels, rackmount KVM installed, and the … Continue reading →

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