Did you notice that Windows Vista fresh install do not have telnet client by default? How to install it? Easy… From Windows Vista desktop:[*] Click “Start” menu[*] Then “Control Panel”[*] Then “Programs and Features”[*] Click the “Turn Windows feature on or off” link on the left sidebar[*] If UAC enabled,, click “Continue”[*] Scroll down, place a check mark on “Telnet…
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If you’ve just logged into a Linux server and the terminal feels like an alien world, you’re not alone. This hits a lot of WordPress owners, small-business devs, and new sysadmins: you connect via SSH, see a blinking cursor, and suddenly you’re scared to type anything in case you break the server. Let’s fix that. In this guide we’ll walk…
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When `systemctl` Confuses You (And When It Won’t Work At All) A super common mistake: assuming every Linux server uses systemd and blindly copy-pasting systemctl commands from some blog. If your terminal answers with something like: bash: systemctl: command not found or systemctl: command not found there’s a good chance your distro isn’t using systemd at all. In that case,…
Read More »Sometimes you wanted to get rid of your crappy ISP DNS servers for good. I’m using wvdial to dial up, here’s what I do. Steps: [*] Disable usepeerdns. Edit “/etc/ppp/peers/wvdial” file. Commented the usepeerdns line. Here’s what is should look: #usepeerdns [*] Disable Auto DNS in wvdial. Edit “/etc/wvdial.conf” file. Set Auto DNS Off. Auto DNS = Off [*] Add…
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Why Your Port Forwarding Isn’t Working A very common mistake with port forwarding on Linux is assuming a single DNAT rule is enough. You add one iptables rule, try to hit your server from outside, and… nothing. In reality, proper forwarding through a Linux gateway needs three things working together: IP forwarding in the kernel, packet filtering rules in the…
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Introduction: The Casio Protrek is a popular line of outdoor watches that are known for their durability and accuracy. However, some Protrek watches can sometimes display the error message “OP EN” or “OPEN”. This error message usually means that the watch’s battery is low or that the watch is not properly sealed. Causes of the Error: There are a…
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