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THE ULTIMATE FAQ ON KEEPING COMPUTER USERS HEALTHY ▀ REDUCING EYE STRAIN AND NECK PAIN

THE ULTIMATE FAQ ON KEEPING COMPUTER USERS HEALTHY ▀ REDUCING EYE STRAIN AND NECK PAIN

UPDATED ON: 2024-09-07 Internet is swarming with instructions on how to do this in a proper way, but all of them are incomplete and it looks like the authors don’t care much and don’t put enough effort into making them really shine, so i decided to fix that confusion and write my own, uber one. Computer user ergonomics is a really complex thing, so I split the FAQ into several sections for better readability and understanding.
SAVE THE GREEN PLANET! [2003] ▀ UNEXPECTED BLACK HUMOR FIND

SAVE THE GREEN PLANET! [2003] ▀ UNEXPECTED BLACK HUMOR FIND

[Save the green planet] is a totally unexpected find. Tired of cliche-crap hollywood “comedies” that are not even remotely fun to watch? THEN TRY THIS! Nice blend of mature black humor is always a bargain, especially in 2024. SAVE THE GREEN PLANET! [2003] NO TO WAR! Imagery by spacedrone808 @Adobe Imagery by spacedrone808 @Freepik
HOW TO CONFIGURE MULTI SUB-DOMAN WEBSERVER IN DEBIAN LINUX

HOW TO CONFIGURE MULTI SUB-DOMAN WEBSERVER IN DEBIAN LINUX

Firsts things first, for better file handling install [Midnight Commander] : sudo apt-get install mc Download fresh version of webserver software: sudo apt-get install apache2 Locate and edit configuration file: /etc/apache2/apache2.conf Note that in some distributions it can named as httpd.conf. No file at all? You can create it by: touch apache2.conf For relatively easy editing i recommend Nano editor. sudo apt-get install nano CTRL+O ► to save file CTRL+X ► exit file Here is an example for locally placed development webserver, containing two sub-domains.
CAPSTER CONVENIENT WAY TO EXECUTE THINGS ON WINDOWS 7 STARTUP

CAPSTER CONVENIENT WAY TO EXECUTE THINGS ON WINDOWS 7 STARTUP

Although I have been using Linux more and more in recent work, Windows 7 remains my main production operating system. And here is an excellent finding for Windows 7 crony named [Capster] . Its main functionality is to launch the specified executable at startup time when the [CAPS LOCK] key is set to ON or OFF. I use Capser to run backup script, that backs up previously selected folders [if i want to].
HOW TO IMPORT CUSTOM CERTIFICATE TO CERTIFICATE STORAGE IN DEBIAN LINUX

HOW TO IMPORT CUSTOM CERTIFICATE TO CERTIFICATE STORAGE IN DEBIAN LINUX

Say you are trying to install software and receive message from the operating system about untrusted certificate in certificate chain. In such case you need to import certificate of the middle-man organization into the Linux certificate storage to make things happen. If for some reason your third-party certificate comes in DER binary format, you should convert it to CRT format: openssl x509 -inform DER -in certificate.der -out certificate.crt Copy to storage:
COMPLETELY JUSTIFIED CHATTER ABOUT WINDOWS 7 AND IT'S CURRENT CAPABILITIES

COMPLETELY JUSTIFIED CHATTER ABOUT WINDOWS 7 AND IT'S CURRENT CAPABILITIES

Recently run into excellent rant about Windows 7 operating system. Totally agree with all the things mentioned. Here is a heap of my personal screenshots just to back up this speech. FIREFOX SUPERMIUM [CHROME] LIBRE OFFICE BLENDER VEGAS PRO SOUND FORGE CAPTURE ONE VIRTUAL BOX CODIUM [VSCODE] GIT NODE.JS PYTHON JAVA VISUAL C++ Plethora of other software including: [7-zip] | [Discord] | [Telegram] | [XNview] | [Foobar] that runs actual versions just fine, so i do not understand these comments about the obsolescence of this nice operating system.
MILDREDA ▀ BELGIUM EBM CREW WITH QUITE UNIQUE SOUND

MILDREDA ▀ BELGIUM EBM CREW WITH QUITE UNIQUE SOUND

I am not an adept of the [EBM music] genre. Music that exists at the intersection of punk and industrial music cultures. It is generally accepted that it originated in Belgium. [Mildreda] is a recent and moreover pretty interesting musical discovery on the modern electronic scene. Here are two tracks which i find pretty neat. Imagine all the aesthetics of EBM submerged into trancy [Aes Dana] vibes, backed by [Prodigy] breakbeat and wrapped into [Underworld] synth riffs.
CONFIGURING APACHE WEBSERVER ON HIGHLY RESTRICTED NETWORKS IN OPENBSD OPERATING SYSTEM

CONFIGURING APACHE WEBSERVER ON HIGHLY RESTRICTED NETWORKS IN OPENBSD OPERATING SYSTEM

░ PREFACE WORDS In this post I would like to share some Unix experience I have gained while deploying a website under certain conditions. The testbed environment was created using VirtualBox 7 on a Windows 7 operating system. I chose [OpenBSD] because of it’s unparalleled focus on security and privacy features. It is also unusual and very unpopular. And of course because of [OpenBSD slogan] : Only two remote holes in the default install, in a heck of a long time!
ACORN IS THE FIRST RISC COMPUTER AND THE FATHER OF ALL SMARTPHONES

ACORN IS THE FIRST RISC COMPUTER AND THE FATHER OF ALL SMARTPHONES

The [Acorn computer] is probably one of the most underrated in computer history. All mobile device manufacturers should give a credit to the developers of Acorn’s first RISC computer. They developed the first System-on-Chip CPU. Without the efforts of Acorn engineers you would probably be running an overheated, crashing quad-core CISC CPU from Intel in your mobile device in 2024. ACORN ARCHIMEDES ▀ REALLY IMPORTANT COMPUTER IN TECHNOLOGY HISTORY
HOW TO EXPORT FIREFOX BOOKMARKS AND OPEN LOCALLY PLACED HTML FILES ON ANDROID

HOW TO EXPORT FIREFOX BOOKMARKS AND OPEN LOCALLY PLACED HTML FILES ON ANDROID

You might think that it is kinda ridiculous title, but read on to find out. First of all you have to understand that i’m not going to share my personal bookmarks with some ugly copro that cloaks itself under the umbrella of free software ideas and use their lame anti-private sync. And i’m certainly not going to use any web service provided by these companies in any case. Of course we won’t skip that generic rant part about how dumb project managers are for not implementing essential features like bookmark export or the ability to open local HTML files in 2024.
OPPO FIND X6 PRO IS THE LAST CAMERAPHONE TO BE REVIEWED ON THESE PAGES

OPPO FIND X6 PRO IS THE LAST CAMERAPHONE TO BE REVIEWED ON THESE PAGES

If i remember correctly i already promised [not to touch any cameraphones again] . But what convinced me to take another crack at it was the numerous reviews claiming “it’s the best cameraphone in the world” running Android 13. As you may know, Android 14 brought many groundbreaking changes [at least from my point of view]. One of them is the restriction on installing applications targeted at Android 6.0. Loads of cr#p services and telemetry dialers are included also.
LINEAGEOS 20 FOR SONY XZ1 COMPACT [BASED ON ANDROID 13]

LINEAGEOS 20 FOR SONY XZ1 COMPACT [BASED ON ANDROID 13]

Looking at recent Android version distribution and understanding the fact that Android 8.0 is standing on the brink of survival i decided to look for an alternative future solution. As for 8.0, everything is working fine at the moment, I am just doing some research to test the waters out. [LineageOS 20] is a custom firmware based around Android 13 [last version which allows to run legacy applications]. Operating system has been unofficially backported to the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact in 2023.
OTT - HOLIDAY BOAT ▀ SOME TRANCY DUB AT YER FACE

OTT - HOLIDAY BOAT ▀ SOME TRANCY DUB AT YER FACE

Take a break from the classic retrowave aesthetic and dive into the world of trancy dub patterns spiced up with eastern sound waves. Exceptionally groovy track with funky bass and subtle 303 synth lines from the highly talented UK music producer. OTT ▀ HOLIDAY BOAT Imagery by spacedrone808 @Adobe Imagery by spacedrone808 @Freepik
COMPLETE HISTORY OF COMPUTER GRAPHICS SERIES BY RETROAHOY

COMPLETE HISTORY OF COMPUTER GRAPHICS SERIES BY RETROAHOY

Simply the best video on whole YT regarding the history of computer graphics. Top-notch voice narrator, text scenario and material delivery Most important facts, no ranting at all Atmospheric backdrop music What else do we need? CHAPTERS 1] Pixel Pioneers 2] Sprite Supreme 3] Polygon Realm 4] 3dfx Voodoo Boom 5] Future Crisis [YT PLAYLIST] COMPLETE VIDEO Imagery by spacedrone808 @Adobe Imagery by spacedrone808 @Freepik
SMALL STURDY PHONE WITH GREAT CAMERA AND BATTERY LIFE ▀ IS IT POSSIBLE?

SMALL STURDY PHONE WITH GREAT CAMERA AND BATTERY LIFE ▀ IS IT POSSIBLE?

Somewhere in the previous posts i have already done [small rant] regarding the desired specification of modern smartphone. After fiddling around with the latest [Oppo Find X6 Pro] aka the best modern cameraphone, i come to a conclusion with myself on how the smartphone specification of my dreams should look like. Consider this as a revisited version of the previous document. And yeah, you will surely see the Oppo review in a while when i free myself up from the daily routine.
ATARI FALCON ▀ THE MOST ADVANCED CLASSIC ATARI

ATARI FALCON ▀ THE MOST ADVANCED CLASSIC ATARI

For me, the [Atari Falcon] was as cool as the later Amigas. Some people claim that Falcon had less custom chips and less GFX capabilities compared to Amiga. On the other hand, Falcon was a bit faster CPUs in standard configurations, native MIDI support, but more importantly it had special sound DSP capable of 16-bit 48Khz sound output, the thing that was too cool even for Amiga. That is why computer was so popular in music studios at the time.
SOVIET ▀ SYMMETRIC CONNECTION

SOVIET ▀ SYMMETRIC CONNECTION

I don’t fully understand emotional component of this track. Or it’s the triumphant completion of something or it’s the grandiose beginning of something. Choose your own variant. SOVIET ▀ SYMMETRIC CONNECTION Imagery by spacedrone808 @Adobe Imagery by spacedrone808 @Freepik
ABILITY OF WINDOWS 7 TO SUPPORT HIGH PERFORMANCE PLATFORMS IS FUTURE PROOFED ALREADY

ABILITY OF WINDOWS 7 TO SUPPORT HIGH PERFORMANCE PLATFORMS IS FUTURE PROOFED ALREADY

Currently we all know that [Ryzen 7950x] and more importantly [Threadripper 7000] series are working just fine in Windows 7 environment. Upcoming Ryzen 9950x confirmed to work already, because it is using the same socket [mechanically and electronically]. And now for even better news: [AM5 socket will be supported at least until 2027] , which means that Ryzen 10950x will work without any hassles also. So, it looks like the Threadripper 7995wx and Ryzen 10950x will be the last chips to work properly on the Windows 7 platform in the worst case scenario.
HOW TO COPY FILES FROM ANDROID PHONE TO PC IN AN EASY AND FAST WAY

HOW TO COPY FILES FROM ANDROID PHONE TO PC IN AN EASY AND FAST WAY

First things first. I often need to copy substantial amount of photos from my phone. It can’t be done via Windows GUI without millions of mouse clicks or keystrokes. Here you will find a solution on how to do this in a proper way. The key tool for this will be [ADB] , developer tools for Android. Wishes: command line, batch, no file explorer, no mouse, no clickety-clack. Sicking tired of all of these not-so-precise-instructions i’ve decided to make my own.
ANDREW LAHIFF ▀ FIRST CLASS SPACE AMBIENT FOR YOUR INNER JOURNEYS

ANDREW LAHIFF ▀ FIRST CLASS SPACE AMBIENT FOR YOUR INNER JOURNEYS

If you were a fan of the original Fallout series, you already know Mark Morgan, one of the most unique composers of the 90s. His soundtrack for Fallout 1/2 has already status of a classic masterpiece in the game OST genre. Today I would like to introduce you to [Andrew Lahiff] . He makes exceptionally good space ambient tracks that sometimes resemble the atmosphere of Fallout. Just listen to these tracks:
DECIDED TO LAUNCH DISCORD CHAT LOUNGE FOR WINDOWS 7 USERS

DECIDED TO LAUNCH DISCORD CHAT LOUNGE FOR WINDOWS 7 USERS

UPDATED ON: 2024-10-10 Fixed expired Discord link Today, i decided to open a chat room for Windows 7 users in Discord. Maybe such decision will compensate the absence of commentary system on the website, who knows. Hope that it will be handy to some extend, at least for someone. I don’t know. JOIN THE CH#T If you are living in country with totalitarian regime unblock service my means of: [Zapret] or [ReQCrypt] or [GoodByeDPI] .
SIMON BOSWELL ▀ HARDWARE AND HACKERS COMPOSER

SIMON BOSWELL ▀ HARDWARE AND HACKERS COMPOSER

If you are fond of computer related stuff in parallel with films, then you are probably familiar with [Simon Boswell] . If you don’t know what i am talking about just listen to these. [HARDWARE 1990] ▀ CRUCIFIXION [HACKERS 1995] ▀ HACKERS OST WARNING! CRT EMULATION IS ENABLED ON THIS PAGE Imagery by spacedrone808 @Adobe Imagery by spacedrone808 @Freepik
IT LOOKS LIKE THREADRIPPER 7000 IS FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS 7

IT LOOKS LIKE THREADRIPPER 7000 IS FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS 7

Himmelskibet [member of WinRaid community] has just discovered that modern 48-thread workstation CPU Threadripper 7960X can work in Windows 7 environment. He was able to execute Windows Server 2008R2, with working USB3 ports. Testbed motherboard: Gigabyte TRX50 Aero D rev 1.1. “Good” BIOS version: FA BIOS [dated Nov 23, 2023] Nvme testing is in progress. I’m pretty sure that everything will work fine. Here is a proof image: [Original topic @ WinRaid] If it works out with NVME and it will not give BSODs and substantial issues we could count that Windows 7 is capable of driving 192 threads then.

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