Thunderird update 115, Supernova, adds a bar above the start menu that includes a lot of wasted space and a search box in the middle. Whilst the bar can be customised, unfortunately Mozilla developers have chosen not to add an option to remove it through settings. To remove the bar: unified-toolbar { display: none !important; … Continue reading Remove Search bar in Thunderbird 115
Draytek IPsec VPN errors
The following errors occur on a Draytek IPsec if the VPN name has been modified: ISAKMP Identification Payload has an unknown value … … ISAKMP payload must be zero … … smalformed payload: probable authentication (preshared secret) failure … Matching General Setup key for dynamic ip client … To fix the problem it is necessary … Continue reading Draytek IPsec VPN errors
How to install Debian from Windows without writing a USB or CD-ROM, on UEFI system
This post outlines how to install Debian without requiring writing the ISO image to a USB or burning to DVD drive.
Rename a user in Linux
If you have a single user account it is not possible to rename the user login name whilst logged on. To do so use cron to run the necessary commands. Create a script with the required commands: nano /usr/local/bin/rename_user # First rename the user login: /usr/sbin/usermod –login newlogin oldlogin # Second rename the group account: … Continue reading Rename a user in Linux
Practical IPsec VPN Information
IPsec (common for IKEv1 and IKEv2): IKEv1: AH vs ESP: Perfect Forward Security (PFS): Dead-Peer Detection (DPD): Aggressive vs. Main: IKEv2 enhancements: Xauth: L2TP/IPsec:
Driver for ACPI INT34c6 on Dell server
If you have an unknown device on a Dell server and msinfo32 shows the component problem device ID as ACPI/INT34C6, you need to install the Intel chipset Tatlow Platform LPSS driver, this will install the Intel Serial IO GPIO driver for the device.
Windows 7 or 8 to 10 Free Upgrade
Still running Windows 7? It’s well over time for you to upgrade to Windows 10 to continue to get security updates. Fortunately Microsoft still allows you to upgrade to Windows 10 for free using the Windows Update Assistant: https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/software-download/windows10 Download and run the tool. Follow the prompts to install Windows 10. Notes:
Nextcloud – cancel a remote wipe
Found your laptop after sending the Remote Wipe from Nextcloud?! Don’t want it to delete the Nextcloud files and account? Cancelling a Remote Wipe can’t simply be done through the web interface, other than removing the token to force a new sign in (unclear whether the wipe will still occur). Using your preferred MySQL tool, … Continue reading Nextcloud – cancel a remote wipe
macOS on Windows with QEMU
It is possible to emulate macOS inside Windows with Qemu. There are a number of difficulties with keyboards, mouse and drivers, but below is a command line that has been verified working with Monterey and WHPX accelerator. This is useful for testing features and obtaining screenshots, but will not be a reliable system due to … Continue reading macOS on Windows with QEMU
L2TP/IPsec VPN with PSK on Windows 10 connecting to RRAS
When trying to connect a Windows 10 client to Server 2019 Routing and Remote Access L2TP/IPsec tunnel two important settings are required on the client that aren’t commonly documented: