Strav's blog

On occasion, after navigating (in explorer) to a folder on the network containing images or video then navigate back out of the folder, and attempt to delete the folder, the following occurs "The action can't be completed because the file is open in W… more »

dd if=/dev/random of=/device/path bs=512 count=1024 more »

Ran into a solution for finding all active IP's in a subnet.  This is a very effecient (fast) solution *and* can be run against subnets that the machine isn't connected to. arp-scan -I lan0 192.168.0.0/24 or arp-scan -I lan0 192.168.0.0/16 more »

Tiling a shower floor: http://www.homeadditionplus.com/tile-stone-info/Tiling_Shower_Floor.htm Tile Example: http://seattlehomework.com/?p=247 Tile Example (slide 9):… more »

Article explaining how to set up suspend/resume with remote for Mythbuntu frontend http://www.pcmediacenter.com.au/forum/topic/39679-mythbuntu-frontend-build-xbmc-mythtv-suspendresume-with-remote/ more »

Article detailing how to set up WOL for Linux: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=234588 more »

Pontiac water pump mod to maximize cooling efficiency http://www.wallaceracing.com/water-pump-mods.php more »

Article on how to tune Holley Carburetors http://www.bob2000.com/carb.htm more »

http://forums.performanceyears.com/forums/showthread.php?s=c70d05097f7e5911ab4aa9cba43976bc&t=599838&page=3 http://firstgenfirebird.org/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=204546&page=5 http://www.highperformancepontiac.com/tech/… more »

Here's a diagram for drilling the proper location: http://firstgenfirebird.org/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=205906&page=2 Here's some discussion about the different types:… more »

An article for 11 things to do with your old iPhone http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/tech/personal/story/2012/09/12/now-what-11-things-to-do-with-your-old-iphone/57759512/1 more »

These are links to the B-Quiet sound deadening solution.  I'd like to get this and install it in the Mustang as there is absolutely no sound deadening material in the trunk and very little in the interior. http://www.b-quiet.com/ultimate.html… more »

This is a nicely done article for building a sound enclosure for an air compressor. http://www.cianperez.com/Photo/Exposed/album_WoodWerx/Projects/Compressor_Enclosure/Pages/Compressor_Enclosure.htm And this is a link to the fan used from RadioShack… more »

The RapidAir 3/4in. MaxLine Master Kit #M7500 looks to be an ideal and *SAFE* method to distribute compressed air throughout the garage. http://www.amazon.com/RapidAir-MaxLine-Master-Model-M7500/dp/B005FKYRTU/ref=pd_sim_hi_1 more »