Thursday, June 22, 2017

Syncthing vs Resilio

edit 2019-09-15:
Just gave Syncthing a new look and I like it.
SyncTrayzor is a good version right now.

One Possible Setup:
If you have a PC that is always or often running then this may be a good setup.  Currently I am using this to make files available that I want on all Systems. These are current files only. It is more a transfer folder.

The Collector-PC is also peered to the local main bookkeeping PC and receives a backup of that PC's backup. In other words the bookkeeping PC backs up to a second internal disk. Syncthing grabs those files and drops it on the Collector. The collector then has 2 Sync folders.

I do not sync documents, photos, etc. It is easy to access these files with Anydesk remotely.




Syncthing vs Resilio



Which is best?
It depends on how one would use them.

I use 5 different PCs regularly during the year in different locations. I do not want to keep any folders in sync. I want to use the software to transfer files quickly from one computer to another. Sometimes these files are large. Either program will do the job but Resilio is designed to run automatically and continuously. I don't need that.

I would remotely access the desktop, copy the file/files I want into the share folder and start the sync program. Then I would start the sync program on the receiving computer. Once the files are downloaded, I would move them to another folder, go back the the remote computer, delete the files from the share folder and turn off sync.

At this point it seems Syncthing is all I need. I would love to have Resilio's selective sync on the paid version but the cost seems too high for the added convenience. Other use cases may justify the cost.

If I had to actually keep folders in sync, i would use Resilio. Lower resource demand and no terminal window for two reasons.

Saturday, June 17, 2017

KMSpico

If you have Frosty Rose (fixed) from the original source - the password is 2016

FireTV

I have not used FireTV much. This looks like a good place to start.
It looks like we can bypass all the apk transferring to Fire.

On FireTV
Install Downloader - then:
http://m.aptoide.com/installer-aptoide-tv
  open in browser - install
Use Aptoide-TV to install stuff
(This all had it's own mouse toggle function.)

If you do not see this, you have spelled it wrong


I just put it on an original Fire Stick I've never used. Installed Terrarium and it works flawlessly. The interface is a little slower than what I'm accustomed to with the Shield but hey, it works. I wonder how much crap I can install on a Fire Stick without killing it.

To install Private Internet Access open Downloader and enter http://bit.ly/piafire.

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Window 7 SP2?

I am totally sick of running WSUS on new installs of Windows 7.
Yes I had SP1 slipstreamed into the install but we are way beyond that.
How-To-Geek has a fantastic tutorial for integrating the rollups to make things more current.
You can follow his instructions verbatim to make a more current Win7-Install.iso.

One hickup at the end:
I was on a Windows 10 machine so "Deployment Tools Command Prompt" was not listed in the Start Menu (at least I couldn't find it). I used EverythingSearch to find it. It was on the machine but the AIK programs were not listed on the Start Menu.

Another way of doing this is here. It involves using NTLite, which I have never been that fond of, but I'm sure it works fine.

If you are reinstalling Windows, back up the drivers with Double Driver. Symenu has it but easy to get it elsewhere.

Mount ISO WinCDEmu

Get it here

It you are on Windows 10 you do not need this to mount an ISO. Just right click the ISO and "mount".

I use this when wanting to run an ISO. To extract an ISO it may be better to use a zip program.

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Finding Ebooks

02-17-2024 see bottom for steps
You can always try this customized Google search.
Ebook Search

Torrents of course
qBittorrent is my favorite portable Torrent client. It sits in my Symenu. I now install qBit for ease of update.

IRC
2019-12-02 Window 10 v1903 fresh install Hexchat worked fine as portable. May vary from PC to PC.

IRC is crazy fast but a little quirky to use.
Hexchat (Even though it seems to install you can pick a portable directory and choose the portable option when offered.) You can also install it if you wish.
(If using as portable, be careful moving the Hexchat folder after you run it. It is best to move the Hexchat folder to where you want to keep it before running Hexchat for the first time. The download folder may need to be re-established. If you get failed downloads, check the location of your download folder.)
Set File Transfers like this . . .


(If trouble connecting, set no SSL option)

Use all fake names of course.
Irchighway no longer allows PIA VPN connections.
Connect to irchighway
/join #ebooks
"@search" book or author (No quotes)
Example: @search silva or @search new girl

Undernet accepts PIA VPN connections (So this is obvious choice)
Connect to undernet
/join #bookz
@search book or author

If a list is offered after you search, click on it. A download will then be offered so accept it.
... Better yet go to settings > transfers and set automatic download without input from you.

... I also have it move the completed file to another folder.
Open the pdf file list and copy/paste the string of what you want.

The strings will look similar to this:
!dragnbreaker White, Randy Wayne - Doc Ford 01 - Sanibel Flats
!LawdyServer 03. THE NEW GIRL by Daniel Silva.epub

Omit the obvious stuff at the end of the string. Usually omit the text after the files suffix. Paste the string into chat and a new offering will be made. Follow the same procedure.

The answers all come from bots and will quickly follow your search but not instantaneously so wait a few seconds. The answer will be an obvious block of different color and should pop up automatically.. Don't worry about "bothering" anyone. Bots do not have feelings so search away. When you are choosing a download string be aware of the different formats ie mobi, epub, etc.

If you need to convert an epub to mobi after download, Calibre is a good option.
On iPad, find a Mobi reader to access a mobi file.

Here is Reddit post on the subject.

Audio books

List of sites
https://libredd.it/r/IllegalLifeProTips/comments/oqsslw/ilpt_heres_the_definitive_list_of_sites_for/

An inseresting site
http://www.mobilism.me/

Amazon Kindle
Go to your account > content & devices > your device and grab the email address. You can email files to your device. Mobi files were the preferred format. Now it appears to be epub. 

Steps:
Hexchat seems no longer "portable" so install it.
winget install -e --id HexChat.HexChat
Choose a nickname
Find two networks IRCHighWay & UnderNet 
mark them as "favor"
edit both and uncheck Use SSL and check Auto-Connect
In IRCHighWay join ebooks /join #ebooks (right click > settings > autojoin)
In UnderNet join bookz /join #bookz (right click > settings > autojoin)
Search like this @search book or author
Decide where you want list and books downloaded


Fix USB Flash Drive Access

Download Bootice

I needed this again and had a heck of a time finding it even on my own blog.
This thing is magic for fixing a flash drive with a faulty partition. My drive was installed and reported as working but would not show in explorer. It would show in drive manager but I could not do anything with it. Once again, Bootice fixed it for free with this little portable program.

I found this but have not tried.
USB Flash/Pen Drive Repair Tool




Saturday, June 10, 2017

qBittorrent - Use It

I previously used uTorrent until it started "installing" itself (whatever that means to uTorrent). It just became irritating. My favorite now is qBittorrent. It just works - but more to the point it is easy to set up pausing the seed after download is completed. Don't be an idiot - use VPN.

Torrent Search

Friday, June 9, 2017

Memory Buying

Memory prices are currently rising and finding good prices for older memory is tricky. I just ordered some from Focus_Memory on eBay. New Hynix 8GB 2x 4GB DDR2-800 PC2-6400 Desktop DIMM for $16.39 inc. shipping. This is a great price for these if they work.

Pin Not Available

Crazy Error I had not seen before. Pin not available blah blah. I restarted a few times and it finally worked. If it doesn't some say to...