Author: robwillisinfo
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DRAC 5 Install on a Dell PowerEdge 2950 GII with Basic Configuration and Demo
What is a DRAC Card? A DRAC (Dell Remote Access Control), similar to HPs iLO, is a remote access card that provides out-of-band management capabilities. The card itself has its own processor, memory, network and access to the system bus. It also runs a easy to use HTTP web management interface. What this means is…
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Dell PowerConnect 5324 – cable tips, basic setup and configuration via Putty
Dell PowerConnect 5324 After realizing that I had out grown most common 4 or 8 port switches, and wanting more control over the switch itself, I decided that a 24 port-gigabit switch was what I wanted. Any higher end networking devices can easily add up VERY quickly, but that wasn’t in my budget for this…
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Lock Picking Tools Review – Great kits for getting started
Locking Picking If your one of those people that must know how things work at the deeper levels, locking picking might be for you. It can be fun and interesting trying to figure out how locks work and picking them. Some locks are hard and some can be easy, but the tools you use can…
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Benjamin Trail NP Bi-pod Install
Bi-pods and Air guns Shooting a big heavy rifle accurately at any range can be tough with out resting it on something or using some sort of bi-pod. I wanted something that was light weight, easy to add or remove and portable. Trying to find information about mounting can be a bit tricky as well,…
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Benjamin Trail NP .22 shooting Predator Polymags
Predator Polymags These have easily become on of my favorite pellets to shoot. They are a little expensive at around $14 for a tin of 200 from Amazon. However they are worth it as they shoot super straight and are definitely a one shot kill type of ammo. Once you see the expansion of these…
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Benjamin Trail NP Review with JSB Monsters, Polymags, Crosman Hollow Points & Pointed, and Gamo Rocket Ammo
The Benjamin Trail NP (Nitro Piston) This thing is an absolute monster and a blast to shoot. It’s extremely powerful shooting a .22 cal pellet @ approx 950 FPS, but extremely quiet in doing so. I picked the rifle up off of Amazon for about $200 and comes with the rifle, Center Point Scope and…
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Serviio.org Media Server Install and Video
The search for another Media Server At this point I think I have tried out the majority of the top media servers out there, and there are a lot of good options available. Finding the one that fits your needs and particular setup can be a bit of a challenge though. For me I want…
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Iain Sinclair’s Card Sharp 2, a stealthy pocket knife like you have never seen before!
Card Sharp 2, an ultra thin and stealthy pocket knife Iain Sinclairs CardSharp 2 – I saw this on a few tech blogs and was waiting for this to come out. Iainsinclair.com‘s CardSharp 2, is an amazing credit-card sized fold-able knife. For $25 US dollars, it’s a deal for the amazing piece that it is.…
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Veeam Backup & Recovery V6 Free install – Unable to install new SQL instance Error
Veeam B&R V6 SQL Issue I was trying to install Veeam B&R V6 on a fresh Windows 7 Ultimate x64 install and could not get it to go past the SQL install. I was using all of the default settings, to be honest I really just wanted FastSCP, none of the SQL Reporting crap that…
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Modded Crosman 1322 Update
1322 Update I have to say the Crosman 1322 is a blast to shoot and looks great. Its quiet enough to not bug my neighbors but has plenty of punch to take care of pests. I have just finished my first 500 tin of Crosman Premier Hollow Points, and already have a replacement. That ammo…
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