How To’s

I wanted to try using Qubes OS for its security and compartmentalization. The problem was that I could not even get it to install :/

Problem: Error below when trying to install

[ 0.000000] efi: EFI_MEMMAP is not enabled.
[ 0.000000] esrt: ESRT header is not in the memory map.
[ 5.901147] dracut-pre-trigger[424]: cat: /tmp/dd_disk: no such file or directory

Solution:

1. Update RUFUS to latest version 3.14 as of this post.
2. Select DD image onto USB drive

No trying to install, you will get the error above still but it will continue with the installer in EFI mode.

Sources:

This post directly references using the DD flag :
https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/installation-guide/
Common UEFI Errors  – https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/uefi-troubleshooting/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Qubes/comments/62fwjg/am_i_doing_something_wrong_qubes_iso_install/

You first need to locate the mysql binary.

$ cd /Applications/MAMP/Library/bin

then access the database

$ ./mysql -u <username> -p <dabataseName>

Note in MAMP: <username> = root

When asked for a password enter root

mysql> source <path/to/file>.sql

Sources:
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/15278375/importing-larger-sql-files-into-mysql
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/9335403/access-mamps-mysql-from-terminal

Installed it, uninstalled it and it was still showing up on my chrome browser.

Problem: Grammarly still shows up in chrome even after uninstalling

Solution (from source below): 

1. Go to “Settings” in Chrome
2. Select “Extensions”
3. Find the computer paralyzing Grammarly “app” in the list
4. Click on “Disable” (you MUST disable before you delete!)
5. Now click on the little garbage can and send it home.
6. Now close and re-open Chrome

Source: https://www.grammarly.com/answers/questions/67549-getting-rid-of-grammarly-in-my-accounts/

I found a PS3 remote at Goodwills for $1.50!! So I decided to use it as a universal remote for my tv. I am shocked that there is such poor documentation on setting up your TV if the code is not listed! After a lot of trial and error I figured out how to set it up with my tv, everything but the power on button works (power button only powers it off) . The manual for this setup for the PS3 is incorrect! (TV Hannspree, not listed )

Manual: https://www.playstation.com/manual/pdf/CECH-ZRC1U.pdf
Manual: CECH-ZRC1U

“Setting the remote code for a TV that is not in the list of manufacturers”

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Problem:

• Trying to flash an image on my 2013 android using TWRP I kept getting an Error 7 when flashing.

Solution:

• Wipe all partitions and all data.
• Reboot recovery
• Copy Rom/Image to SD card using TWRP
• Flash!

Installed the Motorola Device Manager (MDM) software and it was crap, tons of pop ups asking me for my password and nothing worked.

To Uninstall:

Open up a terminal and navigate to:

$ /Library/Application Support/Motorola Mobility/

$ open .

And run the uninstall script

Remove the Motorola Mobility folder

In the user account folder:

Remove the whole Motorola folder

$ ~/Library/Application Support/MotorolaDeviceManager

I switch between two finger tap AND bottom right click while working and this feature is not available in macOS. Follow the steps below to enable both!

The new El Capitan sound volume indicator sounds very hollow and empty to me. I hate it. So I found  a way to change it.

• Step 1) Disable SIP
  • Reboot your computer and hold CMD + R
  • Top menu bar, click on Utilities> Terminal
  • Type csrutil disable and press enter
  • Reboot
• Step 2) Navigate to: /System/Library/LoginPlugins/BezelServices.loginPlugin/Contents/Resources
  • Rename original file to volume_original.aiff
  • Copy and paste attached file into that folder, typing in your password as needed
• Step 3) Reboot

Volume File: volume.aiff

Sources:
Disable SIP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Dgg5XAYMXI
Change Notification Sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOQOcCISgMI
File: http://forums.macrumors.com/threads/can-you-change-the-new-yosemite-volume-indicator-sound.1767911/