Sunday, January 20, 2013

Playstation 3 as a Media Center Extender, how can it read my networked external hard drive?

Q. I use my PS3 as a media extender. However it only reads the pictures, music and movies in my documents in Vista Home Premium. I have a Network attached storage unit with Gigs of music, movies and pictures.How can I get my PS3 to read those files without having them stored locally on my computer. Or even if there is a unit that can do that. Thank you in advanced.

A. There are a couple of things you can do:
* Set up a UPnP (universal plug and play) server on your computer that will be detected by your PS3 (this is what I do)
* Move all those files to a USB Drive then plug that into your PS3 (this will remove the files from your computer but not take up all the space on your PS3, plus you can get cheap USB drives with lots of space (300GB+) now days)
* Look into getting a file server for both your PS3 and Computer. A small Linux box would work best for this and they have models on ThinkGeek.com

I recently switched to Linux Mint From Windows for obvious reasons?
Q. Why does it take so long for me to upload one cd, where with windows media I could upload at least five in the time mint takes to upload one, am I missing something? Please fill me in and help. I do not want to spend the rest of the year uploading my music library.

A. do you mean rip? upload would imply a web server... try a different ripper and check the setting to make sure the rip speed is on auto or max, it might be on 2x by default

Can I use linux to boot up an infected computer?
Q. Our XP computer recently became infected with thinkpoint virus and whenever we try to turn it on all that comes up is a blank screen.
If we were to download and burn linux mint to a disc and boot from it in the old computer, would it work, as we were considering using its "erase entire hard disc" option and getting rid of windows and the virus all together.
Would this work?

A. Absolutely you are correct. I am guessing a Desktop ? So simple easy as pie. For desktop get InfraRecorder http://infrarecorder.sourceforge.net/ FIRST and then burn recommended stable secure Ubuntu Linux 10.04 LTS (Long Term Support). Debian acknowledges stability issues in Mint. A computer operating system is called an ISO Image when it is on CD/DVD like you would purchase Windows on a CD/DVD -- ISO Image. Recommended Go To... http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/download AND in the4 drop down window choose Ubuntu 10.04 LTS version.

INSTRUCTIONS....
95 / 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / Server 2003 / Vista: Infra Recorder
1. Download and install Infra Recorder, a free and open-source image-burning program.
2. Insert a blank CD in the drive and select Do nothing or Cancel if an autorun dialog box pops up.
3. Open Infra Recorder and click the 'Write Image' button in the main screen.
* Alternatively you can select the 'Actions' menu, then 'Burn image'.
4. Select the Ubuntu CD image file you want to use, then click 'Open'.
5. In the dialog box, click 'OK'.

(NETBOOK -- You need to buy a USB Drive NOT USB Media Storage stick (thumb drive) and same price between 10-20 dollars. You would download Ubuntu Linux 10.04 Netbook Edition available free at Softpedia for destination. Insert USB Drive and transfer it to there. Start Netbook put in drive and shut down. Upon start up keep tapping ESC (escape) KEY up top far left. Linux Options Panel now appear. )

Now when ready either on Desktop or Netbook when have the Linux ISO on CD/DVD or USB Drive and in drawer or usb port and shut down computer - then on start up (tapping continually ESC key for Netbooks) OR on Desktop the Linux options panel appears. OPTION: Test Drive Demo Mode Do Not Install.... Wipe Entire Disk and Install Linux..... Install Linux Aside Other System (Windows, dual boot) ......

NOW with the options you may even consider the dual boot system if you wish to keep XP and Linux which you can choose either to use at start up. OR if indeed you wish to just say goodbye to windows and use only Linux - simply choose to wipe the entire disk and install Linux only. This is automatic and is done in a few seconds actually and will not be stopped by Windows or any malware whatsoever.

DUAL BOOT OPTIONS / DIAGNOSE WINDOWS - REPAIR... if you are a savvy user knowing how to access system files and the windows registry - you may wish to consider these options. And PS.... when you dual boot install Linux with Windows - start Linux and you will have full access to Windows in Linux. ......

How to Fix a Windows Infection Using Linux
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/208720/how_to_fix_a_windows_infection_using_linux.html

Fix the Windows Registry from a Linux Thumb Drive
http://lifehacker.com/5584762/edit-the-windows-registry-from-a-linux-thumb-drive

TIP: If the Linux install panel is not appearing on boot up but just goes to windows THEN you may have to enter BIOS which is usually the F2 or F10 or F12 key up top (depending on manufacturer) you keep tapping on start up of the computer. You will see the panel open and Go To Boot Sector and move your CD/DVD Disk to the primary boot and click F10 to keep changes and it will reboot right into Linux on the CD Drawer with all Linux options avialable as expected.

INFECTION INFO....
Remove ThinkPoint (Uninstall Guide)
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-thinkpoint
Oct 21, 2010 ... This page contains free removal instructions for ThinkPoint. Please use this guide to uninstall ThinkPoint and any associated malware.



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