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How to add a custom theme to Ubuntu 13.04

Rex — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:42:05 +0000

Here is how to add a custom theme to Ubuntu 13.04. When I first began using Raring Ringtail, the limited theme selection in Appearance was leaving fonts and web pages washed out. I did some research to find a good theme. If you find another theme that would work better… Read More »

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How to install flash on Ubuntu Raring Ringtail

Rex — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:16:31 +0000

I am trying my hand at running Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail on my old HP laptop. Here is how to install flash on Ubuntu Raring Ringtail. One of the first things I tried to get working was YouTube and other flash based site. You first notice an issue when you… Read More »

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Fix this device isn’t eligible for restore

Rex — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 22:09:07 +0000

While updating a Ipod touch 3rd gen, I needed to restore it in Itunes and it kept running into an error ‘This device isn’t eligible for restore’. This ipod had not been jailbroken or hacked and the error did not have a number attached. Check if your version of iTunes… Read More »

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Incredible Iphone Apps you can’t do without

Rex — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 04:17:46 +0000

Here are some Incredible Iphone Apps you can’t do without. These help retain, organize, filter, and keep me on top of my business. These help streamline my every day tasks as well as keep me focused on my short and long term goals. Let’s get onto the list! To Do… Read More »

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The best way to learn Ruby

Rex — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:19:53 +0000

So I have been wanting to learn a new programming language, one that is strongly typed and object oriented but is easy for a beginner to pick up. I settled on Ruby after a couple of days with Python tutorials. The issue I had with Python was that most of… Read More »

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Downgrade Iphone 3GS baseband 6.15

Rex — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:30:00 +0000

These are the steps to downgrade iPhone 3GS baseband 5.1.1 6.15 to 5.13. I just received a new iPhone 5 from Verizon, but for the last 4 months have been using an iPhone 3GS that was unlocked using UltraSnow on baseband 6.15. Since I needed to sell the phone, I… Read More »

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5 best iPhone Apps

Rex — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:41:37 +0000

So for my list of my best 5 iphone Apps and why they are great. Music – Pandora: Truth be told, Pandora does everything you want it to do for an online free radio application. It allows you the ability to create stations and skip up to 6 songs with… Read More »

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How to factory unlock your iphone 4 from AT&T

Rex — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:26:30 +0000

A techie journey begins.. I have went through a painful, but patience building process these past 2 months in buying myself an IPhone 4. Due to the fact that I’m on Tmobile, I intend to jailbreak and unlock it for my personal use. At this time I’ve done this to… Read More »

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Fix Iphone 3G 4.2.1 Jailbroken Ipad baseband error

Rex — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:26:56 +0000

If you have an Iphone 3G 4.2.1 jailbroken with iPad Baseband 6.15 and you reset all settings.. Well don't!!

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Corona SDK- what is not to like!?

Rex — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:49:24 +0000

I think what really is the kicker when selecting a mobile platform to work with comes down to one thing. Developer sample codes and documentation! Corona has these in abundance, if you browse to their website you will see tons of shared code

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