Fetching google calendar events with python
Google calendar is a wonderful tool. This article shows how to fetch events from a given set of calendars with python.
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Eclipse is not able to install plugins
Recently i had to install new plugins for my IDE: Eclipse luna ... At the first try it did not work - and here is why
Crack (ZIP) passwords with John the Ripper
This article shows how to install JohnTheRipper on a Ubuntu machine and how to crack (by bruteforce) a zip file
Changing the frequency of a HM-TRP 3DR Radio
The HM-TRP 3DR Radio is often used for telemetry purposes in DIY drone projects. Depending where you are from you will get it in different flavours (433 MHz, 470 MHz, 868MHz and 915 MHz). This article shows how to change the main frequency of this TRX to make it work on 433 MHz (70cm HAM / ISM band).
Windows Explorer: Search by filename
Have you ever wondered why the Windows explorer does not find your files ? ... Propably because Windows doesnt search the way you would think.
Meshed HAM Radio - High Speed Multimedia Network
What if i tell you that it is possible to set up a self healing WLAN with nearly zero configuration - Impossible ? ... Nope: Try a meshed WLAN.
Truncate a MSSQL Server Database Logfile
Are you running out of disksapce again because MSSQL Server is eating all your diskspace? ... Well then its propably time to truncate the logfile -> Here is a simple solution to this problem.
Aviation Headset to USB Adapter
As a hobby pilot i bought myself a good aviation headset. Since it is very comfortable to wear i decided to connect it to my computer. This article describes how i built an adapter for this.
Portable HAM radio station
As a HAM radio operator I spent a lot of time to design my station. It should be (at least somehow) portable and it should allow all band / all mode operation. In this article i want to share some thoughts about the hobby and about my station with you.
Remove all Windows recycle bins
Is your windows machine low on harddisk space again ? ... Try to delete ALL recycle bins on your drive (and not only yours) - this will free some memory for you !
Receive APRS stations with rtl-str and display them with Xastir
This article shows how to receive APRS packets with a cheap DVB-T stick operated by rtl-sdr, how to decode them with mulitmon-ng and finally how to visualize them with Xastir.
Transfer a virtual machine between two ESXi Hosts
This article shows how to transfer data (VMs) between two hosts without the need of external tools. Furthermore it explains different strategies and compares them in terms of speed.