Tag Archives: Hardware
Configuring D-Link DSL-2520U Broadband modem/router for BSNL
I just thought of documenting my successful configuration data for D-Link DSL-2520U modem on BSNL broadband line. In my setup I have connected the modem with DSL line and Ethernet cable with WAN port of Wireless router. I was able … Continue reading
Configuring ez430 Chronos Wireless Development Tool in Ubuntu Linux
I have got my first wearable development kit in Watch form. This one is from Texas Instruments. It is called eZ430 Chronos Wireless Development Kit. It is based on 16-bit Ultra Low Power Micro controller Unit (CC430F6137). This Watch … Continue reading
How to get C-Media USB Sound adapter 0d8c:000c working as primary sound card in Debian Linux?
I have a cheap USB Sound Adapter bought from Amazon, plugged in this with my QNAP TS-110 NAS box. This NAS box is going to serve as Table top Media center also. You can refer this post for more info … Continue reading
Troubleshooting QNAP Debian NAS box by setting up DHCP and TFTP servers in Ubuntu
I have QNAP TS-110 home NAS box installed with Debian Linux 6.0 (Squeeze). Recently it was broken with latest kernel update (I expect all these since it is a Testing branch). I took this opportunity to learn more on recovery … Continue reading
HOWTO: Adjust your monitor backlight from command line in Linux
This is a simple tips to adjust the monitor backlight from command line in linux. This is very useful in portable devices like Laptop and Netbooks to conserve power. Here I am using Ubuntu 10.10 Beta. You need xbacklight command … Continue reading
Benchmark: How to know your Hard disk speed on Ubuntu in 4 clicks?
Recently I thought of testing the hard disk performance with hdparm command, which initiated to write about this graphical way of running Read Benchmark in just 3 mouse clicks with Disk Utility in Ubuntu. Disk Management in Ubuntu has become easy … Continue reading
How to setup Free GPS navigation for Nokia Smartphone without data connection
I have Nokia 5800 phone with Prepaid SIM card minus data connection (I hate to use phone for calling or receiving call.. 
). Soon I am travelling to various places in California. I definitely need a GPS navigation system … Continue reading
Installing Debian GNU/Linux on QNAP TS-110 NAS Box
As I had mentioned in my previous post in DIY category about building a NAS Box based on Debian, I have installed Debian GNU/Linux on this QNAP TS-110 NAS box. I have nothing new to post here on installation procedure. … Continue reading
Tools to find Computer hardware specification in Linux
Many times we are in need of knowing detailed Computer hardware configuration for various purposes such as to get right driver, debugging, to prepare system information report, etc. In linux many such tools are available in command line. Here I … Continue reading
How to get Fingerprint reader working in Fedora Linux (Upek 147e:1000 in this case)
Many Business laptop models equipped with Fingerprint Sensor. Though it is not considered as good security system for a laptop login, still some specific applications utilize this feature for identification and authentication. My Sony laptop VGN-CS15GN/B is having Upek Fingerprint … Continue reading
How to get Lilliput DisplayLink based USB Monitor UM-70 (17e9:02a9) working in Ubuntu Linux
Recently I got a DisplayLink based 7″ USB Monitor manufactured by Lilliput. The model is UM-70, which supports 800×480 resolution. It works without any external power. It takes power and graphics data from USB port. It has built-in Graphics chip … Continue reading
How to predict hard disk failure in Ubuntu with 3 clicks?
Hard disk is becoming crucial for our data storage in this digital age. We need sophisticated and simple to use tool to predict the failure and also to monitor the health status continuously. SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) is a standard … Continue reading
How to import GMail contacts to Blackberry on Ubuntu (Linux)
I have sold out my Google Android Dev Phone (ADP1) and bought a refurbished Blackberry 7130c model from ebay. This is my first Blackberry phone, which seems to be more towards professional use than bells and whistles. Here I am … Continue reading
How to backup Blackberry on Ubuntu (linux)
I am having a Blackberry 7130c which I want to take backup especially for address book. As usual I wanted to do it in Linux. The result is this How-To to connect to Blackberry in linux, taking backup and restoring. … Continue reading
Gear head cheap Web camera (093a:2620) in Linux
Recently I bought a Gear head cheap Web camera from Frys Electronics. The vendor id and product id of this gadget is 093a:2620. It does not come with driver for linux. Once I connected to my laptop, I came to … Continue reading
