Make sure you are logged out first Hit Ctrl+Alt+F1 and login using your credentials. kill your current X server session by typing sudo service lightdm stop or sudo lightdm stop Enter runlevel 3 by typing sudo init 3 Do whatever you need to do in the terminal You might be required to reboot when the … Continue reading How to stop and restart an X server on Ubuntu
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Frozen connection using ssh over Amazon EC2 using Ubuntu
Question: When I am connected to Amazon EC2 using the secure shell and don't type anything for a few minutes, everything freezes. I can't type anything or exit. After a few minutes I get a message from the server... Last login: Fri Dec 6 23:21:28 2013 from pool-173-52-249-158.nycmny.east.verizon.net ubuntu@ip-172-31-31-33:~$ Write failed: Broken pipe Some of … Continue reading Frozen connection using ssh over Amazon EC2 using Ubuntu
Uber only has itself to blame for London license loss
The tech industry’s over-processed supply of irony might not be enough to service all the ramifications of Uber being stripped of its London license by the city’s transport regulator. Uber advocates were immediately scrambling to bust out the reactionary clichés — painting the regulator as “anti-innovation” and claiming London is now ‘closed for digital business’. … Continue reading Uber only has itself to blame for London license loss
How Google Authenticator Works
Most people use Google Authenticator to generate two-factor authentication (2FA) tokens on their phone, with Authy as a recent alternative. What's cool is that any service can make use of these apps as long as it is compatible. But what does it mean to be compatible? How do these apps work? Apps like Google Authenticator … Continue reading How Google Authenticator Works
You Are Not Google
Personal note: This article made a few good points about problem solving in general. Always focus on the problem itself and use the tools that fit its scale and are readily available to you. You don't necessarily need to use (or learn how to use) a "better" tool to solve your problem. A side note … Continue reading You Are Not Google
JB’s rules for success
This is from a former Apple employee. JB stands for John Brandon.
Reach Robotics closes $7.5M Series A for its augmented reality bots
After years of research and development, Reach Robotics has closed a $7.5 million Series A, co-led by Korea Investment Partners (KiP) and IGlobe, to bring its augmented reality bots to market in a big way. The Bristol-based startup is looking to expand into the U.S., and the team is exploring opportunities for growth into other European and … Continue reading Reach Robotics closes $7.5M Series A for its augmented reality bots
Marvel is bringing its superheroes to VR with a new Oculus-exclusive game
The Incredible Hulk and some of his other box office money-grabbing super pals will be coming to the world of virtual reality. Marvel Powers United VR, announced at Disney’s D23 event on Saturday, will allow players a chance to step into the shoes of some familiar heroes as they destroy lots of stuff in VR. … Continue reading Marvel is bringing its superheroes to VR with a new Oculus-exclusive game
Desktop Metal gets $115 million in funding to deliver metal 3D printing for manufacturing
Personal note: they borrowed knowledge from the metal injection molding process. Desktop Metal has already earned a number of fans with its 3D printed metal technology — Lowe’s, Caterpillar and BMW were all among its earliest clients. As first noted by CNBC, the Massachusetts-based startup is also getting some healthy monetary support, adding $115 million … Continue reading Desktop Metal gets $115 million in funding to deliver metal 3D printing for manufacturing
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