How to wash your sneakers properly
Posted by Alex On June 11, 2021
Can my sneakers be machine washed? About the fact that sneakers can be washed, I myself learned relatively recently. I like light-colored shoes or shoes with light-colored inserts, so they need to be looked after regularly. I usually just wash my sneakers with a soapy sponge. But once communicating with a rather young acquaintance, I […]
How to cook rice in a rice cooker
Posted by Alex On June 11, 2021
When we choose a side dish, we have a choice of pasta, potatoes, buckwheat, bread, fried vegetables, peas. In Asia, the most popular side dish is rice. Rice is prepared in every family, you can buy it in every grocery store, and it can be found on the menu of any restaurants with Asian cuisine. […]
Why does my phone not switch to mobile Internet for a long time (SOLVED)
Posted by Alex On June 9, 2021
A Wi-Fi connection is generally faster and more stable than a mobile Internet connection. Therefore, when possible, most users use Wi-Fi, which is usually free and unlimited. At home, at work, sometimes even on public transport, we connect to Wi-Fi and enjoy a good quality Internet connection. When you disconnect from Wi-Fi, your phone is […]
PostgreSQL error “An old version of the database format was found” (SOLVED)
Posted by Alex On June 8, 2021
Warning: The following instructions could cause data loss. Do not run the commands below blindly, without understanding what they do. Backup database first. If, while starting the PostgreSQL service: sudo systemctl start postgresql.service it didn't work and the following message came up: Job for postgresql.service failed because the control process exited with error code. See "systemctl status postgresql.service" […]
How connect to the Tor network via bridge on Linux
Posted by Alex On June 7, 2021
Some ISPs are blocking Tor. They can use various approaches, for example, block connections to all IPs of the Tor network, or by analyzing traffic and, if it is identified as belonging to the Tor network, block it. Repeaters can be used to bypass this blockage. The bridge is one of the types of repeaters. […]
How to Configure Tor to Work Through a Bridge Relay and Proxy in Windows
Posted by Alex On June 7, 2021
If you want to install Tor as a service on Windows, then you need the Expert Bundle. It can be downloaded from this page of the official website. From the downloaded archive (in my case, the file is called tor-win32-0.4.5.8.zip), unpack the Tor folder to the root of the C drive. Configuring Tor to Work […]
How to check if my router supports IPv6
Posted by Alex On June 7, 2021
How to open a site on IPv6 The fastest and easiest way to find out if a router can work with IPv6 is to check if it can open a site with an IPv6 address. Use the service “Do I have IPv6”. This website allows you to connect to it in a variety of ways […]
How to install Wi-Fi driver in Linux if the computer is offline
Posted by Alex On May 30, 2021
If you cannot connect to Wi-Fi because the wireless card driver is not yet installed in your Linux and there is no wired connection, then you get a vicious circle: it is impossible to install the driver because there is no Internet. There is a way out of the situation – for this you only […]
Intel disabled undervolting on 11th gen Tiger Lake CPUs
Posted by Alex On May 29, 2021
Owners of new computers, as well as users updating the BIOS of their laptops and computers, may have noticed that manufacturers have a tendency to disable undervolting. 10th Gen processors ship with undervolting disabled by default. To enable it, you need to find the appropriate setting in the depths of the BIOS. If you have […]
Where else to look for apartments for purchase and rent in Thailand
Posted by Alex On May 29, 2021
In the article “How to choose an apartment in Thailand to buy: the cheapest condos” I evaluated the apartments in Thailand, which are presented on the site https://www.thailand-property.com, but this is not the only site with apartments in Thailand, and the Internet is is not the only source with an offer for the buy/sell/rent of […]