How do i change the Skin on OpenElec for my Raspberry PI? Changing from the default Skin to a custom skin on your Raspberry Pi is actually fairly straight forward, just follow the instructions below. You should be aware that some skins are more resource intensive than others and as you are probably aware the… Continue reading How do i change the Skin on OpenElec for my Raspberry PI?
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Articles on Computer Hardware and Software including Hints and Tips
How Do I Get F9 F10 F11 F12 On My RT-MWK01 Mini Keyboard?
How Do I Get F9 F10 F11 F12 On My RT-MWK01 Mini Keyboard? The below instructions are applicable to the RT-MWK01 mini keyboard otherwise know as; 2.4GHz Ultra Mini Wireless Keyboard With Touchpad Presenter Combo. Rii Mini. Wireless Mini Keyboard. This keyboard is also sold under various other different names on amazon. It is actually… Continue reading How Do I Get F9 F10 F11 F12 On My RT-MWK01 Mini Keyboard?
How Do I add an MPEG-2 license key to my Raspberry PI?
How Do I add an MPEG-2 license key to my Raspberry PI? Before purchasing your License from the raspberry pi shop you will need your Pi’s serial number. This is quite simple to do. Get Your Raspberry PI Serial Number Boot UP your PI. Goto system > system info > network. Note your serial number… Continue reading How Do I add an MPEG-2 license key to my Raspberry PI?
How Do I Install Addons to Open Elec on My Raspberry PI?
How Do I Install Addons to OpenElec on My Raspberry PI? There are some really good addons available for Openelec visit http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Category:All_add-ons to look at all the standard addons that are available directly from within openelec. Follow the below instruction to put the addons on to your raspberry PI Your Pi must be able to… Continue reading How Do I Install Addons to Open Elec on My Raspberry PI?
How to wipe SD card before installing OS on raspberry PI
How to wipe SD card before installing OS on raspberry PI Before writing an img file to a new SD card or an SD card that has been formatted for use with another type of operating system you will need to wipe it first, otherwise you will at best end up with errors or at… Continue reading How to wipe SD card before installing OS on raspberry PI
How do i setup wifi on my Raspberry Pi?
How do i setup WiFi on my Raspberry Pi? Setting up a WiFi connection on your Raspberry Pi is fairly straight forward, but you will need some information before we start. You will need a supported WiFi USB Dongle. Your network SSID. Your encryption type. Your password / paraphrase. Now comes the fun bit;… Continue reading How do i setup wifi on my Raspberry Pi?
What is my external IP Address?
What is my external IP Address? We have created a very simple web based utility to find out your externally visible IP address. To use our “What is my external IP Address” utility please visit http://whatismyip.vennercorp.com and your IP address will be displayed on the screen. Please note if you don’t have a fixed… Continue reading What is my external IP Address?
Free Skype Call Audio Recorder
Free Skype Call Audio Recorder What to keep a record of your skype calls for reference or legal reasons? Microsoft very kindly has provided an open source program to do just that, it works either automatically or manually to save your calls to MP3. The software is free and open source meaning the source code… Continue reading Free Skype Call Audio Recorder
How to create a wifi hotspot on windows 7
How to create a wifi hotspot on windows 7 Microsoft has very kindly has provided a free open source method for setting up a wifi hotspot in your computer or laptop. This will allow you to share any internet connection with any wifi device (Laptop, phone,netbook,printer etc). Connection is just as easy as connecting to… Continue reading How to create a wifi hotspot on windows 7
How to set up remote desktop on windows XP, Vista and 7
How to set up remote desktop on windows XP, Vista and 7 Click your Start button. In the search box type systempropertiesremote and press enter. A window will appear asking if you would like to allow access – Click Allow. You should now have the system properties window open on your screen with the Remote… Continue reading How to set up remote desktop on windows XP, Vista and 7