Create Multipart Zip Files In Linux

Need to transfer a really large file but are worried that it will fail before completing? Create a multi-part file using the split command, then join it on the remote server after it transfers. Example: Start with a zipped file (somefile.zip), then run… split -b...

ESXi & MD3000i: No LUNs after adding VMkernel switch for iSCSI

Having problems getting iSCSI LUNs to appear in ESXi after enabling a second VMkernel switch on a separate subnet? Make sure you disable/re-enable the ESXi iSCSI Initiator AFTER adding the new vSwitch on the isolated network. I think iSCSI discovery only occurs on the...

Copy Files To Your iPhone

Andy Ihnatko has a review of the Air Sharing iPhone app at the My Digital Life Podcast & Blog. Of particular interest to me… Andy says: “Music and video are both formats that the iPhone OS can simply view outside of the iPod app. If I just copy it...

Jawbone Charger Can Destroy Your Jawbone Headset

The original Jawbone headset by Aliph provides excellent noise reduction. However, the unit has a design flaw; the charger fits too tight around the back of the unit. In fact, as I recently found out, it is SO tight that it can easily destroy the headset when removing...

Foxmarks: Now for Safari Too!

The excellent bookmark sync tool is not available for Safari. That’s great news for those (like me) who use both Firefox and Safari for different reasons. Thanks, Foxmarks! Download it at Foxmarks.com