February 2012

Virtualisation

VMWare shrink *nix / OS X virtual disk (VMDK)

It’s quite easy to shrink dynamic disk files in VMWare – just go to VM Settings -> select the desired disk -> Utilities -> Compact or use command line tool vmware-vdiskmanager. You’ve done this and… the VMDK size is still the same. So… before you shrink the virtual drive make sure you fill the empty […]

OS X

OS X – PC Keys shortcuts

So finally I’ve decided to give Mac a try. I’ve replaced my loud Dell XPS15 i7 with MacBook Air 11” i5. I really enjoy the silence of SDD and most of the time passive cooling. But… MAC is missing some of very useful PC keys like DEL, PgDn, PgUp etc. especially if you work remotely

Electronic

Pimp your Audi

My last year mod for Mini-Me – Audi tuning with LED lights. Everything is powered with 4 x 1.5 V AA batteries and controlled with low power CMOS 4013 (one battery pack is enough for 6 month usage). The lights switch automatically on (magnet sensor mounted on front wheel) and switching off automatically after 1 minute.

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