Use Alternate Datastreams to Hide Important Files (Windows, NTFS)

There is a feature in NTFS data system that lets you easily hide your files from nosy people using your computer which is called Alternate Data Streams. What they basically do is to hide files behind others, using them as a "container", but they only are executable if you enter a specific syntax in your ... Read more

How to change the welcome email message text in ISPConfig 3

As of ISPConfig 3.0.4, the text of the welcome email message that is sent to new email accounts is stored in the folder /usr/local/ispconfig/server/conf/mail/. The message has this format: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: ISPConfig <postmaster@localhost.localdomain> Subject: Welcome to your new email account. Welcome to your new email account. Your webmaster. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The first line starts with "From: ... Read more

Back up Files on Windows with HoboCopy

HoboCopy is a commandline program that lets you copy large amounts of data in a comparatively short time to other copy functions. However, the clue is that it takes a snapshot of the file system before copying, making it possible to copy files that are being used without having to close them or end processes. ... Read more

Fix for OpenSuSE error: postfix/master: fatal: 0.0.0.0:smtps: Servname not supported for ai_socktype

You might see the error: postfix/master[5309]: fatal: 0.0.0.0:smtps: Servname not supported for ai_socktype On a OpenSuSE server when you enable smtps in postfix master.cf file. The reason for the error is that the definition of the smtps port in /etc/services is missing. Solution Edit the /etc/services file vi /etc/services and add the following lines: smtps ... Read more

Change Default Application to Open Files (Linux Mint)

The default application is the one you open a file with on doubleclick. In some cases installed programs automatically turn themselves into the default application for files you were happy with, which you might want to change. To do that, rightclick a file of the chosen format and choose Open With... -> Other Application or ... Read more