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Linux: Dell Server / Desktop / Laptop Find Out Service Tag Command

by Vivek Gite on July 4, 2011 · 2 comments

I need to find out the service tag of my Dell server or computer. How do I find out my nique five- to seven- digit alphanumeric (letter and number) service tag code without looking on the back of the system or opening door of bezel?

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Apple OS X Lock Desktop / Screen

by Vivek Gite on April 6, 2011 · 4 comments

I need to prevent others using my desktop or laptop while I’m away from it. How do I lock my Laptop (Macbook or Macbook pro) / desktop using Mac OS X operating systems without using 3rd party applications?

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FreeBSD: Atheros AR8131 / AR8132 Gigabit Fast Ethernet Driver Configuration

by Vivek Gite on July 22, 2010 · 0 comments

I have installed FreeBSD 8.x on my Laptop with Windows 7 in dual boot mode. But I’m unable to connect to the LAN or Internet using Atheros AR8132 card. How do I configure this card under FreeBSD?

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Linux: Find Out BIOS Version Using a Command Line Option

by Vivek Gite on July 8, 2009 · 2 comments

How do I find out BIOS version using a Linux command line option?

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Linux command: Show Linux Version

by Vivek Gite on July 1, 2009 · 0 comments

What command I need to type to display my Linux version and other information?

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FreeBSD Disable Bell / Beep ( Hardware beep )

by Vivek Gite on June 6, 2009 · 4 comments

I know how to disable beep sound under Linux, but the settings are not working under FreeBSD laptop. How do I disable beep sound under FreeBSD operating system?

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Linux: How do I list all USB devices?

by nixcraft on March 7, 2006 · 1 comment

lsusb is a utility for displaying information about USB buses in the system and the devices connected to them.

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