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Richard Vincenti Jr

My New YouTube Channel! (RV/JR)

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After starting this website (GeekwithEnvy) a decade ago, I always had the idea of starting a YouTube channel to compliment this site. It has been something that I have really wanted to do. With work and changes going on in my life, I didn’t know if I could find the time. Because of this, didn’t know if I could translate my content into video format.

The early days of the website

I have spent a fair amount of time focusing on my website in the early years. In addition, I strived to make the content not only accurate but useful or fun. I’ll admit that I haven’t been keeping it as fresh as I would like; I need to spend some time putting up new content. There is plenty to choose from! I have found some solutions to problems in the IT world that I think would genuinely help some people out there.

Why Not?

The idea of creating video content has persisted and I have finally decided to go for it! “Why not?”, I said to myself. The content is going to be about technology both newer and older, like “Retro-Tech”. I have some ideas for showcasing plenty of software too. I plan on doing some mini documentary or historical overview style videos as well. In fact, one of my first videos is about the Sega Master System, a favorite 8-bit console of mine.

Inspirational people

I feel inspired quite often and I have a lot of content planned for the channel. Other great youtuber’s have most definitely had an influence on me. I gravitate to these geeky/techy channels immediately.

  • Clint Basinger (LGR), has done a fantastic job over the years, a true inspiration really. Firstly, his “radio-perfect” voice overs are awesome, that voice is instantly recognizable. Secondly, his enthusiastic way of narration, and truly poetic scripting, is something that anyone could easily appreciate.

  • VWestlife, has always surprised me with something great that I wasn’t expecting a video about. I always end up enjoying the result of his findings and unique critical takes on a variety of tech.

  • The 8-Bit Guy, has not only produced incredible content but has released a few games of his own! His full on documentary videos are a treasure trove of geeky information. He puts a lot of research and hard work into his videos. As a result, his series on the commodore (IMHO) is a masterpiece.

  • Shannon Morse, as a host on Hak5, TWiT, Tekzilla, her own channel and more, she has been sharing her love for technology for years. It has been inspiring watching her take a foothold in tech media, something I have often aspired to do myself.

  • Dianna Cowern (Physics Girl), has been so much fun to watch as she evolves her science education channel. I love this kind of content! Her presentation style is excellent and I find myself wanting to take notes while watching. She has a great way of engaging the viewer and leaving you feeling like you’ve gained +100 intelligence points when the video ends. Her excitement is on full display when she is going over topics she enjoys and it makes me want to create content that I enjoy as well.

Introducing, RV-JR

So, with all of that said, here it is. My project unveiled. I hope you will consider subscribing and join me as I start out on a new YouTube adventure!

How to Install GNOME Desktop for Ubuntu 18.04

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If you have the base install of Ubuntu 18.04 installed without a GUI and would like to add the GNOME desktop to your install, then this is the guide for you!

First, you should always make sure your package lists are up-to-date by running the update command followed by the upgrade command:

  • sudo apt-get update
  • sudo apt-get upgrade -y

Next, we recommend using Tasksel to install Ubuntu desktop. It’s a really easy way to get you up and running with a GUI and requires less commands. To install Tasksel use this command:

  • sudo apt-get install tasksel -y

After tasksel has finished installing, you can then run the application with sudo:

  • sudo tasksel
Screenshot of Tasksel Software Selection Menu

Finally, you can simply select Ubuntu desktop and select “OK” to install the GNOME desktop environment for your Ubuntu installation. Once the installation is complete, you can reboot your system and Ubuntu will start with a GUI.

Additionally, you may also notice that Tasksel has a good selection of other software collections that you can also install with this interface. Some options include DNS server, LAMP server, Samba file server and more.

How to Enable a Port on a Cisco Switch

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Need to enable a port on a Cisco switch? Look no further!

To begin you need to know what the name of the port is that you want to enable on the switch. This name or Port ID can be found by using the following command.network cables

#show interface status

This command will provide a list of your ports by ID.

For this example, we will use the port Gi1/10 for our switch.

Next, we need to enter privileged EXEC mode on the switch in order to issue the following commands.

To do this, type one of the following commands.

#enable

or

#en

Now, we need to enter configuration command followed by terminal to enter global configuration mode.

#configure terminal

or

#conf t

Next, we tell the switch which interface to configure.

(config)#interface Gi1/10

Now you can assign the selected port to a VLAN. You can use whatever VLAN number you would like but for our example we will use VLAN 10.

(config-if)#switchport access vlan 10

Lastly, we want to bring this port (interface) up or enable it. To do use one of the following commands.

(config-if)#no shutdown

or

(config-if)#no shut

That’s it. Your port should now be enabled and assigned to the VLAN you choose. You can to this to any other available port on your switch. If you want to add other ports to this same network then simply repeat this process using your other port ID’s and assign them to the same VLAN.

If you would like to check on the status of the port (interface) that you just set up use the following commands.

Exit config mode by performing one of the following methods.

Use Ctrl-Z to exit configuration mode.

or

Type “exit” until you are out of configuration mode.

(If you followed this example you will likely need to enter the exit command two times in a row.)

Lastly, we can now show the status of the port(interface) you choose by entering the following command. We are going to stick with our example port for this command.

#show run interface Gi1/10

Nintendo’s Mini NES Website

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Nintendo Mini NES console

Nintendo has officially launched the website for it’s new mini NES console. It looks amazing as they have recaptured the classic gaming era of the 80’s. You can check out the new website here .

Alright, so if you don’t know already, Nintendo has announced that they will be releasing a new mini classic NES system that will come with one “classic” controller and 30 greatest hit games from the original Nintendo console which was released in North America in 1985. The console will connect to your tv via HDMI.

For those of us who grew up playing the NES console, this is a great way to enjoy our favorite games from our childhood. Plus, we won’t have to blow into any cartridges!
This mini console will be available for purchase on November 11th 2016.

Here’s what comes in the box.

-NES Classic Edition system
-One NES Classic Controller
-HDMI cable
-AC adapter
-30 pre-installed games

How to install the KDE Desktop on CentOS 7

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If you have the Minimal Install of CentOS 7 and want to install the KDE Desktop, follow this guide and type in the commands below once you have CentOS 7 booted up and you’re logged in.

Enter in these commands to install the KDE Desktop from the Minimal Install:

Note: If you are not logged in as root, then you will need to use sudo. Also, you need to be connected to the internet for this to work, as you will need to download resources to your machine.

1. yum groupinstall “X Window System”
2. yum groupinstall “Fonts”
3. yum install kde-workspace
4. yum install gdm

Now to start the KDE desktop envirmonent you can type in:

startx

To have the system boot into the KDE Desktop follow steps 1-4 then :

1. unlink /etc/systemd/system/default.target
2. ln -sf /lib/systemd/system/graphical.target /etc/systemd/system/default.target
3. reboot OR (systemctl isolate graphical.target)