BF BC2: The Game

Some members of the Millenium Boys [1000] clan and friends having fun playing public Battlefield Bad Company 2:

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Terraria Dedicated Server

If you play Terraria and would like to run a dedicated server 24/7, just go to www.tdsm.org and follow the instructions there, or use this quick guide that I wrote.

Go to TDSM.org to download the latest Terraria Dedicated Server Client (Terraria_Server.exe). Ignore any possible anti-virus warnings, it is NOT a virus.

Save it in a separate folder, for instance “C:\Games\TDSM”, then double-click to run it.

If Windows firewall asks you, choose to allow access for all networks.

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Hacking a Brother: Force your Printer into Printing in Black and White

Old Dusty

This may still work in 2019, but perhaps not on some newer models

I wanted to print a document the other day, so I switched on my dusty and trusty inkjet printer, only to find a nice red blinking error on the display greeting me. The message was something along the lines of “Printing is impossible, replace yellow ink cartridge”.

I tried printing in black & white (greyscale actually), by specifiying this in the print options (click to see how), but a friendly popup message just stated something along these lines: “Cannot retain printing quality, please replace ink cartridge yellow”.

So I couldn’t print in black and white because my yellow ink was empty?! I couldn’t believe it. Or rather, I could, seeing how printer manufacturers are almost giving away printers for free, they have to make money somehow – why not in sleazy ways like this?

Checking the black cartridge, which is double the size of the colored ones, it was still half full (or half empty, whichever you prefer). Only the yellow one was completely empty. So, what is a man to do? Continue reading

Battlefield 3 “Thunder Run” Tank Battle Gameplay Video

In this brand new Battlefield 3 gameplay video from E3 2011, we’re shown a tank battle mission from the single player mode on PC:
 

Video courtesy of Gametrailers.com

A First Look at Windows 8 – Finally Some Tablet Power!

Microsoft posted this first of several upcoming “Building Windows 8” videos a few days ago.

I think it showcases some interesting features that look very promising for a good tablet enabled OS, such as a logical app layout and full seamless multi-tasking support for the apps.

We learn that HTML5 and JavaScript are going to be the core technologies for developers looking to make apps for (codename) “Windows 8”, so if you’re aspiring to do so, you might as well get started on sharpening up those skills asap.

Anyways, moving pictures say more than a thousand words, plus Jensen Harris does a great job at presenting through the spoken word. Check it out:

Ninite: Install and Update All of Your Favourite Apps at Once

Ninite installer in action

Here’s a great tip to save time and effort if you want to install or update your regular (freeware) apps all in one go: try Ninite!

Ninite is a free service that offers one simple installer for your selected apps, all in one installer. No questions asked, no hassle, no unwanted adware or spyware.

You can download it from Ninite.com, where there’s even a Linux version available.

They encourage users to send in tips about more free software to add to the Ninite installer, so if your app isn’t on the list right now, it might be if you let them know about it.

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