Saturday, May 6, 2017
Displaying Resolution Correctly on WideScreen Laptop
Displaying Resolution Correctly on WideScreen Laptop
Recently I made a switch from a IBM based 14� laptop to Compaq 15.1� Widescreen laptop. I had never experienced any type of difficulty in running fedora on my old laptop right up to Fedora Core 5. But Fixing screen Resolution on my WideScreen laptop turned out to be a very tiring effort. I wanted to set my screen resolution to 1280x800 which was the highest resolution that was supported but even after setting numerous times from the Graphical Display tool that came preinstalled I was unable to change the resolution it always reverted back to 1024x768 resolution . I tried changing the /etc/X11/xorg.conf file manually but even this did not work so after quiet a bit of googling around I found a solution to my problem and here it is.
First i changed the Display to a Generic LCD Panel 1280x800 after changing this is what my xorg.conf file looked like
# Xorg configuration created by system-config-display
Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "single head configuration"
Screen 0 "Screen0" 0 0
InputDevice "Keyboard0" "CoreKeyboard"
InputDevice "Synaptics" "CorePointer"
EndSection
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Keyboard0"
Driver "kbd"
Option "XkbModel" "pc105"
Option "XkbLayout" "us"
EndSection
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Synaptics"
Driver "synaptics"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
Option "Protocol" "auto-dev"
Option "Emulate3Buttons" "yes"
EndSection
Section "Monitor"
### Comment all HorizSync and VertSync values to use DDC:
### Comment all HorizSync and VertSync values to use DDC:
### Comment all HorizSync and VertSync values to use DDC:
### Comment all HorizSync and VertSync values to use DDC:
### Comment all HorizSync and VertSync values to use DDC:
### Comment all HorizSync and VertSync values to use DDC:
### Comment all HorizSync and VertSync values to use DDC:
### Comment all HorizSync and VertSync values to use DDC:
### Comment all HorizSync and VertSync values to use DDC:
### Comment all HorizSync and VertSync values to use DDC:
### Comment all HorizSync and VertSync values to use DDC:
### Comment all HorizSync and VertSync values to use DDC:
### Comment all HorizSync and VertSync values to use DDC:
### Comment all HorizSync and VertSync values to use DDC:
### Comment all HorizSync and VertSync values to use DDC:
### Comment all HorizSync and VertSync values to use DDC:
Identifier "Monitor0"
ModelName "LCD Panel 1280x800"
### Comment all HorizSync and VertSync values to use DDC:
HorizSync 31.5 - 67.0
VertRefresh 50.0 - 75.0
Option "dpms"
EndSection
Section "Device"
Identifier "Videocard0"
Driver "i810"
EndSection
Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen0"
Device "Videocard0"
Monitor "Monitor0"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 24
Modes "1280x800" "1152x864" "1152x768" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
EndSection
Then the main part I downloaded a tool called 915resolution that modifies the Video Bios of 800 and 900 series intel video-chipsets making temporary changes to include a number of video modes not supported
Here is the link to 915resolution tool :- http://www.geocities.com/stomljen/915resolution-0.5.2.tar.gz
After downloading it I extracted the tool into the /usr/bin directory after becoming the superuser though it can be extracted to any other directory you wish.
First I Displayed a list of available video modes :-
915resolution �l
There was no 1280x800 mode in the list hence I had to insert it .
So what I did was issue command
915resolution 38 1280 800 24
here 38 is the mode number i want to override 24 is the color bits I want. An important thing to note here is that this change is temporary hence will be forgotten by computer once computer is switched off/ Restarted hence I add the following command to /etc/rc.local
/usr/bin/915resolution 38 1280 800 24
This is how my /etc/rc.local file looked like
#!/bin/sh
#
# This script will be executed *after* all the other init scripts.
# You can put your own initialization stuff in here if you dont
# want to do the full Sys V style init stuff.
touch /var/lock/subsys/local
/usr/bin/915resolution 38 1280 800 24
and restarted the computer and voila I was thrown into my new 1280x800 video mode .
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Divieti per laptop e tablet in aereo le cose da sapere
Divieti per laptop e tablet in aereo le cose da sapere
![]() |
Rapprentazione esemplificativa delle nuove misure di sicurezza. |
Sono interessate le seguenti compagnie aeree: EgyptAir, Emirates Airline, Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines e Turkish Airlines.
Il Regno Unito ha attivato un divieto analogo che colpisce i voli provenienti da Egitto, Libano, Turchia, Giordania, Tunisia e Arabia Saudita delle seguenti compagnie: British Airways, EasyJet, Jet2.com, Monarch, Thomas Cook, Thomson, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airways, Atlas-Global Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Egyptair, Royal Jordanian Airlines, Tunis Air e Saudia.
La giustificazione per queste misure � (tanto per cambiare) il terrorismo, perch� si sospetta che un laptop possa essere usato come contenitore per una bomba, come gi� successo nel 2016 su un volo della Daallo Airlines partito da Mogadiscio.
L�idea che un terrorista potrebbe tranquillamente imbarcarsi da un altro paese escluso dalla lista nera, o usare un�altra compagnia aerea (come ho fatto io per andare a Houston proprio pochi giorni fa, usando il mio laptop senza problemi), non sembra aver sfiorato gli ideatori del provvedimento. Allo stesso modo, l�idea che basti portare a bordo qualche Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (che prende fuoco spontaneamente) oppure un po� di telefonini con batteria al litio rimovibile e cortocircuitabile per ottenere un effetto Samsung analogo non pare aver stimolato riflessioni di buon senso.
Senza iPad e laptop, le ore di un volo intercontinentale verso gli Stati Uniti diventeranno un incubo per chiunque viaggi per lavoro ed � abituato a far fruttare le ore passate in aereo lavorando al computer. Certo, si pu� decidere di dormire o di leggere o guardare qualche film, ma resta il problema che il computer/tablet va stivato, con tutti i rischi di danneggiamento e di furto che questo comporta. In pratica, molti saranno costretti a lasciare a casa il computer e arrivare alla meta informaticamente nudi. Quella presentazione da rifinire all�ultimo minuto? Scordatevela: dovrete portarla su una chiavetta USB e procurarvi un computer sul posto (che avr� una tastiera USA, senza accentate; e pregate che abbia una versione di software compatibile con la vostra).
I dispositivi proibiti non sono solo laptop e tablet: sono vietati in cabina anche giochi elettronici, libri digitali, lettori DVD, scanner, stampanti e fotocamere. Le uniche eccezioni riguardano i dispositivi medici essenziali. Prima che ci pensiate: no, dire che il laptop � un dispositivo medicale perch� � lunica cosa che impedisce di impazzire stando nove ore pigiati come sardine, con bambini che piangono incessantemente e cibo di gomma, non � una giustificazione che le imperscrutabili autorit� accoglieranno facilmente.
Questa � la situazione al momento in cui scrivo: prima di partire, consultate le istruzioni della vostra compagnia aerea. E procuratevi un buon libro (non digitale) da leggere.
Fonti: Naked Security, CNN, CNN.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
ASUS Lamborghini VX7SX 15 6 Inch Laptop Specs and Price


ASUS Lamborghini VX7SX Laptop Specifications
- Powered by a 2.0GHz Intel Core i7-2360QM quad-core processor
- 1.5GB of GDDR5 memory
- Up to 16GB DDR3 memory
- 6MB of Level 3 cache memory
- A 750GB hard drive or 500GB hybrid drive
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M graphics
- Intel’s Hyper-Threading technology
- 15.6-inch LED-backlit full HD display
- 1920 x 1080 pixels display resolution
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS
- 802.11b/g/n WiFi
- HDMI output
- 2.0Mega Pixel webcam
- Includes 8-in-1 card-reader
- USB 3.0 port
- Bluetooth 3.0
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Compaq Presario CQ56 115DX Laptop Review
This notebook is powered by the AMD-V series (model V140) processor. This is a single-core, 64-bit processor running at 2.3 GHz. It has 512KB of L2 cache and was built using a 45nm process. This chip has 25W profile. This system comes with 2 GB of DDR3 system memory. This is on the low side, allowing the processor matches.
The display is a 15.6-inch diagonal High Definition HP LED BrightView display with a resolution of 1366 x 768. The screen is driven by ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 graphics card. It has 256MB dedicated memory and can lead to 893MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory. Shared memory slows your system down during graphic-intensive processes like games, but with the processor and memory that you do not buy this to play games.
Like the graphics card and processor, the hard disk is a low-end too. It is a 250GB Serial ATA (SATA) 5400RPM spin on. This will be enough for a majority of people, but it would be nice to have something bigger. The optical drive is an 8x SuperMulti DVD ± R/RW with Double Layer Support. This laptop does not come with a media reader slot.
To get a 10/100Base-T Ethernet network LAN adapter accessible through a standard RJ-45 connector. For wireless you get a built-in high-speed wireless LAN adapter is compatible with 802.11 b/g/n. External ports are 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports, 1 VGA port, a headphone jack and 1 microphone jack.
This Presario comes installed with Genuine Microsoft Windows Home Premium 7. Other software includes Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash, Cyberlink DVD Suite, Cyberlink MediaShow and more. Microsoft Office 2010 also included (product key card required for activation, sold separately).
The laptop measures 14.72″ x 9.70″ x 1.29″/1.49″ and weighs 5.6 pounds. The 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery pack provides up to 4 hours and 15 minutes unplugged power. Find the Compaq Presario CQ56-115DX for about $ 380.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Sony VAIO VGN FZ240N B 15 4 Laptop Review

Sony VAIO VGN-FZ240N/B Laptop Specification :
- Display: 15.4" LCD
- Processor: 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7250
- Storage: 250 GB hard drive (Serial ATA)
- RAM: 2 GB RAM (expandable up to 4GB of RAM)
- Optical Drive: A CD R/RW with integrated DVD +/- R RW dual layer DVD burner
- OS: Windows Vista Business
- Imaging: Integrated Web Cam
- Weight: 5.75 lbs

The good news though is that it is a fairly powerful laptop. The 2.0ghz T7250 is a great processor and enables the user to do a great deal of multitasking. The video card is integrated and derives its video memory from the system memory, so the 2GB of RAM gets a little stretched. Youll be able to play medium intensity games, but dont expect to crank up the graphics to 11 and see smooth rendering. Though since it is a mid range laptop I hope that no one intends on doing that anyway.
The storage space is good, you can get about as many songs and movies as I would expect you would need at one time on the 250GB drive. That being said I would immediately clear out much of Sonys preinstalled trial ware. Much of it runs in the system tray or background and slows things down. Many of the programs dont even offer much that isnt already included in Windows Vista to begin with. It is just a nuisance and Sony is notorious for it.[www.associatedcontent.com]
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Toshiba Satellite L755 S5216 15 6 inch laptop Review

Toshiba Satellite L755-S5216 Laptop Specifications
Under the Fusion Finish, Matrix pattern cover, there is state of the art Intel Pentium B940 dual core processor, to power the laptop. The processor is based on Sandy Bridge architecture. Pentium B940 dual core processor operates at 2GHz frequency and comprises of 2MB of L3 cache memory. At present, benchmark value of the processor is not readily available, but the processor has scored better over Intel Pentium P6200. Thus, it is expected that it will deliver better multitasking performance than P6200 processor. So you can expect better performance from Toshiba L755-S5126 model, for example you can type a documents while downloading files from internet, edit photo and video while listening to music. To know more about Sandy Bridge Processor visit Intel Pentium B940
Performance
Graphics- As Toshiba Satellite L755-S5216 is a budget laptop, you can’t expect discrete gaming graphics. Commonly low end laptops with Sandy Bridge Processor come with Integrated Intel GMA HD 2000 or 3000 graphics. Actually the graphics is integrated with processor core to enhance performance. Also, such graphics can share cache memory. From performance point of view, the graphics is equal to entry level dedicated graphics so it lets you play many 3D games, like Dirt3 and Crysis 2, from low to medium details and settings. You can play Call of duty, Black ops in low settings. Also, COD modern warfare 2 can be played in medium settings. It is Microsoft DirectX 10.1 capable. It also supports HD formats and dual display. Toshiba L755-S5126 comes with HDMI port which allows you to view laptop contents on your HD monitor or TV.
RAM, HD and OS
Toshiba Satellite L755-S5216 offers 4GB DDR3 memory, which is upgradeable up to 8GB. It also offers 320GB hard drive which comes preinstalled with Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system
Display
Satellite L755-S5216 features 15.6” TFT-LCD high-definition widescreen display. The resolution of display is 1366*768 which is common for this segment of laptop. The resolution supports display up to 720p HD content.
The other aspect of advancement of technology is to make devices portable and increase battery life. In this respect, the manufacturer claims that battery life of Toshiba L755-S5126 is up to 5 hours 42 mins.
Features Connectivity
- 3 USB 2.0 ports
- multi-in-one media card reader
- HDMI port
- Webcam with integrated microphone
- 100Mbps LAN support
- 802.11 b/g/n wi-fi support
- Multiformat DVD burner
- Standard speaker
Friday, April 11, 2014
ASUS N550JV DB72T 15 6 Inch Touchscreen Laptop
Ok, so for about the past 3 months Ive been researching various laptops at around 1k for my first year of college.
This was the first one to have everything I wanted-
4th gen Haswell Quad Core
Good enough battery life
Touch Screen at 1920x1080
A good enough dedicated graphics card (gt750m)
The reason i give this 3 stars are because of various flaws I found with it.
The first one I ordered got here in a day. It was a amazing computer, well built, good audio, great screen, battery life. The nvida card was giving me trouble and after a session of Crysis 2, the gt750ms driver reported error code 043, which essentialy means it died. I sent it back and got a new one same day from amazon and starting dealing with new issues.
My new issues were the 5400rpm hard-drive and the networking card.
The HDD is just too slow for my tastes, Ive grown up on 7200rpm emachines and have a OCZ solid state drive in my desktop. it is simply too slow and I plan on replacing it if I can stay within warranty.
The Networking card (Qualcom Artheros Ar9485wb-eg) is also really slow. It takes a full minute to download 1000kb of data. Both the original and the replacement had this issue. i use either wired now or use a usb wifi adapter. Again if I can manage to stay within warranty I will replace it with something better.
Now for the better stuff.
I really like the gt750m nvidia card, it can handle most games at the same graphics of todays 7th gen consoles.
Review about ASUS N550JV-DB72T 15.6-Inch Touchscreen Laptop
First off, I bought this laptop from another vendor, and cannot comment on Amazons shipping or service. However, after owning this product for about a month, I can comment on the laptop.Pros:
-Top-of-the-line 4th gen Core i7 processor
-Brand new, dedicated video card
-absolutely massive hard drive
-keyboard w/ backlight
-Full HD touchscreen display with IPS technology (very wide viewing angles)
-excellent build quality
Cons:
-hard drive is only 5400 RPM
-keyboard backlight is not perfect
-gets a little warm with heavy use
-it doesnt make me pancakes
Conclusion:
This really is an excellent laptop, especially for the price. For a little more than $1000, it offers you a slew of high-end components inside a well-built, attractive casing. For some more money, you could get a laptop with a higher resolution screen (Macbook Pro Retina) or with slightly better components (Razer Blade) but theres really no reason to unless youre a hardcore gamer or have a need for ultra-high resolution displays. The touchscreen makes Windows 8 infinitely more enjoyable, and makes me wonder why people ever complained about it. The hard drive, while massive, is a bit slow, and seems to occasionally bottleneck the system during some intensive tasks. However, during most use cases, this is a non-issue, and is easily rectified( Just buy yourself a faster hard drive). .
Features:
- Intel Core i7-4700HQ 2.4 GHz
- 8 GB SO-DIMM RAM
- 1 TB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
- 15.6" 16:9 HD (1366x768)/ IPS FHD (1920x1080) LED Backlight Non-Glare LCD Panel
- Windows 8
Monday, April 7, 2014
Acer Aspire 5253 Laptop Review Price and Specification

Acer Aspire 5253 notebook display includes a high-definition 15.6-inch LED-backlit display and comes pre-installed with operating system Windows 7 Home Premium. Acer Aspire 5253 is based on the AMD Fusion E-Series. Acer Aspire 5253 laptop is equipped with an AMD graphics with DirectX11-class multimedia experience, up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, 500GB HDD, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, camera, DVD burner and multi-card. Acer Aspire 5253 Laptop Price in India is not yet available.
Acer Aspire 5253 Laptop Specifications:
AMD E-Series Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)
VISION Engine from AMD
Windows 7 operating system
Clear.fi, Acer’s new media sharing system
15.6-inch high-definition Acer CineCrystal LED backlit display
16:9 aspect ratio
HDMI-Out, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, VGA, USB ports
up to 8GB DDR3 memory support
Large capacity hard disk drive
Media card reader
Acer InviLink 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi , supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology
Optional Bluetooth 3.0
Acer Crystal Eye high-definition webcam and microphone
Available in three color options – Mesh Black, Mesh Brown, and Mesh Red
Acer FineTip keyboard
Multi-gesture touchpad
Webcam with Mic
6 Cell Li-Ion Battery
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Acer Aspire TimelineX 4820TG Laptop Price and specification
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Dell Inspiron 14r T541008IN8 Laptop Review Price and Specification

Dell introduced new Inspiron laptops T541008IN8 14R, it comes with great features and attractive design. The new Dell Inspiron 14R T541008IN8 run on Genuine Windows 7 Home Basic 64-bit (in English) and powered by Intel Core i3-370 2.4 GHz processor speed, hard drive capacity 500 GB of memory, etc. Dell Inspiron laptop 14R T541008IN8 India rupee last price is close to Rs.35900.
Dell Inspiron 14r T541008IN8 Features and Specifications
Intel Core i3-370M Processor (2.4GHz, 4Threads, 3M cache)
Genuine Windows 7 Home Basic 64 bit (English)
4GB (2 X 2 GB) 2 DIMM DDR3 1333Mhz
500GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
14.0 Widescreen HD WLED Glossy Display with TrueLife (1366x768)
Intel HD Graphics
DVD+/-RW Optical Drive(Win7 Home Basic)
Dell Wireless 1501 802.11b/g/n Half Mini Card
McAfee SecurityCenter (Multi-Language) - 30-Day Trial
1 Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, In Home Service after Remote Diagnosis
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Lenova Y560 Laptop Review Price and Specification

Company: Lenovo
Product: Laptop
Series: Lenovo Y560
Model: Y560 (59-051026)
1.3 megapixel webcam
15.6-inch HD LED anti-Glare display
1GB graphic include
500GB HDD 5400rpm
6-cell battery
6-in-1 card reader
ATI Mobility Radeon HD5730 graphic
Bluetooth 2.1
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
HDMI port
Intel Core i5-460M processor
Rambo Tray in 12.7mm
Monday, March 17, 2014
Acer AS5253 BZ602 15 6 Inch Laptop

| ||||||||
In Stock. Ships from and sold by CircuitCity. 22 new from $349.99 1 used from $359.50 1 refurbished from $412.84 Technical Details
| ||||||||
|
Friday, March 14, 2014
Acer AS5742 6475 15 6 Inch Laptop

| ||||||||
In Stock. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. | ||||||||
Want it delivered Monday, June 27? Order it in the next 9 hours and 11 minutes, and choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details | ||||||||
28 new from $499.99 1 used from $579.50 2 refurbished from $425.00 |
Technical Details
- The Acer® Aspire AS5742 Notebook offers powerful performance, the latest connectivity technology and rich media features for a fast, responsive PC experience.
- Enjoy cinematic brilliance on the 15.6" HD CineCrystal™ widescreen LCD Display with a true 16:9 aspect ratio and Intel® integrated graphics delivering crystal-clear images and brilliant color for todays best entertainment.
- Smart performance and a seamless visual experience start here with the Intel® Core™ i3 processor. Harnessing both speed and efficiency, you get significantly faster performance while using less energy.
- Windows 7 Home Premium makes the things you do every day easier and with Office Starter 2010, experience new ways to deliver your best work! Complete your PC. Buy full-featured Microsoft Office 2010.
- Always be connected to your friends, email and favorite websites with 802.11b/g/n WiFi CERTIFIED wireless connectivity and Gigabit Ethernet LAN.