Wake-On-LAN tip

So I've never actually gotten wake-on-LAN feature to actually work on my Synology DS409 NAS, until last night. Essentially, what needs to be done is the following:

• Change your router's subnet mask to 255.255.255.128
• In your router's port forwarding (also called virtual server) section, make sure you have the forwarding IP set to XXX.XXX.XXX.127, regardless of what the IP of the device you want to wake is (mine is 192.168.0.112)
• Use UDP port 9

This should forward the magic packet correctly. This worked with my DIR655 router and should work for others. 

Technologic Originations

The Hand-Crank USB Charger

I suddenly decided one day how cool it would be to charge my phone from anywhere (including the middle of the Sahara desert). So, I started putting together a hand-crank USB charger. I started the project a week ago, and I currently have a prototype that'll charge my old Blackberry but not my iPhone 3Gs. I'll upload a picture when I get a chance.

UPDATE:

iPhone OS 3.0

Just upgraded to 3.0 on my 1st-gen iPhone. I had to use Pwnagetool to activate since I'm not activated through AT&T (take that, jerks). Everything runs great except for the occasional crash and being forced into "Safe Mode", like I'm stuck in Win98 or something. That said, lots of small options and details have been added, which made me quite happy. One issue I'm having is connecting through the VPN when I'm at work (C.A.V.S.). Apple is gonna need to work this one out. All in all, things are much improved and for the better, and it's free, so what's there to complain?

That new Apple product

So I was considering getting that new Apple must-have product, but I got to thinking, what if I wait a year, or even a few months instead? If I do, that same product will be twice as fast, half the thickness, and most importantly, it'll be even more aesthetically pleasing. I'm sure it'll be cheaper too, so why purchase that Apple product now?

There is no reason, for the universe will never know. For now I'm going to continue following Apple relentlessly and ensure my bank account is empty as a result of their flawless products.

Tattiebogle.net - Mac OS X driver

Tattiebogle.net - Mac OS X driver