https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/categories/geek-stuff/ Recent content in Geek-Stuff on Life of a software developer Hugo en Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:40:15 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/restore-xfce4-to-default-settings/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:40:15 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/restore-xfce4-to-default-settings/ Restore Xfce4’s default desktop settings for the current user with a Bash script that removes configuration files, caches, and saved sessions. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/retro-fc-plus-168-in-1-games-list/ Sun, 31 Mar 2019 17:10:10 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/retro-fc-plus-168-in-1-games-list/ A complete list of the 168 games on my Retro FC Plus, also known as the Coolbaby RS-6 A portable 8-bit console. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/connecting-my-pc-xt-clone-to-the-network-part-1-ethernet-adapter/ Mon, 01 Feb 2016 20:21:24 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/connecting-my-pc-xt-clone-to-the-network-part-1-ethernet-adapter/ Configure a PCN-001 8-bit ISA Ethernet card for a Pravetz 16 PC XT clone, including jumper settings and the NE1000 DOS packet driver. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/digital-clock-for-my-pc-xt-compatible-or-having-fun-with-borland-graphics-interface-bgi/ Thu, 28 Jan 2016 01:18:14 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/digital-clock-for-my-pc-xt-compatible-or-having-fun-with-borland-graphics-interface-bgi/ Build a digital clock for a PC XT clone using Turbo C and the Borland Graphics Interface (BGI), with source code and compilation instructions. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/sinfo-exe-or-playing-with-bios-interrupts-on-my-pc-xt-clone/ Tue, 26 Jan 2016 21:10:19 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/sinfo-exe-or-playing-with-bios-interrupts-on-my-pc-xt-clone/ Explore BIOS interrupts 11h and 12h with SINFO.EXE, a Turbo C and inline assembly program that reports hardware details on a PC XT clone. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/diskettes-for-the-pravetz/ Sat, 01 Nov 2014 20:41:54 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/diskettes-for-the-pravetz/ Finding 5¼-inch floppy disks filled with old games and programs, plus drive cleaning disks, for my Pravetz restoration project. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/restoration-of-pravetz-16-turbo-ibm-pc-xt-compatible/ Fri, 31 Oct 2014 09:29:19 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/restoration-of-pravetz-16-turbo-ibm-pc-xt-compatible/ Restoring a Pravetz-16 Turbo from a scrap depot, with hardware specifications, photos of the cleanup, and memories of learning Turbo Pascal. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/goclever-gc-4366fmbt-firmware/ Tue, 05 Nov 2013 23:45:33 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/goclever-gc-4366fmbt-firmware/ Restore a GoClever GC-4366FMBT GPS by reinstalling its firmware from an SD card and setting up Mireo viaGPS Black Edition 3.1. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/unknown-undoredo-error/ Thu, 30 Aug 2012 06:36:49 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/unknown-undoredo-error/ Notes on Visual Studio .NET 2003’s Unknown Undo/Redo Error in Windows XP Mode and attempts to resolve it by reinstalling or upgrading the IDE. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/usefull-feature-in-windows-xp-sp2/ Mon, 26 Mar 2007 21:36:50 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/usefull-feature-in-windows-xp-sp2/ Configure Windows XP to use DHCP with a static IP fallback, making it easier to move a laptop between home and work networks. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/the-404-poem/ Wed, 14 Mar 2007 23:52:36 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/the-404-poem/ A humorous poem found on a 404 error page, told from a web server's point of view with a nod to Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/laws-of-computer-programming/ Thu, 18 Jan 2007 13:15:34 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/laws-of-computer-programming/ A collection of humorous programming laws about obsolete software, endless bugs, documentation, maintenance, and late projects. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/how-to-make-a-network-game-of-starcraft-without-battle-net/ Wed, 01 Nov 2006 19:53:01 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/how-to-make-a-network-game-of-starcraft-without-battle-net/ Play StarCraft and Brood War over the internet without Battle.net using Battle.LAN, with firewall configuration and multiplayer setup. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/%D0%B5%D1%84%D0%B5%D0%BA%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82-%D0%B8-%D0%B8%D0%B7%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B7%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82-%D0%B7%D0%B0-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B5/ Thu, 14 Apr 2005 16:50:48 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/%D0%B5%D1%84%D0%B5%D0%BA%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82-%D0%B8-%D0%B8%D0%B7%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B7%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82-%D0%B7%D0%B0-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B5/ Размисли за ефективния код, удобния графичен интерфейс и ролята на потребителите в отворения модел на разработка на софтуер.