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Step-by-Step Web Server Nginx Setup Guide

1 minute read Published: 2022-11-12

Nginx is a high-performance web server known for its efficiency, especially in terms of memory usage, fast startup times, and handling high concurrency. This makes it a popular choice for various internet projects.

Cell Phone Plans Worth Keeping and How to Get Them

8 minute read Published: 2022-10-08

The cheapest cell plans in America are not advertised. They are grandfathered prepaid lines T-Mobile no longer sells, a $10/month unlimited tablet line, and a pay-per-use number you can keep alive for about a dollar a year.

Step-by-Step Guide to Building Padavan Router Firmware

2 minute read Published: 2022-10-05

Padavan is a notable open-source firmware project, ideal for routers with MTK chips. While it's officially designed for certain ASUS routers, it can be adapted for most MTK chip routers (Ralink RT3883, MT7620, MT7621, MT7628) through configuration adjustments. This tutorial focuses on building Padavan firmware for the MI-NANO router, a device that, despite its impressive design, suffers from outdated official firmware and lack of IPv6 support.

Kindle Jailbreaking: Unlocking Koreader and Custom Extensions

4 minute read Published: 2022-10-02

Amazon's Kindle firmware locks you into the stock reader, which handles PDFs poorly and limits customization. Jailbreaking opens access to Koreader (a reader with PDF reflow and custom dictionaries), KUAL (a plugin launcher), and system-level tools like SSH. This guide covers the demo mode exploit for firmware 5.14.2 and earlier.

Step-by-Step Guide to Flashing Xiaomi Router Nano Bootloader

2 minute read Published: 2022-09-28

The Xiaomi router nano, with its MTK 7628 chipset, is a compact yet powerful device. This tutorial will guide you through gaining root access and flashing its bootloader, enhancing its capabilities and performance.