# Kush's Blog > I'm all over the interwebs! ## Posts - [iPhone 15 Pro 2.5GbE USB-C Speed Test](https://kushari.org/iphone-15-pro-2-5gbe-usb-c-speed-test/): So, I got the iPhone 15 Pro, and there was a lot of chatter online about the USB-C port being used to connect ethernet (and I’m guessing other accessories). Macrumors featured someone doing a gigabit speed test. I have a 1.5Gb internet connection, and a 2.5GbE USB-C ethernet dongle, so I thought I’d make a video (below) of a wired more-than-1Gb speed test. If you want to see faster, I could do a local test to a NAS (Comment below). I could also get a 10Gbe USB-C ethernet adapter, but they are expensive! - [How to Delete "Printer Health Monitor" & "Printer Health Monitor Logon" Schedule Tasks in Windows](https://kushari.org/how-to-delete-printer-health-monitor-printer-health-monitor-logon-schedule-tasks-in-windows/): I usually put my gaming PC to sleep after playing. However, a while ago, I noticed it turned it self back on. At first I thought I must have forgotten to turn it off. But then realized that it was turning it self back on. After some googling, I figured out it was two HP printer scheduled tasks. So I deleted them, and moved on. Then after a few weeks, the behavior was back. Turns out, they come back every few weeks. So with the help of ChatGPT, and some editing on my own. I came up with this powershell - [The World's first Job Application NFT](https://kushari.org/the-worlds-first-job-application-nft/): So, about a week or so ago, I started getting into NFTs and bought some of the H3H3 NFTs. A day later, the CEO of Kraken Jesse Powell bought one of those NFTs from me. I tried to get his attention on twitter, but I was only successful in getting a like from him. I thought, how could I get his attention to potentially land a job with Kraken? So I created an NFT and transferred it to his address today in hopes of catching his attention. I was really proud of thinking of a new use case for NFTs - [I Jumped in on the NFT Craze!](https://kushari.org/i-jumped-in-on-the-nft-craze/): So I’ve been wanting to get in on the NFT craze that’s going on. Yesterday I was watching one of my favorite podcasts the H3H3 Podcast, when Ethan mentioned they put up some NFTs! I quickly paused the podcast and clicked on the link. I would have loved to place a bid on the Vape Nation God NFT however, I know this one will go for a really high price outside of my realm. Actually I might place a bid on it, if it doesn’t go much higher than it’s currently sitting at (1.269 eth at the time of writing - [Bitdefender Total Security Terrible Business Practice [Updated]](https://kushari.org/bitdefender-total-security-terrible-business-practice/): Bitdefender's annoying up-selling business practices need to stop for paid customers. - [WhatsApp Video not playing on iOS 14.2 Beta 2 workaround](https://kushari.org/whatsapp-video-not-playing-on-ios-14-2-beta-2-workaround/): If you're having issues playing videos in WhatsApp on iOS 14.2 here's a work around. - [AMD RX 6000 Series Big Navi Ultra-wide Wallpaper](https://kushari.org/amd-rx-6000-series-big-navi-ultra-wide-wallpaper/): Today AMD showed off it’s RX 6000 Big Navi Series GPU Design with cooler. They also provided a 4K image in the tweet. Since I recently got the LG 38-wn95c-w ultrawide monitor, I decided to make an ultrawide wallpaper for my monitor, which I then shared on Reddit. I decided to post on my blog in case Reddit compresses the original image. For those curious, I simply added horizonal pixels to the image to get the same aspect ratio so (5184×2160) and then I used Content Aware Fill, and then I shrunk the image to 3840×1600 to keep the correct - [LG 38WN95C-W Release Date](https://kushari.org/lg-38wn95c-w-release-date/): I recently was researching screens for a new PC, and after a few days of researching I picked the LG 38WN95C-W. I liked the ultra wide aspect ratio, 144hz refresh rate for gaming, Thunderbolt 3, fast response time, and higher resolution (3840×1600) than the other monitors in same size/similar aspect ratio. However this monitor is not out yet. I saw no release date, so I went to twitter. Some others had asked LG in their countries, but no reply. This morning LG Canada replied to me with a June 7th 2020 Release Date. Update: The Release Date has been changed - [Tesla Unlimited Supercharging ends September 16th, 2018](https://kushari.org/tesla-unlimited-supercharging-ends-september-16th-2018/): Tesla has sent emails to owners telling them that if they want to refer family and friends for unlimited supercharging, they need to do it by September 16th, 2018. After September 16th, they will only receive 100$ worth of supercharging credit. The referral is available for Model S, Model X, and Model 3 Performance (P3D). If you need a referral you can click on it below or give the name followed by the four numbers to your sales person (ahmed4472): http://ts.la/ahmed4472 - [Smartcash txindex bootstrap](https://kushari.org/smartcash-txindex-bootstrap/): I’ve found that the txindexstrap.zip file that’s posted on the freshdesk page for Smartcash has fallen behind (8 days as of writing this post). I’ve decided to provide my own bootstrap file, and will try to update it daily below. If you’d like to donate, my Smartcash addres is:  SQPankkgjYEkunA2xgiYYi5RsBBHkUh9bz Also, if you’re buying a Tesla Model S or X please use my referral: http://ts.la/ahmed4472 Please update your wallet to version 2.0.4 (www.smartcash.cc) Download: Last Updated 2:50 PM EST March 16th 2021 - [Tesla Referral 2018 Unlocked Secret Level](https://kushari.org/tesla-referral-2018-unlocked-secret-level/): So today I unlocked the secret level for the Roadster. I’m so excited, if you’re buying a Tesla Model S, or a Tesla Model X, please use my referral code (http://ts.la/ahmed4472). This will help me get a 2% discount per referral until I hopefully get a free roadster! However the discounts are unlocked in batches of 5. Below I’ll display how the previous screen and the secret Loot Box looks.   http://ts.la/ahmed4472   - [Tesla Referral Code - Tesla Discount Code](https://kushari.org/tesla-referral-code-tesla-discount-code/): In case you need a Tesla Referral code to get free supercharging and the discount respective of your country (discount is only until Oct 31st, 2017). I currently have 1 referral, leaving 4 more for anyone else to use to get free supercharging for life. You’ll find my code below, and I’ll update this post to reflect how many I have left.  Thanks. If you’d like to comment to let me know you used it, please do! http://ts.la/ahmed4472 - [Tesla Offers Autopilot Trial Periods](https://kushari.org/tesla-offers-autopilot-trial-periods/):   I was just randomly on Facebook, when I noticed one of the Tesla Owners posted a picture (above) that showed that Tesla now offers Trial Periods for Autopilot for owners that have the hardware, but have not paid for the software. This may seem like something small, however it’s huge. Traditional cars wouldn’t have this capability as you’d either have to drive the car in to the dealership to get the update flashed onto your car, or they don’t usually include hardware if you haven’t paid for it. This is such a clever way for Tesla to Upsell customers - [Abstract Ocean Ultra-Bright LED Interior Kit](https://kushari.org/abstract-ocean-ultra-bright-led-interior-kit/): One of the biggest annoyances of owning a Tesla Model S is the lighting in the Trunk and Frunk. Luckily Abstract Ocean has stepped in to help with their Ultra-Bright LED Interior Kit that replaces the stock LEDs. I got the 13 part kit that replaces the Frunk, Trunk, Footwell, Door undersides, and Glove Box. I’ve replaced all except the Glove Box and Door undersides as I need a mat to lay on, and the Glove Box one is hard to remove. I’ll do those later, but the most important ones (Trunk & Frunk) make a world of a difference. - [Windows Audio Stutter Problem Fix](https://kushari.org/windows-audio-stutter-problem-fix/): I’ve been having a problem while watching shows or movies in VLC  and Youtube for a while now, and it really got on my nerves and I decided to try to fix it today. The problem is the Audio playback would stutter every few seconds then cut out (silence) for a few seconds, then it would come back. This wasn’t an issue with the files. I tried everything, updating drivers, setting tweaks in VLC, downloading Media Player Classic, Disabling Audio Effects in Windows Audio Settings, changing codecs for Youtube. Then I stumbled on this blog post. I did have Airserver - [GoPro Hero 4 Black Edition vs iPhone 6s 4K 30 fps](https://kushari.org/gopro-hero-4-black-edition-vs-iphone-6s-4k-30-fps/): I wanted to see which was better at shooting 4K Video. Below is the YouTube video, and the links to the source files for your own comparison. (Mov= iPhone, MP4 =GoPro) https://kushari.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_0026.MOV https://kushari.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/GOPR0079.MP4 https://kushari.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_0027.MOV https://kushari.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/GOPR0080.MP4 - [First Tesla Service Experience](https://kushari.org/first-tesla-service-experience/):                     So I have had my first Tesla Service experience and I can say it was fantastic. I live within 16 KM (10 Miles) of the service center/store so I qualify for the pick up and drop off option. They came to pick up my car, and drop off a loaner until they fixed the issues with my car. I had minor issues of the sun roof leaking due to the seal not being tight (a frequent issue issue for summer 2015 cars according to the forums and the service center), - [Vicovation Marcus 3 Sample video](https://kushari.org/vicovation-marcus-3-sample-video/): I posted a YouTube video of samples of the Vicovation Marcus 3 Dashcam and thought I’d share the raw files as well. Below is the YouTube video and the links to download the raw files. https://kushari.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/VICO0014.MOV https://kushari.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/VICO0015.MOV https://kushari.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/VICO0466.MOV - [Why all Tesla Model S owners should Dip their car](https://kushari.org/why-all-tesla-model-s-owners-should-dip-their-car/):     I’ve had my Tesla Model S for a little over 2 months now. It’s the coolest thing on 4 wheels and with the TreadHunter rubber, it just melts everything. I’ve also Dipped (Plasti Dip) it. It made my car super unique and it get’s a lot of stares and garners a lot of conversation about the car. This is great for multiple reasons: 1. I get to meet interesting people. 2. I get to share the car with others. 3. I get to educate people about the car. (I don’t mean this in a derogatory manner) 4. Protects - [Disable Google Chrome's Now Notifications (New Version)](https://kushari.org/disable-google-chromes-now-notifications-new-version/): If Google’s Chrome notifications have been annoying you like everyone else you’ve probably disabled them. But after a recent update they have come back for me, and the Enable Rich Notifications option is no longer there.  They have just renamed the feature. This is an updated tutorial on how to disable the Google Now Notifications inside Chrome. 1. Open Chrome and type Chrome://flags 2. Press CTRL+F and search for Enabled Synced Notifications and Enable Google Now notifications support. 3. Change the setting from Default to Disabled. 4. Close Chrome and open it again. - [HP 3005PR Drive Letter Issue Solution](https://kushari.org/hp-3005pr-drive-letter-issue-solution/): I recently ran into an issue with the HP 3005PR port replicator at a client’s office. The port replicator comes with a partition that has it’s install software on it, (which is nice, but I could just download the latest drivers from HP’s site). This partition sometimes takes over the F: drive or any drive that the usual network shares use and therefore the computer can’t access whichever drive letter the network share usually is. We’ve tried disabling the drive, but sometimes it comes back after switch usb port etc. The problem is that the storage management snap-in in Windows - [Kush - Yalla 01](https://kushari.org/kush-yalla-01/): So I’ve been listening to Deep House and Indie Dance / Nu Disco for about two years now, and I’ve decided to take the plunge, buy some DJ gear and start spinning sets. Below you can find my first set called Yalla (which means come on, or let’s go in Arabic) on Soundcloud or Youtube. Any Feedback is greatly appreciated. For those that are curious, I’m using a DDJ-SXW (which is just a limited edition of the DDJ-SX in white) and Traktor for the software. Track List: HNNY – No Shmallen – Tell Me Bill Withers – Ain’t No Sunshine - [Surface Pro 2 Wireless Fix](https://kushari.org/surface-pro-2-wireless-fix/):           Have you just bought a Surface Pro 2, plugged it in, ran Windows Update and restarted only to find your Wireless driver has been uninstalled? Well I just found this out while updating a client’s Surface Pro 2. I tried getting the driver pack for the Surface Pro 2, and randomly found a February Firmware Update and driver pack from Microsoft, which you have to install manually for each driver. Anyways, the Pro 2 Wireless driver didn’t work, however the Pro 1 Driver did. I will link to all files so you can easily find - [WinX DVD Copy Pro Christmas Giveaway](https://kushari.org/winx-dvd-copy-pro-christmas-giveaway/):               The folks over at Digiarty Software have offered to give away 10 licenses of WinX DVD Copy Pro for the Holiday Season. The first 10 people to leave comments on this post will be sent a License code in the next few days/weeks. Thank you to the people over at Digiarty for their - [Missing Text in Sent Items Outlook 2003](https://kushari.org/missing-text-in-sent-items-outlook-2003/): If you’re running outlook 2003 and Windows 7 you might have noticed that some of your sent items are missing text. Don’t worry you’re not alone or going crazy. It’s a known issue that I found while helping out a client, and it’s been reported on spiceworks. The culprit is Internet Explorer 11. You can just uninstall it and the issue will be resolved. If you’re having this problem and want to uninstall Internet Explorer 11 follow the link below: Uninstall Internet Explorer 11 - [Student Trolls U of H Abu Sharmouta](https://kushari.org/student-trolls-u-of-h-abu-sharmouta/): httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_EfzcTxlCQ Too funny! - [OS X 10.8.3 Released](https://kushari.org/os-x-10-8-3-released/):   Apple has released 10.8.3. Fixes a lot of issues, especially the one in which you could make a browswer crash by inputting a file address. You can download it from the Mac App Store, or if you want the combo link (updates any version of mountain lion) you can download it from Apple’s Website. I always like to grab the combo update and put it on my USB flash drive so I can update any family member or friends mac, without having to download additional updates. - [Yelle - Comme Un Enfant (Freaks Remix)](https://kushari.org/yelle-comme-un-enfant-freaks-remix/): httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9tNGEt6rmE Happy. - [You get what you pay for](https://kushari.org/you-get-what-you-pay-for/):                 You might be wondering why there is a picture of Palmolive Oxy at the top of this post. A few months back I had recieved some free Dishwashing soap for free with my groceries. It’s always nice to get something free, but it really sucked. I had to squeeze a huge amount to get any lather. Then while at a friends house I noticed he was using Palmolive Oxy. I could smell it from a couple of meters away and it smelled fantastic, great, so exuberant. Haha I had to over do it. Anyways I - [WinX DVD Ripper Platinum Thanksgiving Edition Giveaway](https://kushari.org/winx-dvd-ripper-platinum-thanksgiving-edition-giveaway/): Today I am able to give away an uncertain amount of licenses for WinX DVD Ripper Platinum. Thanks to the people at WinX. There are 30,000 licenses up for grabs, first come first serve. So hopefully I can create some buzz for them. So click on the link below and enjoy ripping your DVDs while you stuff your face with some Turkey. WinX DVD Ripper Platinum Thanks Giving Edition - [US Congress Labels Pizza a Vegetable](https://kushari.org/us-congress-labels-pizza-a-vegetable/): A couple of days ago I started seeing posts on Reddit about Pizza being a vegetable. Turns out the story is the US Congress Labeled it as a vegetable for school lunches. Wow things like this keep proving that corporate interests are favored over human wellbeing. - [Airport Base Station and Time Machine Capsule Firmware 7.6](https://kushari.org/airport-base-station-and-time-machine-capsule-firmware-7-6/):   One amazing thing that I love about having multiple Apple products on the network is that they are aware of each other. Today after getting home from work, I was notified that a firmware update for my Airport Extreme was available. Why would I have an expensive router? Because Apple routers are very solid and I still have had to reset one in the three or four years that I’ve been dealing with them. It’s good to just buy one router than to keep replacing one every couple of years. Read more about the update here. - [Pacquiao Marquez III Disappointment](https://kushari.org/pacquiao-marquez-iii-disappointment/): I watched the third instalment of the Pacquiao Marquez battle, and I was severely disappointed. I honestly would have even thought Marquez won the fight. This probably won’t go over easy, and if possible they would want another one. The controversy won’t come to rest until one of them is knocked out. - [Carbon City Lights - Journey](https://kushari.org/carbon-city-lights-journey/): httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8h4OBYUk0Y& Here is the latest video of Carbon City Lights (one of my best friends). - [First iPhone 4S Siri Television Ad](https://kushari.org/first-iphone-4s-siri-television-ad/): I could have sworn I saw another one, but I guess it was just an online ad. Anyways usually I would not care about posting this, but Apple nailed the uses for Siri in my opinion. Wow what a marketing machine. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1AZvRd669E Found via Engadget (as usual) - [Gaddafi's Death](https://kushari.org/gaddafis-death/): Today the news spread around the world really fast, that Gaddafi was captured, then killed. The pictures followed quickly. I remember I thought the picture was really tormenting, reminded me of The Joker as played by Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight. When I see things like this I really cringe at humanity, but I don’t want to get too carried away here. Anyways I feel it’s hard to know how to feel here. On one hand the the guy killed his own people. Wait let me clarify that better, he hired mercenaries to kill his own people. At the same time, I - [Rimm is a sinking ship](https://kushari.org/rimm-is-a-sinking-ship/): So a work colleague shared an interesting article about the recent Blackberry Outage. From what I understand they placed a Cisco router instead of a switch. I know that Cisco switches are complicated devices however when you are running a multi-billion dollar company, you must have backup plans, or devices in place in case such a thing happens. I work with medium sized businesses that range from 100-500 employees, which clearly don’t have as much money to spend on IT as Rimm does. Yet their IT infrastructures are usually built to withstand multiple points of failure, so how does one - [The Jane Doze - Bullshittin On My Coffee Break (Zeds Dead vs Big Sean)](https://kushari.org/the-jane-doze-bullshittin-on-my-coffee-break-zeds-dead-vs-big-sean/): I’m not always the one in my group that finds new cool music. But a couple of days ago I was! Listen to this Electro Rap Mashup. It’s mixed so well it doesn’t sound like an electro track (even the track names mashup really well). Also I would say it sound better than both songs on their own (no disrespect). Jane Doze did a really good job. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwfAeDrRGHY - [Good is Good confusion?](https://kushari.org/good-is-good-confusion/): A couple of months I was listening to Sheryl Crow’s Good is good. It’s a good song (pun not intended), however I noticed something that is scientifically wrong in the lyrics. Maybe it is suppose to be a metaphor, but if not, then it’s completely wrong. Anyways the lyrics go “And everytime you hear the rolling thunder You turn around before the lightening strikes And does it ever make you stop and wonder If all your good times pass you by” However Lightning strikes first, and then you hear the Thunder. Light travels faster than sound. I thought it was - [Photo of the day - Rue UniversitY](https://kushari.org/photo-of-the-day-rue-university/): On the way back from Tam Tam park today I stumbled upon this little gem. You might not think anything is interesting about this picture, but then I would say you don’t have a keen eye. Being that Montreal is in Quebec (a French speaking Province), all Official texts are in French, so it’s Rue Université. Ok so what you might ask? Well I’ve seen this before type of Englishization/Jokery  being done before on Rue Crescent, and I always enjoy a good joke. - [Top Gear Builds Snow Plow, Solves UK's Winter Worries](https://kushari.org/top-gear-builds-snow-plow-solves-uks-winter-worries/): On season 16 episode 5 of Top Gear UK Jeremy Clarkson (Jezza), Richard Hammond (Hamster), and James May (Captain Slow) decided to tackle the big problem that England faces now more often than never. I am talking of course of the very minuscule amount of snow they receive. In early February 2009 the snow ranged from 3.9 inches to 7.9 inches, which is nothing compared to what happens here in Canada or the US. From watching the news, I was able to understand that they have not invested enough money in snow removal. I can understand that, however when it happens two - [A Free Egypt](https://kushari.org/a-free-egypt/): Yesterday evening the greatest revolution was a success. Thanks to the youth of Egypt, the entire population of ~80 million people have been freed. That might sound a little pretentious, however it really is true. For the last 30 years Egypt has been under rule by a dictator who really does rule with iron fist. If anyone spoke badly about him they usually gave him a warning of beatings, if it was done again, they usually disappeared. All this was known by the people, however to the world he presented a fair and loved image. I remember once I was in Egypt - [Tonsil Stones and Tonsil Cryptolysis](https://kushari.org/tonsil-stones-and-tonsil-cryptolysis/): Warning this post is graphic and disgusting! Since highschool I was always coughing in the mornings because I felt there was something stuck in my throat. Every once in a while I would cough up a small yellow ball of an unknown substance. It is very disgusting and smells so bad you have no idea, yet I feel so relieved when I get some out. I eventually went to a throat, mouth, and nose doctor (I don’t know how he was considered a doctor) who told me I was imagining things, YES IMAGINING THINGS! Come a couple of days ago, - [Hosni Mubarak said to have $620 Billion in UK Gold](https://kushari.org/hosni-mubarak-said-to-have-620-billion-in-uk-gold/): According to Egyptian blogger and human rights activist Wael Abbas, he obtained documents that prove Hosni Mubarak is much richer than the estimated $40 – $70 Billion that we all have been hearing in the last couple of days. In the below scanned documents, the amount of purchased gold bond is $620,000,000,000 yes that is $620 BILLION with a capital B. Who knows if this is true or not, I would believe it though considering the amount of stealing this guy does and the time he has had to do it (~30 years). Another interesting bit is that he has - [Angry Birds for Blackberry](https://kushari.org/angry-birds-for-blackberry/): I love a good laugh, and since I have been debating recently how Blackberries suck (phones, not the fruit the fruit is amazing) with many people, I thought this picture would be really funny. I found this picture on my friend Kareem’s Facebook wall photos. I told him that I would be submitting it online, so I shared it with reddit. - [iTunes 10.1.1 Update Crash Fix](https://kushari.org/itunes-10-1-1-update-crash-fix/): If you downloaded iTunes 10.1.1 via Software Update yesterday and then tried using it you might have gotten this error like I did: “iTunes cannot be opened because of a problem.” I quickly searched Google and found the solution. You have to download and install iTunes again from Apple.com. Anyways that was a quick post and I plan to do a lot more posting after exams! - [Photo of the day - TEDxMcGill 2010](https://kushari.org/photo-of-the-day-tedxmcgill-2010/): Yesterday I went to the TEDxMcGill 2010 event. It was really great, well organized, and had great speakers. Like most TED or TEDx events it was inspirational. There were many stories told, philosophies, and ideas shared (which is what TED is about). I will now try to go to any TED or TEDx event I can, and maybe even try to organize some back home if I can. Shout out to Tara for getting me to go to this amazing event! On the way out the organizers surprised the attendees with three TEDxs made out of Diet Coke cans, Coke - [Amazing CGI Commercial - Silestone Above Everything Else](https://kushari.org/amazing-cgi-commercial-silestone-above-everything-else/): [vimeo 15630517] I was bored and was on Gizmodo.com when I saw this post. Anyways it’s a commercial made in CGI that looks so realistic its just breaks your brain. It is called Above Everything Else created by Alex Roman for Silestone. I would have thought it would be some sort of insurance commercial based on the name and everything falling, however it’s just the counter tops throughout the commercial. - [Photo of the day - On the Road (Freeman's Electrical Goods)](https://kushari.org/photo-of-the-day-on-the-road-freemans-electrical-goods/): Yesterday they were filming a movie outside my building called On the Road. It is a film adaptation of the Novel written by Jack Kerouac. Anyways they setup this fake electrical goods store next to my house and even had old street lamps for a pedestrian scene. It has some big Hollywood names like Kristen Dunst and Kristen Stewart. Check it out in 2011.  - [Pacquiao Margarito Fight](https://kushari.org/pacquiao-margarito-fight/): Recently two of my friends have got me into boxing. I usually would not be into such a sport because I don’t like violence, however this is organized violence. It definitely trumps UFC any day. Anyways I have become a Pacquiao fan not only because I feel that he is the best (along with everyone), but I have a connection with Filipino people. The working class back home is mostly Filipino and Indian, and I have grown to really appreciate what they do. To top it all off Manny Pacquiao is very humble even though he is making millions now. - [Photo of the day - Happy Pills](https://kushari.org/photo-of-the-day-happy-pills/): While buying some BCAAs for my friend today I saw these Happy Pills. It says that it is a non prescription feel good formula, which means it’s just herbs and over the counter ingredients. The name made me laugh and the packaging just added to it. To the left there were some happy dreams pills, which help you sleep easier. I picked one of those up as I have sleeping problems. I will report back on how effective it is. - [iTunes 10.1 released](https://kushari.org/itunes-10-1-released/): Hot on the heels of 10.6.5 iTunes 10.1 has been released today. It was rumored on the interwebs that this update along with the iOS 4.2 (which has not been released yet) would hit the web shortly after  10.6.5. Soon all iPad owners will be rejoice as they can then multitask! As described in the picture above, this update to iTunes lets you stream video using Airplay on the new (black) Apple TV, sync with iOS devices running 4.2, and bug fixes. I predict 4.2 will be released this weekend or on Monday maximum since it has already been in - [Mac OS X 10.6.5 hits the pipes](https://kushari.org/mac-os-x-10-6-5-hits-the-pipes/): As usual thanks to Engadget for tipping me off. Today Apple released 10.6.5 on Software Update. No link to the Delta or Combo update dmgs yet, once I have found them I shall link to them. For those who don’t know what Delta and Combo mean, Delta means you must have 10.6.4 to install the update and comes in at a significant less file size than the Combo update. The Combo update on the other hand allows you to install it on any version of 10.6, so basically 10.6-10.6.4 or in computer geek terms 10.6.x. Anyways fire up software update - [Skype 5 Beta hits OS X](https://kushari.org/skype-5-beta-hits-os-x/): When Skype 5 Beta hit Windows, I was really upset that it didn’t hit OS X. The reason for that was the video conferencing, which is a really cool feature. Today thanks to my friend Michael, I learned that it has finally made its way over to my favorite Operating System. The startup screen and the main application window look much better! Finally Skype users on Mac OS X can rejoice as Skype has a long history of taking its sweet time with Mac OS X and Linux releases. Anyways you can download the beta here! - [Google Adsense V3 Beta](https://kushari.org/google-adsense-v3-beta/): Google has just updated the Adsense with a new beta (version 3). From first looks it is just a cleaner interface and a lot of the data that took up different tabs are now displayed in one area. I haven’t had time to check out all the other features listed here. - [MacX Video Converter Pro Giveaway](https://kushari.org/macx-video-converter-pro-giveaway/): Again the friendly people at MacX (Digiarty) have created a giveaway and this time I am more on time with posting it! There are six (6) days left to nab yourself a free copy of this video converting software for OS X. There are 420+ codecs built in so it can convert many types of video files. The converter supports many outputs and youtube conversion. So give it a try if you are always converting videos. MacX Video Converter Pro Giveaway - [Photo of the day - Crescent Croissant](https://kushari.org/photo-of-the-day-crescent-croissant/): A couple of days ago I saw this on Crescent street with my friend. I laughed and had to snap a picture. What I got from it was that someone thought the street name sounds a lot like croissant and thought it would be funny to do this practical joke. It was funny indeed! - [Photo of the day - Lunchbox Lasagna](https://kushari.org/photo-of-the-day-lunchbox-lasagna/): Today my photo is mouth watering! Lunchbox is a new (since last semester I believe) quick serve restaurant that has really great healthy food at a reasonable price. They have a really great marinated chicken pita sandwich in which the chicken has a purplish tint. Today however I got their Lasagna! You get to pick between normal pasta or spinach pasta (you can see in the picture I don’t like normal), the filling, and the sauce. I also added marinated Artichokes as an extra because I really love Artichoke! It is quickly prepared and cooked thanks to the TurboChef ovens. - [Photo of the day - Dusk in Montreal](https://kushari.org/photo-of-the-day-dusk-in-montreal/): Today was one of the craziest sunsets I have seen in person. From a little before Dusk the sky looked really weird, it had a golden tint to it. However I didn’t think it was photo worthy, I knew this shot would never be featured on a stock photos website. However when I saw the Sun setting I had to snap a picture and revive my Photo of the day Segment. Let me tell you the picture does not do the sunset justice, even though it is a nice picture, the sunset was really beautiful! It really inspires me to - [Windproof Umbrella - Senz Original](https://kushari.org/windproof-umbrella-senz-original/): I’ve had bad luck in the last couple of years with Umbrellas in Montreal (merde il pleut). The first double canopy umbrella I had was large, and worked great. I lost it at Mister Steer (which has amazing burgers by the way) and was devastated when I came back and it was taken. Next I bought a small umbrella on the go recently because it was raining a lot, only to lose it a couple of days later. Finally I bought one that has a feature that if the umbrella inverts it doesn’t break easily. However it is sort of - [WinX DVD Ripper Platinum Halloween Giveaway](https://kushari.org/winx-dvd-ripper-platinum-halloween-giveaway/): The always friendly people at WinX have let me know that they are having another giveaway for Halloween. This giveaway is for Windows and Mac, and you have about five hours left to download it (my fault, I’ve been behind as usual in dealing with emails). They usually extend the giveaways though, so you might be able to nab it later. Head on over to their site and download it now! (really nice Halloween graphics) - [Wanda's Waffles Toronto](https://kushari.org/wandas-waffles-toronto/): If you are in Toronto, you need to stop by Wanda’s Belgian Waffles, and get your self a Belgian waffle. They are so good, I make a habit every time I come to get one. I always get a mountain of fruits, and top it off with Maple syrup. I assure you under those fruits is a waffle! You can check out Wanda’s at 361 Yonge Street or 599 Yonge Street, or check out their website. - [Apple announces FaceTime for Mac](https://kushari.org/apple-announces-facetime-for-mac/): Today at the Back to the Mac event Apple introduced a couple of new things, one of them being Facetime for Mac OS X. This means you can now use your Mac to make free phone calls to iPhone 4, iPod touch, and other Mac users. I find this really cool, it is a step up from skype, and is free anywhere in the world. You can download the beta today, and start using it. I just tried it and it’s pretty cool, looks like they just ported it from the iPhone 4/iPod Touch and just made some modifications to - [Apple introduces Mac OS X 10.7 Lion](https://kushari.org/apple-introduces-mac-os-x-10-7-lion/): Today Apple also announced the next version of OS X; 10.7 Lion. If you ask me it takes some features from the iOS, however on the sneak peak page on Apple’s website, it does not mention any of the features I was wishing for. I have not watch the full keynote as it is not available yet. Who knows maybe by the time it arrives it will have it. I was hoping for the full GPU acceleration and some other features. Oh well, go to the lion page for more information. - [How do blind people manage?](https://kushari.org/how-do-blind-people-manage/): On my way home tonight, I encountered a blind or legally blind man (not sure which) walking on the street. He asked me which street he was on. I answered Maisonneuve and he then asked how to get to Sherbrooke. I let him know the way, and had to tell him when the light turned green so he could manage. In Toronto they have bird chirping noises that help the blind find their way (if anyone knows how that works please comment), where as in Montreal they don’t (and most of the world). So it makes me think, how do - [What to expect at the Back to the Mac event Oct 20th, 2010](https://kushari.org/what-to-expect-at-the-back-to-the-mac-event-oct-20th-2010/): Next Wednesday there is going to be a Back to the Mac event at Cupertino. They have teased the interwebs with this picture. Many claim that Apple wants to let you know that they are not just focusing on iOS devices (according to RBC though they are having a hell of a quarter thanks to the new iPhone 4), and that their Mac product line is just as important. To start things off the rumor mongers have been saying that Apple might announce the next iteration of their OS X probably calling it lion as you can see in the - [Suave HD iPhone theme](https://kushari.org/suave-hd-iphone-theme/): I found this great iPhone theme thanks to my friend Andrew! It is made to work with the retina display, so it is very sharp. It’s is also one of the classiest themes I have seen. It reminds me of the realize theme. The cool thing is the creators of the theme as well as others online are creating more and more icons to try to accommodate for people’s different application usage. Head on over to the official site to download the themes as well as extras. I recommend you also install the Battery screen and SBSettings if you use - [Manfrotto 057 BALL CARBF KIT Q5](https://kushari.org/manfrotto-057-ball-carbf-kit-q5/): While on vacation in Egypt a month ago, my sister asked me if she could keep my tripod since she got a new camera. I told her sure, I’ll just get a new one. This is the tripod I want to buy soon. It is the Manfrotto 057 BALL CARBF KIT Q5. The legs are made of carbon fiber, and features the MH057M0-Q5 pro ball head which allows the camera to move in free form allowing for angles not possible with a normal tripod. The moving head was the icing on top of the cake if you will. How did - [ArmaniExchange.com 15% off coupon code](https://kushari.org/armaniexchange-com-15-off-coupon-code/): Today I received an email from Armani Exchange with a link to get 15% off (valid until Oct 10th 2010). However they did not provide the coupon code in the email. I quickly found the code deciphered from the link and posted on retailmenot.com (coupon code site). I also thought I would share it on my website. It works on the American and Canadian sites, however there are some stipulations on the Canadian site. Also at the same time they are running a $50 off every $150 which can be combined with this offer, so you can save a nice - [U.A.E. Lifts Blackberry Ban](https://kushari.org/u-a-e-lifts-blackberry-ban/): It was bound to happen sooner or later in my opinion. Today RTA announced that RIM has followed through with its promise to abide by their “telecommunications regulatory framework” as stated by engadget. Personally I couldn’t care less as I see Blackberry as an excuse for a smartphone OS. That is all. - [The scam that is the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Casino](https://kushari.org/the-scam-that-is-the-amsterdam-schiphol-airport-casino/): On my way back home this summer, I passed through Amsterdam. As always if I had some extra money I would go to the Casino to play a couple of hands of blackjack. This time however I was really shocked at the scam they are now running. I entered and played with 70€. In my last hand I bet 40€ and pushed. I am not the fastest when it comes to math, however I added up and found that I pushed with the dealer with an 18. The dealer still took my chips. I exclaimed “What are you doing?  That - [Carbon City Lights - With Or Without](https://kushari.org/carbon-city-lights-with-or-without/): September 7th, 2010 marks the date of Carbon City Lights debut album release on iTunes. This up-and-coming artist is based in the most culturally diverse city in the world, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His own diversity comes through in this album with influences such as Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Bob Marley, and other iconic musicians from a wide spectrum of genres. The album is now available on iTunes, and can be purchased by clicking on the album cover or here. Join Carbon City Lights on the following social networks: Don’t forget to watch the first music video from the album!   - [Ok Go - White Knuckles music video](https://kushari.org/ok-go-white-knuckles-music-video/): httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHlJODYBLKs Saw this today on Reddit. Ok Go never ceases to amaze me, and millions of other humans with their videos. I’m sure this one will also amaze dogs around the world. - [How the iPhone 4 re-upped the ante](https://kushari.org/how-the-iphone-4-re-upped-the-ante/): When the first iPhone came out, it changed the way the mobile phone industry was operating, all other companies scrambled to put something together that would be worthy to battle the iPhone. While some were successful (Google, maybe Nokia), other where not in my opinion (RIM/Blackberry). When I say that, I am not talking about sales, I am talking about a phone and operating system that are coherent. Next we can all agree that the next two iPhones were just upgrades that were nothing too special other than at the time they were released (except for the 3G upgrade). So - [Funny Halo Reach commercial](https://kushari.org/funny-halo-reach-commercial/): httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvzCxLCJgAs While I was on the interwebs today I found this really funny commercial. It features Snoop A Loop, L.L. Cool J, Zachary Levi (Chuck), and Wayne Netwon. Enjoy! - [App of the day - Speed Test](https://kushari.org/app-of-the-day-speed-test/): We all use a speed test utility from time to time, to diagnose connectivity problems. I always use speedtest.net. They have had an iPhone app for a while now, but today they updated it to 2.0.1. Along with some tweaks to get it to work better with all iDevices including the iPhone 4, They have revamped the entire interface, making it retina display worthy. Actually I think this is the best looking app so far on the retina display. If you have an iPhone 4 and want to see a great graphical interface, and also want to be able to - [Parallels 6 released](https://kushari.org/parallels-6-released/): Today I received an email from Nova Development, the developer of my favorite virtualization software Parallels. Today they released version 6 of their software that promises 80 new and improved features. I have purchased the update, and plan on testing out their claims in a review. Let’s see if Parallels 6 is as good an update as 5 was. Hopefully 6 gets rid of the annoying dock icon problems that annoyed the hell out of me in version 5. Below are the features noted in the email: Over 80 New and Improved Features Including: NEW – Take advantage of all - [Photo of the day - Cockburns Wine](https://kushari.org/photo-of-the-day-cockburns-wine/): On my way back to Montreal from Egypt yesterday, I saw this interesting Wine advertisement in the Schiphol Airport. It made me laugh, and was worth capturing for all the internet! - [Photo of the day - HD nail polish](https://kushari.org/photo-of-the-day-hd-nail-polish/): Today I was with my sister and friend in Pharmaprix, when I saw this absurd advertisement for nail polish. I really feel that a lot of products these days are trying to ride along with the HD train, but nail polish? I only have one question, do you need a retina display to see this? This made me lol so hard that I had to snap a photo to share with the internets. - [How to get your free iPhone 4 Case/Bumper](https://kushari.org/how-to-get-your-free-iphone-4-casebumper/): So as we all know apple announced it would give away free iPhone 4 cases/bumpers to help those affected by the antennagate. While I haven’t had any real problem with holding the iPhone 4 using the death grip, it’s still nice to get a free bumper out of it. I choose the black bumper as you can see below. I could not find the app in the Canadian Appstore, so I thought I would share how to get the app. 1.First open this link 2.Click on the View in iTunes button 3.Click on the Free App button in iTunes. This - [RIM agrees to work with Arab Countries](https://kushari.org/rim-agrees-to-work-with-arab-countries/): So, now RIM is willing to work with the Arab Countries that want to spy on users. I really did not expect this from a western company, but hey they are chasing the dollar dollar bills y’all. More info here - [U.A.E bans Blackberry service](https://kushari.org/u-a-e-bans-blackberry-service/): Just a few hours ago Etisalat, was said to have disabled the blackberry service until Rim can provide anyway for them to regulate the service. As of now that is not possible so no BBM for you! More details here http://www.ahlanlive.com/23910-uae-bans-blackberry-services - [Bixi, One year later](https://kushari.org/bixi-one-year-later/): Montreal has had the Bixi bike for a little over a year now, and as a member I find it a great way of getting around the city or even just for a joy ride. Today my one year membership comes to an end (until I renew it), and these are the stats that are in my online account. Although recently I have been angered by the availability of the bikes at night, I still love Bixi. Over this year, I have made 297 trips, totaling a cool 47 hours, and traveling 565 kilometers or 351 miles for you imperial - [Photo of the day - DIY trailer](https://kushari.org/photo-of-the-day-diy-trailer/): Today I was bixing to my friend’s house when I saw this along the way. It was a car that had a DIY (Do it yourself) trailer attached. The trailer is actually half a car that has been closed off in the front with sheet metal. It’s really funny and quirky, but I guess its street legal. Sorry for the crappy picture, click on the image for the full size! - [Arbitrary happy work day!](https://kushari.org/arbitrary-happy-work-day/): Tonight my friend wanted to surprise our other friend when he woke up to go to work. We made it an arbitrary celebration in his bathroom with balloons and multiple signs. I hope it makes his day, and makes him laugh. I love stuff that makes you laugh because it has no purpose or does not make sense. While every culture has their own funny arbitrary shenanigans, I assure you that Americans trump any other country. That is one of the reasons I love Americans. If you are wondering, yes this arbitrary celebration was planned and executed by an American! - [One Planet Version 3 by harajukumatt](https://kushari.org/one-planet-version-3-by-harajukumatt/): While everyone enjoys art, not many people agree on what is beautiful, or good art. Today I found a really great piece of art that everyone can probably agree is great art. This piece is called One Planet Version 3 and is a creation by harajukumatt on deviantart. It is available in white and black. He has given the OK to share and distribute it, but remember give credit when doing so. On the the deviation page, it says it was even featured on an Australian TV show too! One Planet Version 3 on Deviantart - [BP Oil spill finally stopped](https://kushari.org/bp-oil-spill-finally-stopped/): In a test today, BP finally was able to stop the oil spill for the first time in almost 3 months in a test. For more info check out the ABC News page, which includes a video of the said test. - [iPhone 4.0.1 and iPad 3.2.1 updates now live](https://kushari.org/iphone-4-0-1-and-ipad-3-2-1-updates-now-live/): As usual thanks to Engadget I am now aware that the iPhone 4.0.1 and the iPad 3.2.1 updates are available through iTunes. These updates don’t do much, just fix the formulas for displaying signal level, however a lot of my friends have been having problems with 4.0 so maybe this will fix things. If you haven’t upgraded already connect your iPhone/iPad to iTunes and click on the Check for update button. I guess they released this just in time for tomorrow’s press conference! - [iPhone 4 Press Conference Friday July 16th, 2010](https://kushari.org/iphone-4-press-conference-friday-july-16th-2010/): I was just reading the front page of Engadget when I saw they posted that Apple will be hosting a Press Conference on this Friday. Without even reading the article, this comes to mind, It’s clearly regarding the antenna problems, and secondly I think their might an apology and a recall. Maybe it was Jeremy Clarkson’s statement that forced them to hold this conference! - [Firefox 4 first impressions](https://kushari.org/firefox-4-first-impressions/): So I have been using Firefox 4 Beta 1 on my friend’s laptop (Macbook pro running OS X), and I can say it’s a move in the right direction! The first thing I noticed was it launches faster than before, this might be because he doesn’t have so many extensions. The next thing I noticed was the Site Identity button and fav icon have become part of the address bar, which makes things aesthetically nicer. Also aesthetically it looks more boxy, which makes me feel its leaner and faster. Finally on the aesthetics, the addons now open in a tab - [Sun Life Financial Paperless Statements and Direct Deposits](https://kushari.org/sun-life-financial-paperless-statements-and-direct-deposits/): Usually when companies claim they have setup a paperless statements to help save the environment I usually think it’s a great idea, however it somehow fails. Some companies still keep sending paper statements even after you’ve signed up to paperless statements, and others complicate the process when dealing with them as a result. However I do it anyways because I try my hardest to be green. As an international student in Montreal, I must receive health insurance as it is not provided to me by the Canadian Government. My University’s provider is Sun Life Financial. Over the years Sun Life has - [Jeremy Clarkson makes fun of the iPhone 4 antenna problem](https://kushari.org/jeremy-clarkson-makes-fun-of-the-iphone-4-antenna-problem/): httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JDFHGEiLcU After reading about the iPhone 4 antenna problem, I’m glad I don’t have plans (as of yet) to purchase one. Today I was watching Top Gear (the most watched tv show in the world FYI), when Jeremy Clarkson made fun of the issue while introducing The Stig. I felt it was really funny, and well worth sharing! One of the main reasons I watch Top Gear is because of Mr. Clarkson’s Humor! - [Canon T2i/550D and Canon EOS-1D Mark IV 1.08 Firmware update](https://kushari.org/canon-t2i550d-and-canon-eos-1d-mark-iv-1-08-firmware-update/): Anyone that knows me knows how much I love updating computers, gadgets, or anything that can be flashed with a new firmware/software. I just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Today thanks to engadget I get to have that feeling! My Canon Rebel T2i gets an update to 1.08 which fixes a bug while shooting video in manual mode, as well as some Spanish and French spelling mistakes in the menu for the 1-D Mark IV. Download links below Canon Rebel T2i 1.08 Firmware: Windows + Mac Canon EOS-1D Mark IV 1.08 Firmware: Windows + Mac - [These grades are terrible! (cartoon)](https://kushari.org/these-grades-are-terrible-cartoon/): I found this great cartoon on CagleCartoons.com via Reddit. I feel this cartoon really captures the one mistake that parents are making these days. I thought it was worth sharing! - [How to unlock a Bell 2Wire 2701HG-G Modem/Router](https://kushari.org/how-to-unlock-a-bell-2wire-2701hg-g-modemrouter/): Today I helped my friend unlock his Bell 2Wire 2701HG-G Modem/Router. We were not doing it to unlock it per say, but we wanted to update his router to a newer firmware to hopefully resolve a wifi disconnection issue with his iPad. I stumbled upon some forums that lead me to a file. We updated the modem, which cleared his Bell settings (something I knew would happen from experience!). So after a long time of scrolling through pages of forums, and trying to figure stuff out, with the help of the forum I figured it out on my own. Firstly - [Photo of the day - You are a ZAGG Invisible Shield](https://kushari.org/photo-of-the-day-you-are-a-zagg-invisible-shield/): Today I had to buy an iPad invisible shield for my friend, I gave him the box and that was that. Afterwards we were talking and he was joking that they suck at spelling. He then showed me what you can see above. It says “If you invisibleSHIELD™ ever gets damaged we will replace it for free for life!” The you should have been your. I will contact ZAGG and let them know about this, hopefully they will get a laugh out of it. - [WinX DVD Ripper Platinum Giveaway!](https://kushari.org/winx-dvd-ripper-platinum-giveaway/): WinX has given me the opportunity to offer 10 licenses to my readers. Since I don’t have many (haha) that should not be too much of a problem. These are licenses are for the full version of the great DVD ripping program. DVD Ripper Platinum supports decrypting the latest copy protection methods, which makes it easy to rip the latest movies. To get a free license from me simply just reply in the comments in this post, with your best joke, or just tell me something funny that has happened to you. The first 10 people get licenses! ENJOY! Update: - [How to restore iTunes Library](https://kushari.org/how-to-restore-itunes-library/): Today I formatted my Mac Pro, and I always run into a problem with my iTunes Library. I like to keep it off my system drive as it is a small 120gb ssd drive. When I try to tell set my iTunes folder to the other hard drive it does not recognize the library and has no songs. This is made even more frustrating when Apple decides to keep updating the folder structure (9.2 in this case). So here is how to fix your iTunes library. 1. Copy the files and folders inside the iTunes folder to the system drive - [iOS 4 Folders are smart!](https://kushari.org/ios-4-folders-are-smart/): After using iOS 4 for a while I decided to make my home screen take up less pages. To do this I had to take advantage of the new Folders feature released in this version of iOS. To make a folder you simply hold your finger over one icon and when they start to wiggle just drop it on top of another icon. Each folder supports 12 icons inside and you can have multiple folders with the same name (I have two games folders). However this is not the clever part that amazed me. When you make a folder the - [Ottawa Earthquake](https://kushari.org/ottawa-earthquake/): Today I received a phone call from my friend Samer in Toronto. He asked me “Did you feel it?”. I had no clue what he was talking about and he quickly told me there was an earthquake. I was in the shower when it happened and did not feel anything. It’s funny though because a lot of my friends here in Montreal did feel it. The epicenter of the quake was near Ottawa, and reports have shown that it was also felt in Toronto, Montreal, and even Buffalo New York. At first some people thought it might be a terrorist ## Pages - [Kush's Malicious and Phishing Domain Adguard/Pi-hole DNS Block List](https://kushari.org/kushs-malicious-and-phishing-domain-adguard-pi-hole-dns-block-list/): Greetings and salutations. As someone that’s been reporting phishing sites to webhosts, registrars, and services like Cloudflare for many years now, I realized one thing. They don’t get the websites taken down fast enough (often multiple days if at all). I decided to make a list of domains and maintain it. Today will be the first day I make this available (June 22nd 2025). Below you’ll find the txt file, and you can just copy the url, and paste into adguard home, adguard, Pi-hole, or any dns based blocking software. Please feel free to share with anyone in the cybersecurity - [Reviews](https://kushari.org/reviews/) - [Contact Me](https://kushari.org/contact-me/) - [About](https://kushari.org/about/) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)