The following screen capture was taken during the Wallops 5 rocket mission launch, an hour before the 5AM window was set to close. I had actually screen captured the entire webcast, but apparently my software didn’t allow me to screen capture a video.

The mission was almost scrubbed again, due to a ship in the danger zone near the Wallops facility in Virginia. I was able to pinpoint the exact location of the ships in the area which were responsible for the delay.

The last minute launch wet off without a hitch, with mission control launching 5 solid booster, high altitude, sub orbital rockets within minutes of each other.

Wallops Mission control managed to launch the rockets literally in the final minutes of the window, starting at 4:55AM. The “chemtrail” patters were seen as far north as Buffalo, NY, far west as West Virginia, and as far south as Charleston South Carolina.

I had a nice view from Allentown, Pennsylvania, just over the tree horizon of about 3 of the rockets.

Those lucky enough to witness the Wallops 5 rocket launch event saw 5 bright, white/light blue luminescent streaks across the sky for about 10 minutes before they dissipated. The streaks truly glowed in the sky as promised.

Many conspiracy theorists prophesied that this NASA Wallops launch was to be a test launch for nefarious purposes, however this was obviously not the case, or so it seems.

 

How to ban someone with a name changing Multihack- Foolproof method

In recent days there is a hack that has become more and more wide spread. Users will join, and their name will randomly rotate to other clients name’s who are connected to the server- about once every other second.  This is usually accompanied by speed and AIM hacks.

Because the person’s name keeps changing, typing STATUS in the console usually does not pick up the asshat’s steam ID.

What you need in order to ban the multihacker:

• HLSW (CLICK TO DOWNLOAD)
• RCON
• Access to your game server’s file structure

STEP 1)

Open HLSW, and view your server. Make sure you have the correct RCON password. Hit the “test” then “get log” buttons.

STEP2)

For several seconds, watch the clients connected. Soon you will be able to narrow down which person is hacking, as the name keep changing.

STEP 3)

This is the most difficult part. Since the name keeps changing, the STEAM ID is not always visible. When the offending player’s name becomes visible in the HLSW connected client’s screen, quickly hit the “PRT SCRN” button to screen capture a picture of your desktop.

STEP 4)

Open Microsoft Paint and hit CTRL+V (paste).  If you hit the print screen button in time, you should be able to see the asshat’s steam ID next to their name.

STEP 5)

Open notepad, or some other word processor and type in the person’s steam ID so you can copy and paste it later.

Step 6)

Log into your gameserver’s file tree and locate the banned.txt that your specific mod uses, then paste in the steam ID in the same syntax that others have been banned.

Step 7) Restart your server, or EXEC that banned.txt

At this point the asshat should be banned. There are other ways to ban someone with this hack, but this method is 100% fool proof provided you are an admin who has access to RCON and the file server.

Spring Cleaning for your computer

It’s almost spring time. Have you been neglecting your computer’s health?

When was the last time you updated your computer’s device drivers? Spring is an excellent time to sit down with your neglected computer and perform some maintenance. Here is a list of DS recommended spring cleanings and tweaks that everyone should perform on their computer:

 

Renew your antivirus subscription.

Antivirus software is your first line of defense for your computer. Without good antivirus protection, your computer will be at the mercy of the millions of viruses and malware on the internet. With Facebook viruses running rampant, now more than ever it is important to run a good real time malware scanner on your computer. This spring, Kaspersky is holding a special promotion which includes free H&R Block Deluxe edition when you purchase a license.

 

Defragment your hard disk

This is something that often gets overlooked by many users. Defragmenting your hard drive is another key maintenance for your computer.

What is defragmenting?

Defragmenting is the process of sorting through all the files on your hard drive, and making sure that every file is where its supposed to be in relation to all other files. For example, place yourself in an office space. Most offices have some kind of file cabinet. Imagine if you had to sort through customer records, all scattered in different cabinets not in alphabetical order. Over time, files on your computer get moved or misplaced and this makes your CPU work harder to find and access them. When you defragment your hard disk, files are placed in the most logical, easy to access order possible.

How do I defragment my hard disk?

In a Microsoft window’s machine, go to Start then My Computer. In My Computer right click on your C: drive, and select “properties” from the drop down menu. Under the “tools” tab select “Defragment Now”

Defragmenting takes some time, so be patient. Also, try not to have any programs running in the background. Windows cannot move files that are currently being used, so make sure nothing but the defragmenting software is running.

 

Update your device drivers

If it has been some time since you last updated your device drivers, take the time now to do so. Major hardware manufactures release many driver updates in the spring, in response to all the products sold over the holidays. Even if you are still running old hardware, it is important to keep current with your device driver downloads, as these updates will keep your drivers up to date with your Windows operating system which is also constantly updating.

 

Make sure your Windows is up to date.

If you are one of those individuals who disables Windows automatic updates, now is the time to remember to do so. Having an up to date copy of Windows is just as important, if not more so important than having up to date antivirus software. Many virus and malware vulnerabilities are stopped from the get go with Windows updates. If you keep letting Windows updates pile up, you leave yourself at risk to more malware, and instabilities within the operating system itself.

 

Consider a hardware upgrade

If it has been a long time since you last upgraded your RAM, CPU or Videocard, spring time is a good time to upgrade your hardware to keep up with the latest games and hardware demanding software titles. Since spring time is also tax season, many OEMs have sales and other deals comparable to holiday specials and black Friday coupons. Spring time is a good time to purchase new hardware. Check vendors such as Best Buy and Newegg for seasonal promotional codes. Although still behind Newegg, Best Buy has been catching up in the hardware OEM market. In addition, Best Buy has the Geek Squad, which is currently the only nation wide computer service center.

 

 

Take care of your PC, and your PC will take care of you! Despite rumors circulating around the internet, the
PC market is not dead.. Computers are simply lasting longer than the industry wants them to.  How many of you readers have a PC that’s more than 5 years old? Probably most of you. Keep up with regular maintenance and upgrades and your computer will be with your for many years to come.