So you wanna be a hacker

Posted: 16th September 2012 by Jab in Stuff I see at work, Ubuntu
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You lose your Windows password(s) and cannot log in to your machine. If you have a rescue disk, you should be okay. If not, you might have to turn to Linux for help.

The method that I describe in this tutorial can work with a Windows machine that either dual boots with Linux or does not. If the machine in question does not dual boot, you will need to download a live edition of a Linux distribution (I prefer Ubuntu for the task) and burn that ISO image to a disk (you could also use a Linux distribution on a USB drive). Either way, you will need to boot in to Linux to recover your password.

Step 1: Boot in to Linux

Put the burned disk in the drive (or boot from USB) and boot in to the Live edition of Linux. You should use the standard Live session.

Step 2: Find the Windows partition

Open Nautilus (the GNOME file manager) and follow these steps:

  1. Hit the Ctrl-L key combination to open the Location bar (Figure A).
  2. Enter the string “computer:///” (no quotes).
  3. Locate the drive (or partition) that contains your Windows installation.
  4. Right-click the Windows drive icon and click Mount.
  5. Double-click the icon to open the Windows drive (or partition) and make note of where the drive is mounted (it will be listed in the location bar).

The drive in question on my system is the far left icon. (Click the image to enlarge.)

Step 3: Get to the command line

It’s time to open a terminal window and begin (or continue) your journey into the Linux command line. You must install the small tool called chntpw. To install this application, issue the command: sudo apt-get install chntpw. With that application installed, you are ready to go. Follow these steps to get the password changed:

  1. Change into the directory containing Windows with the command cd /PATH/TO/WINDOWS (PATH/TO/WINDOWS is the complete directory path to your Windows drive).
  2. Change into the Windows/System32/config directory.
  3. Issue the command sudo chntpw SAM.

You should now see the chntpw screen (Figure B). Here you have five options:

  • Clear user password
  • Edit user password
  • Promote user (make user an administrator)
  • Unlock and enable user account
  • Quit

Figure B

You do not want to make changes here, because this could wipe all users’ passwords — make sure you are working with a specific user. (Click the image to enlarge.)

Enter “q” for quit. We’re going to make sure we are working with a specific user. To list out all users in the SAM file, issue the command sudo chntpw -l SAM. This will list out all of the users on the system. As you can see in Figure C, my name is listed as one of the users. Figure C

This listing will also tell you how many failed login attempts have been made. (Click the image to enlarge.)

To work with a specific user, issue the command sudo chntpw -u “USER NAME” SAM (USER NAME is the actual username). If the username is only one word, you will not need the quotes. If the username is a full name, place it within quotes or the command will not work. Once you are back in the edit screen, do the following:

  1. Type “2” (no quotes) to go into edit mode.
  2. Type the new user password.
  3. Hit the Enter key.
  4. Type “y” (no quotes) followed by Enter to write the file.

Your Windows User password should be changed. Reboot into Windows to make sure the edit worked. If it did not work, go through the steps once again and, this time, blank the password instead of editing it. To blank the password, do the following:

  1. Enter the edit screen for the specific user.
  2. Type “1” (no quotes).
  3. Hit Enter.
  4. Type “y” (no quotes).
  5. Hit Enter.

At this point the user account should have no password. You can reset the password once you successfully log in to Windows.

Source: https://www.techrepublic.com/blog/tr-dojo/reset-windows-passwords-with-the-help-of-linux/

DO NOT wash your hair in the shower!!

Posted: 1st May 2012 by Jab in Casual

Do not wash your hair in the shower!!
It’s so good to finally get a health warning that is useful!!!
IT INVOLVES THE SHAMPOO WHEN IT RUNS DOWN YOUR BODY WHEN YOU SHOWER WITH IT.

WARNING TO US ALL!!!

Shampoo Warning! I don’t know WHY I didn’t figure this out sooner! I use shampoo in the shower! When I wash my hair, the shampoo runs down my whole body, and printed very clearly on the shampoo label is this warning,

“FOR EXTRA BODY AND VOLUME.”

No wonder I have been gaining weight! Well! I got rid of that shampoo and I am going to start showering with Dawn Dishwashing Soap. It’s label reads,

“DISSOLVES FAT THAT IS OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE.”

Problem solved!

Weekly update – Down 5lbs

Posted: 19th March 2012 by Jab in Biking, Weight Loss
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So here is my weekly workout –

Last week between 3.14 – 3.17

22.12 – Total Miles
2.43 – Total Hours
5 – Workouts
956 – Total Calories

Today when I weighed myself on the scale it said 257.5 – Not too back thats down about 5 lbs.

Too bad it was raining today on my way to work .. maybe Ill go home on my lunch and ride back in. Gotta get those workouts in for this whole week.

 

Back to riding

Posted: 17th March 2012 by Jab in Biking, Weight Loss
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Took a couple of days off to heal from the biking – but decided to get right back into it because I am serious about getting some of this weight off. So rode my bike to work today for the first time – wasn’t too bad. Can’t wait for the weather to get warmer so I can ride everyday.  Here are the stats –

To work:
3.84mi – Distance
23:11 – Duration
9.9mi/h – Avg Speed
152 – Calories burned

You can track it here

On my way home:

3.95mi – Distance
25:04 – Duration
9.4mi/h – Avg Speed
164 – Calories burned

You can track it here

Took another ride today

Posted: 15th March 2012 by Jab in Biking, Weight Loss
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So decided to ride on the trail by my home – the Jordan River Trail – I have to say it was pretty nice. Kinda reminded me of the Santa Cruz Trail in Tucson, but with water. Here are the stats for this ride.

6.54 – Miles
44:02 – Time
8.9 mi/hr – Average Speed
289 – Calories burned

You can track it here

For some reason it did not store the trail I took .. ohh well

It is starting to feel good getting back on the bike and riding again – Although I don’t remember the seats being so uncomfortable – maybe its just because my back side got a little bigger.

First bike ride today

Posted: 14th March 2012 by Jab in Biking, Weight Loss
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Rode my bike into work today to see how long it would actually take me – here are the stats

3.87 – Miles
25:27 – Time
9.1 mi/hr – Average Speed
167 – Calories burned

You can track it here

Then I rode back after having breakfast with my brother – here are those stats

3.92 – Miles
28:07 – Time
8.4 mi/hr – Average Speed
184 – Calories burned

You can track it here

Man was that rough – Im sure in time it will come down

 

Got a new Bicycle

Posted: 13th March 2012 by Jab in Biking, Casual, Weight Loss

Got a new bicycle today – I will be using this to get myself into shape — it has been like 18 years since I rode a bike and can’t wait to start riding again.

Workout will begin tomorrow so here are my stats to start the week off.

Current weight is 263lbs.

Another week gone by

Posted: 12th March 2012 by Jab in Casual

It’s another week gone by and this month is almost already over. Not only this month but 1/4 of this year. It seems the older you get the faster time seems to just pass by.

Posting from mobile

Posted: 10th March 2012 by Jab in Casual

So finally installed the app for my phone, so now maybe I can post more, we will see

New site Im working on

Posted: 5th March 2012 by Jab in Web Design
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So Im designing this new site for a gallery here in Park City – When Im done with it, it should look 10x better then when I started.

Here is the finished Project Let me know what you think

Montgomery Lee Fine Art