Setting static IP address on network printer

The printer I was working with was a HP CP1518ni. The first step was to select an IP addresses that is not part of the dynamic IP pool. Then I used the printer menu on the printer itself to set the static IP address I selected in step one. I was also prompted to set the subnet mask and gateway too so be sure to have this information available. Because this printer previously had a dynamic IP address, I went to the ports tab on the printer configuration menu (in XP - Start/Printer & Faxes/right click on printer and select properties) and placed a check in the box next to the new static IP address I selected in the previous step. Finally, I printed a test page to verify the printer was properly configured.

Happy printing!

Shocking News

Slashdot states the Australian Army is using technology to energize the troops. You can read the short article from Slashdot here.

Want to save money on your car insurance?

An article from Techdirt explains how insurance companies are offering their clients discounts on car insurance, if you're willing to allow your driving habits to be monitored! Personally, I don't think it will be too long before auto manufactures start including GPS monitoring systems in new vehicles, which will allow real-time monitoring online, thereby giving parents the ability to monitor their child's driving habits and whereabouts. Although, allowing your spouse to know your whereabouts may end poker night with the boys!

Car of the future

Slashdot has an interesting article about the new Nissan automobile. According to the article, a "birds-eye view" of what's behind you. I'm waiting for the day when you enter your vehicle, say your destination, and sit back and enjoy the ride.

Introduction

Hello,

Welcome to the "What's New" blog for Troy the Tech Guy. My purpose is to cover new and interesting developments in the technology world, with a strong emphasis on computers, Linux, social sites, and fun stuff.

I am currently working my way through an introduction to Linux book, but I've been bogged down the past couple months on the chapter covering Vim. Each post into the blog, I will discuss a Linux command and how to use it.


Linux Command Line Command
ls - lists the contents of a directory

To use this command, open a terminal and type the command at the command prompt, and hit enter. Your screen will now display the contents of your current directory.

Example
practice@emac:~$ ls
Desktop Examples mydata.txt test.txt


I hope you will join me by sending your great links, comments, and suggestions to troythetechguy@gmail.com