Even when Windows routinely gives you the Blue Screen of Death, all may not be lost. We'll show you how to restore both your data and your sanity."To err is human," the old joke goes. "But to really mess things up requires a computer."This Answer Line collection concentrates on the absolute disasters of Windows computing--the problems that threaten your PC, your career, and your peace of mind. Here's what to do when Windows throws the dreaded Blue Screen of Death your way, and how to restore your OS even if you've lost the original restore CD....
How I Made $2,000,000 In The Stock Market
In Just 18 Months, Nicolas Darvas Turned $25,000 into Over $2 Million...
This is How He Did It...
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Calibrate the notebook PC battery
Short discharges and recharges do not fully synchronize the battery's fuel gauge with the battery's state-of-charge. This can result in the amount of power available in one cycle being less than expected or the battery meter being inaccurate.Under normal usage, batteries should be calibrated a minimum of once every 3 months. Your battery can be calibrated by following these steps:Step 1 - Disable the Windows Power Management In Windows, right-click the Desktop and select Properties in the menu list. Click the Screen Saver tab and then click the...
Monday, May 5, 2008
Backup MySQL databases, from web server files to a FTP server automatically
This is a simple backup solution for people who run their own web server and MySQL server on a dedicated box or VPS. Most dedicated hosting provider provides the backup service using NAS or FTP servers. These service providers will hook you to their redundant centralized storage array over private VLAN. Since I manage couple of boxes, here is my own automated solution. If you just want a shell script, go here (you just need to provided appropriate input and it will generate FTP backup script for you on fly). Making incremental backups with tar...
Friday, May 2, 2008
How to Make an Iron Man Costume
The popularity of the new Iron Man movie in theaters means you'll see a lot of Iron Man costumes this Halloween. If you're having a party, going to a party or trick-or-treating around the block, you'll want to be wearing your own fabulous homemade Iron Man costume. InstructionsThings You’ll Need: Yellow long-sleeved t-shirtYellow spandex pants or leggingsRed turtleneck or red short-sleeved t-shirtRed bike shortsRed spandex fabric to match bike shortsRed boots (optional)Yellow socks...
3 Steps to Being as Creative as You Can Be
How creative are you right now, compared to how creative you COULD be? If 0 is completely uncreative and 10 is creatively alive and thriving every moment of the day, where would you put yourself on that scale? 9? 7? 2?! Each of us is unique, and that extends to creativity, too. The way you create, what you create and why you create is your own special combination that no one else can replicate. There are a great number of ways of becoming more creative. The good news is, you already know most of them. To get closer to living these creative...
