If you use databases then you know how important it is to back them up. But backing up a database and being able to use that backup depends upon the back up being always up to date. There is a method that ensures you will always have an up to date backup. That method is [...]
How To View Experts Exchange Answers Without Account
A recent post over at Techie Buzz explained how to access the answers of the Expert Exchange forum. Users who regularly search the Internet for solutions will eventually stumble upon that forum which on first glance provides answers to questions only to registered – meaning paying in this case – users. Users who do not [...]
Language Translation Software
The Internet has made it easy to translate languages on the fly without the need of language dictionaries or other support tools. The software translations are usually acceptable in quality so that even someone not speaking the original language can understand the meaning of the text. Even better is the fact that all sorts of [...]
Text XML Editor Intype
Intype is a text, code and xml editor for the Windows operating system that resembles advanced editors like Notepad++ in many aspects. It features the same extensibility and customizability as the popular Notepad replacement including scripting support and native plugin support. There is not a noticeable difference performance wise considering the program startup time and [...]
How to show 5 top categories in WordPress
WordPress is a great piece of software, and allows more than you’d think to be done with simple coding. I bet that a lot of people out there would look for a plugin to do this, but your top five categories can very easily be shown using a WordPress template tag, just a half a [...]
Firefox Web Browser Customization With AnyColor
Any Color is an add-on for the Firefox web browser that allows users to change the look and feel of the browser without having to install separate themes. It comes with a set of color schemes that can be applied to the web browser instantly after installation of the add-on. The major benefits of the [...]
Windows Desktop Alternative BumpTop
Remember BumpTop? We covered a tech demo of the 3D desktop technology back in 2006 and felt that it could be a great way of helping the user bring order to the desktop chaos. Unlike other projects of this kind this one was developed into a product that is now available as a free and [...]
Home Video Surveillance System Utilizing Webcams
Home video surveillance system can cost thousands of Dollars. A cheaper but still valid alternative is to utilize equipment that is already available in the household. One of the possibilities includes webcams that can be used as video surveillance systems with the right software or service. Ugolog is one of these services that can turn [...]
SSD Security: Erase Solid State Drives Data
While it is still not common sense to securely erase data on hard drives (read: Securely Erase Files) before computers or hard drives are sold or given away the matter becomes even more complicated where SSD – Solid State Drives – are concerned. The positive aspect of Solid State Drives is that data cannot be [...]