I’ve seen many times where people (myself included) had trouble getting their Virtual Hosts configuration to work properly. There are several issues that can keep a Virtual Host from working, but many times the problem is directly related to the Virtual Hosts file itself. Read More
My Scenario: Ubuntu 10.04 beta 1 64-bit guest on a Windows 7 host
In the case with Ubuntu 10.04 beta 1 64-bit guest on a Windows 7 host, and in some other situations, the VirtualBox Guest Additions may not install automatically. Read More
For many of us, finding our new computer hard drive divided into four primary partitions is a surprise say the least. Read More
Maybe this is common knowledge to some, but I just discovered it lately. I needed to reinstall a test server and an already established WordPress test site on this server. I thought, can I eliminate a few steps in this procedure simply by copying files back to the new server without actually running wp-install.php, importing the database, re-enabling widgets etc., etc.. So I proceeded copying backed up files to the server. Read More
When I was first inspired to write this post, the title was to be: social networking and me. But taking into account the social media and social networking sites I frequent, Twitter had the greatest impact and the most profound effect. There is a “Twitter and me” in all who appreciate the many aspects of the site. Read More
This is a fairly brief description on what to look for in online business opportunities, but they are foremost in my mind. Your thoughts and recommendations would be appreciated.
You can read more about my involvement with business online on the About page of this site.
Business Opportunities I’m affiliated with: Opportunities page.
∗ Support – The company should be accessible. Communication with other associates and an active support forum are good signs. Read More
If you came from my About page, you know that I recently lost all of my files due to having every backup stored in the same location. This includes personal treasures and all things work related. All documents (including dozens of articles), portfolio, research, pictures etc.. Read More
The tips below have been tried and proven. They worked for me in my circumstances. Unfortunately, many times there is more than one possible solution to fix any given problem. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any information provided on this page meet your specific requirements. :>)
There are several ways to install a font in Windows 7, this is the quickest method:
Right click the font file and choose install.
Solution: Go to ‘Contol Panel’ → ‘Devices and Printers’ and make sure that ‘print to file’ (Microsoft XPS Document Writer) is not set as default. If it is, set your printer to the default printing device by right clicking and choose ‘Set as default printer’.
If Windows 7 can’t repair your connection via the Network and Sharing Center, this notice could have many solutions. After trying all of the usual ones this worked for me:
1. Go to Start → All Programs → Accessories → Command Prompt – right click Command Prompt and choose ‘Run as administrator’
2. Enter: netsh int ip reset reset.log and hit Enter. The results in Command Promt should be:
3. Restart your computer.
4. Leaving the network cable plugged into your computer, disconnect your modem / router from its power supply for at least one minute. NOTE: You may or may not need to shutdown your PC as well. If so, wait until your modem / router reboots completely before starting your computer.
5. Reboot your modem / router and then start your computer (if you shut if off ). With some luck you will be back online.
If your Linux guest goes blank showing only the top and bottom of the Linux desktop: Try choosing ‘Cancel’ when the ’switch to seamless mode’ window opens (see image). You are already in seamless mode and your virtual desktop will load.
Windows 7 Check Disk may also freeze at 1 second countdown.
Solution 1:
1. Reboot your computer into safe mode and schedule a disk check from there.
2. Reboot again and Chkdsk.exe should start and finish.
Solution 2:
If that does not work (which it probably will) there is a hot fix available at the Microsoft support site: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975778
The tips below have been tried and proven. They worked for me in my circumstances. Unfortunately, many times there is more than one possible solution to fix any given problem. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any information provided on this page meet your specific requirements. :>)
That’s it, you should now be able to login with your new administrative WordPress login username.
Option 2 – SQL query (mind the changes – YourDatabaseName & NewLoginName):
UPDATE `YourDatabaseName`.`wp_users` SET `user_login` = 'NewLoginName' WHERE `wp_users`.`ID` =1 LIMIT 1 ;
SQL query:
DELETE FROM wp_posts WHERE post_type='revision';
Add the code below to wp-config.php under “define(‘DB_COLLATE’, ”);”
define ('WP_POST_REVISIONS', 0); // TURN OFF POST REVISIONS.
This example was used in the Thematic theme. However it may be similar in other themes.
To enable comments on a page:
1. In your editor go to the Page menu and expand the Custom Fields box
2. In the Custom Fields box, add a new key with the text: comments
3. Add any text for a value (some text must be included for the key to save). For this I also used: comments
4. Click Add Custom Field to save the key and value
5. Then under (Discussion) on the same page, make sure Allow Comments is checked
6. Comments should now be enabled on that page
How To Delete Digg Profile Images
If you’re like me, for one reason or another you may end up with several images in your Digg profile. And, you’re having a tough time finding out how to delete these images. So I posted this right after I figured it out.
1. Go to your Digg Profile page. Read More »