When you need to take a backup of a large MySql database, then “mysqldump” command come most handy and does the task in few seconds. But for that we need to access the web server or database through SSH. And database access in 99% cases is not allowed from remote location for security reasons. I...
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Changing field separater in CSV files
Usually when you save file as CSV file the fields are separated by ","; but sometimes this causes problems in field separation if the content also contains comma.
Updating Nokia E72 phone software
I just bought a Nokia E72, and like most of the people, when I came to know that the firmware has updates, I tried updating the phone software. As given in the manual, I tried installing Nokia PC suite which asked me to install Nokia Software updater in order to update the phone software from PC.
Issue of wierd characters in a dynamic PHP web page
When using special characters in UTF-8 character encoding, sometimes when you read something from mysql database then it is not displayed properly on the web page. Many of you like me may try to change the character encoding of the HTML page to ISO-8859-1, that may work sometimes but this is not the proper solution...
Outlook error – Cannot start Microsoft outlook, Cannot open the outlook window.
I just faced this error message and the easy fix was to run following command:
Skype Voice Call Recorder in MP3 format
If you are working with clients abroad, then chances are that you use Skype call features to communicate with them. While text based chat has an advantage of logging everything, which you can even search and refer later, as and when required. Skype voice calls does not have this ability, this is the main reason,...
Great presentation style of Steve Jobs
If you have watched Apple CEO Steve Jobs presenting Apple’s new products. Then chances are you have noted the enthusiasm and energy he brings on the stage. He talks about every small feature like it is the greatest thing in this world. The crisp, well compiled and well presented key notes of the Apple product...
The hype around Apple Tablet
In few hours, Apple is going to release there much awaited touch screen tablet PC in few hours from now, if the hype to be believed. I am regular follower of techcrunch.com and zdnet.com and since last many days everyone is talking and discussing about this event. They are so excited that everyone is sharing...
The (not so) Great Google Wave
The day I first heard about Google Wave I was very excited like most of you and tried to experience the service. Then I came to know that it is not still open for public and I need to be invited from some one who already has a Google wave account. And I was surprised...
New All in one Instant Messenger Client Digsby
Few weeks back when I was busy playing Mafia wars on facebook, one day while searching for free reward points, I landed to this fantastic application – Digsby. They were giving one reward point for just downloading the application for free. I downloaded without thinking over a single second, I thought I may not use it but...