I have been using zone alarm for quite some time, more than a few years. But recently, I am running into problems. When I first turn on my computer, zone alarm works perfectly fine. But after running for a little while it starts to deny access to certain websites. At first, I believed it just needed updating. So I did update the software. And for a while it seems to have fixed the problem. But within just...

While developing web sites, I sometimes find myself jumping from PC to PC. Copying each web site’s files and database back and forth it’s to be a pain very quickly. So recently I decided to install XAMPP lite on a thumb drive. This is very easy to achieve, but I will walk you through the steps. The first thing you’ll need to do is download XAMPP lite from XAMPP’S web site. After...

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If you’ve recently installed XAMPP and noticed they your machine becomes unstable after a period of time then you’re not alone. Here’s a quick fix to hold you over until XAMPP fixes the problem. The reason your systems crashing is due to a small program called pv.exe. The program’s purpose is to monitor Apache, and mySQL to ensure continuous running. However, this program runs in the...

a friend yesterday asked me how to install slacks on a thumb drive. I didn’t have time to explain to him then so I decided today to post it here on the blog. There are a couple of things you should know before you get started. Number one you need to know, if you are thumb drive can be a boot device to check this right-click on my computer and click manage. Then double-click storage and double-clicking...

So I decided to give it a try.I download the live CD, and I burn the ISO. I first tried it on my notebook, although it did not go very well, it went better than all my other attempts.after booting the life CD, I momentarily saw the desktop. Then as if my screen was in Etch-a-Sketch, a vertical line raced across my screen, leaving only a blue screen. I was excited to see the desktop, if only for a moment. ...

I just found this OS and wanted to share it. I have not played with it yet but will soon. The website claims that the OS is Windows XP compatible. Meaning it can run software made for winxp. Here is a screen shot: Check it out: ReactOS I also noticed after a brief Firefox works, but does so very slow…. If you try it please post a comment telling of your experience. AKPC_IDS += "9,";Popularity: 11% [?]

When it comes to web design I’m very picky. So when I look for a new theme for my blog It takes a lot of time searching and digging. Today I stumbled across this Jewel, this spill of rubbish I just had to share. Bowl of cherries The designer claims on his/her site that this is his/her first attempt. I hope so but if you look at his/her blog I’m guessing it’s not. I’m sorry to be harsh. My...

Have you stop in and looked at the WordPress theme browser lately? If not, don’t waste your time. It’s a real mess. First there are tons of new designs everyday. Sounds like a good thing, right? It could be, should be. But it’s not. Spammers have taken it over. Reposting themes with their links all over them. Now don’t get me wrong and designer should get credit for their hard work. These...