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Three Common Forum Misunderstandings – TLDR, FTFY, WTF

Users of Reddit, 4chan, and other such forums have a language and diction that is unique to that subculture. If you are a newbie trying to figure out the lingo, this primer can help you get started.

Some Common AIX/Unix Commands

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The following list contains some common AIX commands.

Creating a Kornshell Script with Text-Based Menus in VI

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This tech-recipe contains basic information on how to create text- based menus for kornshell scripts in VI. My experience is with IBM AIX 4.x.

Home Network Troubleshooting Tips

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This tech-recipe contains useful methods for troubleshooting network problems with both wireless and LAN/routers (wired).

XP SP2: Are P2P, Port Scanning, and Port-Opening Programs Slower?

SP2 limits the number of simultaneous incomplete outbound TCP connection attempts. This tutorial explains how to test if it effects you.

Hotmail: Delete Emails Permanently

Even if you have deleted the emails in your Hotmail Deleted folder, those emails can still be recovered. Thus, if your account is hacked, the hacker is still able to access your sensitive deleted emails. For stronger security, many users will not want their deleted emails to recoverable. Fortunately, this task can be accomplished by changing the Hotmail settings.

Xbox Modding Quickie Guide

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The following tutorial is a condensed version of my popular seamonkey’s guide to Xbox modding. The guide was created for the Matrix Xbox mod chip, but the concepts still apply to all modding.

Blogger: Create a Custom 404 Message

The 404 “Page Not Found” message that Blogger displays is generic and unfriendly. Many users will want to change it to a custom message that catches the readers’ attention and that leads them back to the homepage naturally. Plus, custom 404 messages gives a site a more professional feel as well.

XP SP2: window.createPopup() Method Only Opens One Window Per Page

Previously, users could use window.createPopup() to open multiple windows per page. SP2 stops this.

XP SP2 Install Error: Atapi.sys is in Use by Another Program or Application

Several programs can cause this inability to backup atapi.sys when trying to install SP2. This tutorial explains the error and how to correct it.

Windows 8: Clear Live Tile Notifications on Exit

Windows 8 wants to retain the notifications of the live tiles of the Metro apps. Thus. when users log into the system, they will still see the notifications in the tiles just as they left them. However, many of us want to see everything fresh when we start using the computer. This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions to clear the live tile notifications.

Customize the Power Notification Bar in CyanogenMod 9 (CM9)

The Power notification bar in Android allows users to quickly toggle the states of commonly used features like Wifi, GPS, auto-rotation, and others. Although the notification bar accessed frequently, its default buttons are not suited to needs of every user. Fortunately, these buttons can be modified and changed to other functions. This tutorial will show you how to tweak the notification bar in Cyanogenmod 9.

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