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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.

NT/2000/XP: Display or View the Windows Routing Table

During troubleshooting and system configuration, looking at a host’s routing table is sometimes helpful. This tutorial describes viewing the routing table from the command prompt in Windows.

NT/2000/XP: Add a Temporary Route to the Windows Routing Table

A route describes the gateway IP address and network interface to use when sending packets to a network. The routing table on a host holds a list of destination networks and the routes to those networks. This tutorial describes adding entries to this routing table that will not persist following a reboot. These temporary routes are useful during troubleshooting or when making changes to the network topology.

Fast Email from Sidekick Address Book

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The following tutorial describes how to quickly start an email to anyone listed in the Sidekick address book.

Delete Solaris Files Older Than a Certain Date and Time

Deleting files conditionally based on their age is sometimes useful. This tech-recipe describes a procedure for deleting aged files using the UNIX find command.

Google: Focus Your Search on a Specific Geographic Location

By using Google’s new service, you can easily limit your searches to a particular location. This Tech-Recipes tutorial explains how.

Windows: You Can Move the Run Button

The run command can be placed on your desktop or your Quick Launch bar. This tech-recipe explains how.

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