Author Archive for HWDOT

WordPress 2.6.1 available

WordPress 261In order to get fixes for the inevitable “dot zero” bugs, WordPress officially released wp version 2.6.1. This version is a new update for the previous 2.6 “Tyner” release. Actually, You need NOT upgrade to 2.6.1, IF Wordpress 2.6 is OKAY. Yeah, this is just an ‘Optional Upgrade’. Styling of the admin for right-to-left languages is now much improved. Gettext bug caused by certain PHP configurations is now fixed. For IIS users, it also fixes several permalink problems. Image insertion problems in the Press This feature in IE fixed. There’s also a fix for a performance bug in the admin where those with a lot of plugins would experience slowness on some pages. Continue reading ‘WordPress 2.6.1 available’

Firefox 3.0.1 Update Available

Firefox 3.0.1 Update AvailableMozilla Firefox version 3.0.1 has just been released, this is a new update for Firefox3. According to me, Firefox is my best browser, yeah, i can tweak internet speed with this popular browser (2-3x faster than the ‘classic’ internet explorer). Its plugins, add-ons, performance, upgrades and updates make me always loyal to this Mozilla product, especially if some errors happen, i’m never afraid of my previous browsing sessions lost. It will restore the sessions ‘back’ to the session before it happened. Since Firefox 3 was released not long ago, there are improvements in this version, it’s 2-3x faster than the previous firefox2. Continue reading ‘Firefox 3.0.1 Update Available’

How to change Yellow-Folder Standard-Colors to MoRe CusTomiZed with Folder Marker Free

Howto change Yellow-Folder Standard-Colors to MoRe CusTomiZed with Folder Marker FreeSometimes we ever look for an essential file in so many folders, that routine bothers us, yeah, absolutely if your folders are all yellow, yellow, and yellow :| …and we’re tired of opening folder after folder to see what’s inside.. Actually, It should be easier to find information necessary to you if your folders have been already marked before. so what’s a good application to mark a folder in Windows? I usually use ‘Folder Marker’ to mark my folders. One mouse-click and it becomes clear at once which documents have a high priority, and which of them have a normal or low priority. It is easy to see which operations have been finished completely, which are partly done and which haven’t been started yet. Continue reading ‘How to change Yellow-Folder Standard-Colors to MoRe CusTomiZed with Folder Marker Free’

How to Transform Windows XP Skins-Visual-Styles-Themes to Vista with WindowBlinds

How to Transform Windows XP Skins-Visual-Styles-Themes to Vista with WindowBlinds 2Most Windows users find that Windows Vista’s Graphical user interface (GUI) looks more stylish, pleasant to the eye, cooler, etc compared to the previous GUI in Windows XP. For they who still keep their WinXP OS because of ‘any reasons’, choose not to upgrade to vista ~ prefer tweaking windows, some of them may want to change the look and feel of many parts of Windows XP to Windows Vista. Go on reading, if you’re one of them.

One of my favorite GUI is Vista’s Windows Glass, the semitransparent, colored window edges that Windows Aero has. Its ‘glossy’ and ‘wet’ Vista Orb effects are able to keep my eyes staying ‘fresh’ :). Yeah, This GUI is now already widely used and ‘becomes standard’ for web design a.k.a “Web 2.0″ in blogosphere. Continue reading ‘How to Transform Windows XP Skins-Visual-Styles-Themes to Vista with WindowBlinds’

WPAU plugin for Wordpress Automatic Upgrade (Works great for wp 2.6)

WPAU plugin for Wordpress Automatic Upgrade Works great for wordpress 2.6Wordpress 2.6 has recently been released. For you who haven’t upgraded yet, –want to update but still lazy..– lol. In case the previous manual ‘step-by-step‘ didn’t meet your condition, You may want to try an awesome plugin to upgrade your wordpress to version 2.6 without any efforts. This plugin is already compatible to the latest release at this time. It really works great for my blog (wp 2.5 to 2.6). Continue reading ‘WPAU plugin for Wordpress Automatic Upgrade (Works great for wp 2.6)’

WordPress 2.6 Available + TURBO speed (using Google Gears), 194 bugs fixed

wordpress2.6Yes! Wordpress 2.6 has just been released and it’s now available to be downloaded by all bloggers who’re using WP as their CMS platforms. This version 2.6 “Tyner” release is a new update for the previous 2.5.1 release. Yeah, i’ve downloaded, installed, and upgraded it. I think you’ll be also interested in upgrading to this latest release: — its speed is now TURBOCHARGED with Google Gears — so It’ll really make your working process in admin area faster than before. It also contains a number of new features that make WordPress a more powerful CMS: you can now track changes to every post and page and easily post from wherever you are on the web, plus there are dozens of incremental improvements to the features introduced in version 2.5. Continue reading ‘WordPress 2.6 Available + TURBO speed (using Google Gears), 194 bugs fixed’

How to Disable-Remove ‘ctfmon.exe’ service in Windows XP (Simple Way)

How to Disable-Remove ctfmonexe in Windows XP (Simple Way)-1If you are frustrated (like I was) with the ‘annoying’ ctfmon.exe process that just won’t stop opening no matter what you do. Here’s a simple way to disable/remove the service from your Windows XP so that it doesn’t reappear from time to time. Yeah, just removing Ctfmon.exe from MSConfig does not disable Ctfmon.exe. Continue reading ‘How to Disable-Remove ‘ctfmon.exe’ service in Windows XP (Simple Way)’

Firefox 3 Final Now Available for Download!

Firefox 3 Final Now Available for DownloadFirefox 3 Final has been finally released! it is now available for everyone who loves browsing in confidence. According to the press release, Firefox 3 is two to three times faster than its predecessor and offers more than 15,000 improvements, including the revolutionary smart location bar, malware protection, and extensive under the hood work to improve the speed and performance of the browser. Continue reading ‘Firefox 3 Final Now Available for Download!’

How to ‘Disable-Remove-Uninstall-Forever’ LinkScanner then reinstall AVG 8.0 Free without LinkScanner!

How to 'Disable-Remove-Uninstall-Forever' LinkScanner then reinstall AVG 8.0 Free without LinkScanner!Annoying LinkScanner? Yeah, Actually, i am happy with AVG 8.0 Free because the Anti-spyware finally comes built-in with the antivirus for a better internet-security. But, the one that was ever annoying for me (for you too?) was its new feature, LinkScanner. Continue reading ‘How to ‘Disable-Remove-Uninstall-Forever’ LinkScanner then reinstall AVG 8.0 Free without LinkScanner!’