MySQLTuner is a script written in Perl that will assist you with your MySQL configuration and make recommendations for increased performance and stability. Within seconds, it will display statistics about your MySQL installation and the areas where it can be improved. [...]
A while back we wrote an article about using Wine to install Windows programs in a Linux environment. There is a slightly better program out there that will allow you to use Windows programs in Linux. Here is the rundown on how to get it, install it and start using your Windows programs in Linux. [...]
Microsoft recently announced a new operating system for the cloud called Windows Azure. Azure is a services platform that is hosted by Microsoft in Microsoft data centers around the globe and is completely scalable and affordable. Amazon.com also offers a hosted and scalable solution that they host. Here is the rundown on how to have reliable services without having to drop a ton of cash for your own servers, data center or infrastructure. [...]
Let’s face it. Everyone has downloaded Torrents at some point and you’ve probably sneaked a couple files in at work or school too. But many people have had their Internet Access scoured by the tech guys and now certain ports are blocked and you simply can’t download anymore. Here is the way around it. [...]
Undoubtedly many people have downloaded .SFV files from Torrents or other sources. The question is….what the hell do you do with them? There is usually a .SFV file followed by a bunch of files numbered starting at .001. Here is how to open them up. [...]
By default when replying to a message is Thunderbird, the original text appears above the area to compose the response. I cannot stand this behaviour. Here is how to switch it so your reply appears above the original message. [...]
Backing up and restoring your Favorites and Bookmarks has become increasingly easy over the years with improved import and export abilities from within browsers. It is a little time consuming, but there is a utility that makes life a lot easier. You can transfer your bookmarks or favorites from any browser to any browser with the click of a button. [...]
All the Web 2.0 technologies are great, and you can get an email account now when you buy a sandwich. But managing all these accounts can be a real pain, and keeping up with all the messages and notifications can be a real issue. Here is the solution. Digsby. [...]
I know a lot of people download the latest movies and DVDrips and plenty of screeners. But let’s face it…..getting a fake file of a movie makes you want to kill. The only sure way around that is to watch them online, streaming without downloading anything and not worrying about “The Man” knocking on your door. [...]
One of the more frequent issues I hear from people about Firefox is that it was fantastic when they first installed it but now it’s sluggish and slow. The problem is not Firefox, but may be your plugins and extensions. A faulty extension could slow down Firefox quite a bit. Here is how to identify if this is the cause of your sluggishness and spotted rendering of pages. [...]
