Friday, November 07th, 2008
Author: Jon B
Sometimes, Windows operating systems will encounter a serious error that compromises the safety of the system and forces it to stop functioning. This error is known by various names including system crash, system fault or stop error. Since this error is usually displayed on a blue screen after which the system stops running, it is also popularly known as a blue screen of death or BSOD error.
Stop errors may occur either at system startup or when your system has been operational for sometime. Stop errors often happen due to problems caused by faulty or missing device drivers, a hardware malfunction, third-party software problems, incompatible BIOS or damage to system files.
One of the first steps towards understanding these fatal errors is to know the error code being displayed. Often these errors cause your PC to restart immediately, giving you very little time to write down the error type. This problem can be surpassed by disabling the automatic restart option. To achieve this, follow these steps:
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Tuesday, October 14th, 2008
Author: Jon B
Cascading Style Sheets otherwise known as CSS has become one of the most important aspect of web development, over the last 6 years we’ve seen some amazing web design backed up by ingenious use of CSS.
If you’re concerned about your CSS file size ending up way too big than you originally intended, a great solution is to use CSS Shorthand. CSS shorthand allows you to specify several properties on a CSS selector.
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Saturday, September 27th, 2008
Author: Jon B
Web hosting is the backbone of the Internet but often people make decisions with little knowledge or market overview. Being such an essential element in building a successful and manageable website, it is
time to get one thing straight. Finding a good web host is much easier that it may appear. In such a clustered market any pick may seem equally right. Unfortunately the web hosting industry has become synonymous for poor quality and inexcusable service. This is based on the low level of knowledge most first-time hosting customers have of the business. But do not worry, read this and you will know what to keep in mind when choosing a web hosting provider.
First things first, it is vital that you know what you are buying and if you even need it. On that note, we will start with a short explanation of the most important parts web hosting followed by types of hosting.
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Sunday, September 07th, 2008
Author: Jon B
I’ve been receiving quite a number of emails about iPhone users on the T Mobile network who suddenly can no longer use their EDGE connection. I myself was stumped for a while after learning that my iPhone can no longer browse the internet but can still receive email messages. So after doing my research online I found out that T Mobile recently updated their IP address for T Zones which would explain why everybody using the T Zones hack can no longer use their EDGE connection.
Well here’s a workaround for you. Right click and save this file as proxy.pac and replace your current proxy.pac file in your iPhone. For users that are on Firmware 2.0 and above just use Cydia to update your T Zones Hack. For users that are on firmware 1.1.x upload the file to /var/preferences/.
Firmware 1.1.4 upload to /var/root.
For users that are on firmware 1.0.2 and below, upload the file to /private/var/root.
Yeah But How The Heck Do I Upload?
You can still use iBrickr to upload into your phone’s file system, I was able to successfully update my friend’s iPhone using iBrickr. Please note that iBrickr may only work on firmwares 1.0.2 and below. You may also use winscp but you will need wifi access in order to browse your iPhone.
Once you have the file uploaded double check your EDGE settings, the APN should say wap.voicestream.com, the username and password is Guest. Reboot the iPhone just to make sure everything’s ok, and try surfing now.
NOTE: One of the readers has figured out why it doesn’t work for some people. You have to update your plist. Go back to the
original post and download the plist and then edit the location for the proxy.pac. The original plist locates the proxy.pac at var/root which is okay for below 1.1.3 I believe but for the people with 1.1.4 you need it to be at var/preferences/proxy.pac.
Friday, August 29th, 2008
Author: Jon B
I remember back in the good ol’ days when I first started gaining interest in web design, there weren’t as many websites that offered tips and resources as they do nowadays. I believe there were only 2 sites I frequently visited to help me improve my web design skills, it was Web Monkey and HTML goodies. These 2 sites are still pretty relevant to date, however, there are now thousands of web design sites that offer helpful resources, tools, tips and tutorials.
So whether you are a veteran web designer or an upcoming designer, here’s some sites that will inspire you to step up your design skills. (In no particular order)
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Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Author: Jon B
Every now and then we all STUMBLE on a blog that simply provides exceptional content and in depth information. I myself have read thousands of blogs, there’s a lot of crappy ones out there, but a great number of good ones as well. Writing a blog post is very easy, anybody who has fingers can pretty much post about anything and everything one can possibly imagine. To me a quality blog post is one that provides unbiased information, well written, and keeps me interested in the subject matter.
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Sunday, August 03rd, 2008
Author: Jon B
NOTE: This will not work with iPhone 3G..at least not as of yet.
Notes from the WINPWN Page:
- You MUST do a full uninstall of winpwn before installing the new version
- Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes ( Currently 7.7)
- WinPwn uses 300MB of ram at peak due to the ipsw being extracted in memory
- You must first click browse and load an IPSW to use WinPwn (i thought this was clear)
- For 2.0 only the *5A347_Restore.ipsw files are valid. The 345 image will not work
- If you see Failed to load image catalog/payload catalog, this is fine and won’t cause problems
- If you already have service with AT&T do not activate or install Youtube Fix
I’ve been dreading upgrading my iPhone firmware because the last update I performed rendered my phone useless for about 3 days, luckily I was able to resurrect it after working on it straight for 72 hours. Since that day I vowed to never attempt another firmware update.
Well along comes firmware 2.0
This firmware is unlike any of the previous firmware releases, which is more than enough reason for me to try and see what the fuss is all about. I knew there was a possibility that I can brick my iPhone forever but I’m a risk taker so I went ahead and updated from firmware 1.1.1 to firmware 2.0 and guess what? The upgrade was flawless using WINPWN.
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Thursday, July 10th, 2008
Author: Jon B
How To Get Rid Of Computer Problems
If your computer is slow, you can perform simple PC maintenance activities to speed it up and improve its performance. Generally, your computer faces problems if the registry is corrupt, it is infected with virus or malware, or if your hard-disk is fragmented and cluttered.
The following are some of the tasks that you can perform on your PC to maintain a healthy and error-free computer.
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Tuesday, July 08th, 2008
Author: Jon B
My 11 year old son snapped these pics, to my amazement they came out rather interesting. Kinda reminds me of those light graffiti you see on the commercials. You really can’t tell these are fireworks, but I do love the abstract effect…the best part is we had no idea it would turn out like this.
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Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
Author: Jon B
The good news is iPhone 3G will be available on July 11, the bad news is Apple Stores will require you to sign a 2 year contract before you can walk out with an iPhone. This is a bold move by Apple who has been fighting a losing battle with hackers ever since the first iPhone came out. Is there a way around this? Only time will tell.
The new version of the iPhone harnesses the power of AT&T’s broad and powerful 3G mobile broadband network, which offers 3G mobile phones download speeds of up to 1.4 Mbps.
Key Device Features:
Operates on Wi-Fi, EDGE, and 3G networks
New enterprise e-mail capability with support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
New iPhone software development kit (SDK) to support new innovative applications
Note: 2G iPhone customers will be able to download the iPhone 2.0 software from iTunes which enables new features such as access to corporate e-mail via Microsoft ActiveSync.
New Activation Process and BRE:
The iPhone 3G will be activated at point of sale when the device is purchased, in store. The BRE period will change from 14 days to 30 days and will require the device to be returned to place of purchase before service is cancelled.
Pricing and Plans
Device Pricing:
$199 8GB and $299 16GB for new activations and qualified upgrades with 2-year agreement.
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