Welcome to Diligent Creators Demo Section as we are going to update our recent work here.
This is the place where all demos and examples will be posted those are being created/developed by the Diligent Creators’ Staff.
We also would like to start some tutorial section on our websites for Designer / Developers who needs to learn more in less time also some of the freeware projects and development stuff will be provided in this sections.
1. For Windows 2000/XP, navigate to C:\Documents and Settings\[yourusername]\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[profile.default]\chrome. For Windows Vista/7, navigate to C:\Users\[yourusername]\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[profile.default]\chrome. Since Application Data is considered as hidden folder and if you don’t see it, then you need to go to Windows Explorer and click on Tools -> Folder Options, under View tab look for Hidden files and folders, then enable Show hidden files and folders. Alternatively, you can open Application Data folder directly by typing this syntax, “%APPDATA%” (without double quote) at Run and click OK button to open this folder directly.
2. If you have customized Firefox before, then probably you will have an existing userChrome.css file located at this folder, else just create a new file and named it as userChrome.css.
3. Open userChrome.css by using notepad, then add below string to this file. If you already have userChrome.css file created before, just add this string at the bottom of the file and save it.
.tabs-newtab-button {display: none;}
Once you have completed above changes, you need to restart Firefox. After restarting Firefox, you will notice the “+’ sign button has been removed.
Officially Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 minimum system hardware specifications requires more than 512 MB of RAM physical memory, though Microsoft recommends 1 GB minimum memory is most production scenarios. As such, the install wizard does not allow setup process to go through when the system memory is less than 512 MB when installing Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 on PC computer or virtual machine. The setup wizard will halt and force stop installation process with the following error message.
Windows detected that this computer has <128> MB of RAM, but 512 MB is required for installation. Installation cannot proceed.
Contrary to popular belief, the installation process of Windows operating system may require even more memory to load and boot than post-installation running system. The installation routine started from DVD disc or ISO will create a RAM disk, which takes up more than 128 MB of RAM. This fact has to be taken note when trying to install Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 on a computer or virtual machine with less than 512 MB of RAM, and it’s recommended to have at least 256 MB of RAM even after using the hack below to ensure setup process can be loaded properl. Else, various errors such as “Ramdisk device creation failed due to insufficient memory” by “Windows Boot Manager”, or simply freezing and stop responding when DVD is booting.
So, how to install Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 on a system or VM with only 256 MB to 512 MB of RAM memory? There are few workarounds to can be used to install Windows operating system even without 512 MB RAM.
Method 1: 384 MB of RAM to Run Setup Installation
Although the Windows setup process dialog message indicating at least 512 MB of RAM is required, in actual it will only look for available memory of around 384 MB (373 MB of RAM is workable in the case of Windows 7). Thus, end-user can easily add an additional piece of physical RAM into RAM slot to reach this threshold, or even easier in virtual machine, increase the allocated RAM slightly to match 384 MB level.
Method 2: Install With Required RAM Size and Reduce Memory Amount After Installation
While setup installation of Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 requires 512 MB of memory to proceed, but that does stop user to reduce amount of RAM memory available to the system after installation completed. So, this workaround requires user to increase the amount of physical or virtual RAM to 512 MB (adding memory stick) in order to fulfill setup requirement, and then reduce the memory size to lower level (remove the added memory stick) once installation is completed. This workaround is especially easy for virtual machine, which more likely encounter low memory issue.
Method 3: Patch winsetup.dll Hack
The system check for RAM size and its stop installation routine is coded in winsetup.dll file on the DVD disc or ISO image. Follow the steps below to patch winsetup.dll to bypass the RAM memory check during setup installation of Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.
Note: Only works on 32-bit (x86) version.
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Do note that although Windows can still run at less than mandatory required RAM memory, the performance of the system will take serious hit. With ridiculously low amount of memory, Windows Boot Manager may simply fail to load and stop with “Windows failed to start” or “No physical memory is available at the location required for the Windows Boot Manager. The system can not continue” error message, if not system driver or registry file is missing or corrupt message.
Enjoy!Some webmasters or bloggers like to have their web pages refresh or reload automatically after a period of time, either to increase the page views, or to increase the ads revenue that based on CPM model. The web pages can ask a web browser such as Firefox to automatically refresh a page after a given timeout by including the HTML element , or instruct web servers to send a Refresh: HTTP header.
The automatically refresh web pages feature can be annoying and irritating, can be disorienting due to sudden replacement of content, and probably a waste of bandwidth although some frequently and constantly updated content does deserve to be able to refresh automatically. If you’re not the one who in favor of web pages automatic refresh, it’s possible to disable, block and prevent web pages from auto refreshing in Firefox.
How to Stop and Block Web Pages from Auto Refresh or Reload in Firefox
In Firefox, go to Tools -> Options -> Advanced -> General -> Accessibility section, and then tick the check box labeled as Warn me when web sites try to redirect or reload the page.
Checking the option is equivalent to setting accessibility.blockautorefresh preference setting in about:config to True.
When the Block Auto Refresh option is enabled (set to True), automatic page refreshing request is blocked and ignored, instead, Firefox will displaying a message indicating the refresh and allowing the user to manually refresh the page.
To re-enable automatic page refresh, just untick and unselect the check box for Warn me when web sites try to redirect or reload the page option, or set accessibility.blockautorefresh preference setting in about:config to False.
Windows 7 and Windows Vista or their server variants have a new graphical user interface (GUI) that allows user to easily change or re-enter the product key (aka serial key code number or cd-key). It’s possible to change product key installed into Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 via command prompt, although the GUI method to enter or change product key is much easier and straight forward.
Sometimes, users are required to change or re-enter the product keys in Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 (R2) to solve and fix activation problems, or after buying a genuine license for Windows operating system, it’s necessary to reactivate Windows. To change or re-enter product key that already installed in the system, follow these steps:
Tip: Alternative way to access System Properties page is by right clicking on Computer and then select Properties, or via Control Panel -> System and Security -> System.
There are many software utilities that can be used to safeguard your confidential folders and data but in case you are still looking around for alternatives, you may want to get a quick try on this freeware. Named as Easy File Locker, it enables files and folders locking in different security levels so that all the sensitive data can be kept securely in Windows system without the need to worry about being accessed by third party especially in shared PC systems.
Once installed and launched the software utility, you will be brought to a simple GUI. Over here, users have option to either add files or folders by simply browse and add into them into the list. To be more user friendly, users can tick the files/folders restriction to be ‘Accessible’, ‘Writable’, ‘Deletable’ or ‘Visible’ so that they can be refrained from different level of accessibility. For instances, you may want to restrict certain files to be read only, or don’t want them to be deleted intentionally, or even better is ability to hide them from others’ visibility. After all have been defined, users can set a master password to lock the lists from being accessed by anyone else, so that no change can be made without your authority.
Compatible to run with any Windows system, the tiny utility consumes only 230kB and is free for download for immediate use.
Download: Download
It can be really frustrating and upsetting when the online movie you are watching becomes interrupted or runs jerkily due to slow internet connection. You cannot enjoy a smooth movie session when the video clip keeps pausing to stream the video. To get rid of this problem and reduce the time in buffering video for a smoother effect, here comes the tool for movie fans, SpeedyiTunes.
SpeedyiTunes is a free application which can assist users to accelerate streaming online video. Once installed, users can enjoy a faster download time of flash videos, movies, songs, etc. It cuts down the download time regardless of whether users are experiencing slow or fast connection. Users can use this application when watching or downloading video clips from YouTube. Besides YouTube, this program also works on other video sites such as MSN Video, Yahoo video, AOL video, MySpace video, MSN video, Veoh, etc. Besides speeding up the streaming of online video, users also can make use of some features such as record streaming MP3 while users are listening online. Users can just tune on the record button to record the songs or music.
SpeedyiTunes supports almost all browsers such as Internet Explorer, FireFox, Opera, Google Chrome, AOL, etc. Users can download the latest version of Speedy iTunes
Download: Download
It is quite common to have multiple web browsers windows running simultaneously in Windows system. If you are a Firefox web browser user, you may appreciate the middle mouse button usage that simplify the launching of new tab by just a single click. In case you are using laptop or touchpad that doesn’t come with middle mouse button, not to worry now and with the new add-on utility named as InstaClick, it emulate the similar middle mouse function that enable the immediate web browser launching in new tab with just a single right click.
Once download the add-on and follow by restarting the web browser, the new function will be effective immediately. Instead of showing context-menus after the right click, InstaClick triggers an immediate website launching once users click on hyperlinks. This is especially useful whenever you need to do cross reference to different websites and by just a single right button click on any hyperlinks, it will launch the respective website in new tabs. In case there is a need to revert back to normal condition, just hold the SHIFT and CTRL keys followed by a right click will bring up the context-menus necessarily. Alternatively, users can disable it by going to Tools -> Add-ons -> Disable button like what can be done on other add-ons.
Compatible with Firefox 2.0 to 3.6a1pre, users can download the add-ons for more effective usage of Firefox.
Download: Firefox Add-on
Previously we mentioned about Free Folder Guide that can speed up favorite folder access in Windows PC but if you are not fully satisfied with it, now there is a similar freeware, named as Folder Menu that can serve as an alternative solution for fast folder access in your system.
Once install and launch the utility, it will stay in your system tray with very minimum memory resource required for it to run in background. For the first time, it will use the default configuration which is sufficient enough for typical usage such as recently accessed files, C: drive, Program Files, website links and many more. In case users would like to add any favorite folders or customize the default settings, just click on the ‘Folder Menu’ followed by ‘Add Favorite’ button and users can choose to add in new Menu, Favorite, Applications and even configure Hotkey to access the function much more easily based on own preference.
Folder Menu consumes around 300kB of your hard disk space and is compatible with Windows Operating Systems which could be quite useful since it saves your time to navigate to your favorite or frequently accessed folders, programs, websites and even registry for more organized and effective work.
Once install and launch the utility, you will notice a tiny icon appeared in your system tray. Without any setup required, clicking on the icon will let the pin follow your mouse cursor movement that can be ‘pinned’ on any important window as preferred. Good thing is, there are unlimited numbers of pins that users can apply to various important windows for more effective work.
Consumed merely 100kB of your hard disk space with negligible system resource usage, Deskpins is one of the very useful utilities that worth to be installed in your Windows system.
Download: Download
Good news for Transformers fans. The leading global developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment, Activision Publishing, Inc. has launched the new Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen game, which allows players to instantly switch between vehicle and robot modes as they drive, fly, fight and blast their way through intense, pressure-packed levels. In addition, the game allows players to pick on the role of their favorite Transformers such as Optimus Prime, Starscream, Bumblebee and Ironhide, and engage in massive single and able to go online multiplayer battles as they fight to preservation or annihilate all of mankind. With two distinct campaigns, players can challenge the friends through head-to-head battles via online or test their battle skills in Arena Mode. The new Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen game is developed by Luxoflux under license from Hasbro, Inc. and based on the blockbuster feature film from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures.
Features of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Game
“The Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen game will give fans the chance to experience the most robust and explosive TRANSFORMERS game ever,” said Rob Kostich, head of marketing for licensed properties, Activision Publishing. “Featuring a huge roster of playable TRANSFORMERS, the game delivers massive firepower in a frenetic single player experience, along with several multiplayer modes players can experience with friends online.”
The new Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen game is currently available for register to free play without install or download through transformersgame.com website.
Ads or advertisements has been main money and income earner for many websites to cover costs of maintaining a site and providing service and bandwidth. So do Orkut and MySpace. In fact, Orkut has recently added an advertising banner on right sidebar to replace the original Friends’ list.
Orkut is a popular social networking site by Google, which especially common in Brazil and India, while MySpace, which although its shine has been surpassed by Facebook recently, remains a popular social networking service in US.
Ads may be annoying for frequent Orkut and MySpace users, and potentially slow down the page loading too. Although it may be unethical to remove and hide ads for free service that one enjoys, as it potentially hampers the ability for the free service to be continuously provided, but for users who want to remove the pesky ads from the MySpace and Orkut websites, it can be easily done with Orkut & MySpace Advertising Remover add-on for Firefox.
To use the plugin, user must use Firefox web browser. Orkut & MySpace Advertising Remover, currently at version 1.0, is an ultra-light plugin removes that advertising banner from Orkut and MySpace.
Download: Download - firefox add-on
You probably wonder what the advantage of changing default browser is. When you make the web browser as default, any links you click will be automatically launched by using the default web browser, that makes it one of the useful utilities in your PC system.
All iPhone 2G, 3G and 3GS owners who have upgrade to the new OS 3 firmware are noticing low battery performance. Though Apple doesn’t provide the option of having a spare battery, they do provide some advice on how to preserve your battery life. They are all pretty much common sense to turn off unwanted things, but some provide to be useful. Below are good iPhone battery conservation tips that will help you get more run time out of a charge: Optimize Settings in your iPhone below.
tip: It is true to make sure to go through at least one charge cycle per month (charging the battery to 100% and then completely running it down). It’s important to keep the electrons in Lithium-based battery moving occasionally.
tip: Battery Replacement from iPhone costs around 85$. order here.
The DNS Client service is used by the Windows operating system to resolve and store domain name system names in order to speed up the process. There are a few possible pitfalls that users experience when using the DNS cache in the Windows operating system. It can for example mean that old DNS information are used which can lead to all kind of troubles. The ipconfig /flushdns command can be used to flush the dns cache in order to resolve the domain names anew. Users who try to flush the dns cache might receive the error message “Windows IP Configuration Could not flush the DNS Resolver Cache: Function failed during execution” if the DNS Client service is deactivated.
The solution to fix this error message is to enable the DNS Client service again in the Services configuration menu. I’m not sure if it makes that much sense to flush the cache if the DNS Client is disabled as it should mean that Windows is not resolving and storing DNS at all. Experts who might to weight in are encouraged to do so.
You can start the service by typing [Windows R], [services.msc] [enter]. Locate the DNS Client service, right-click it and select properties from the menu.
You need to set the service to manual or automatic before you are able to start the service.
Occasionally system administrator may need to send a test email, or emergency mail message right from the shell or command line interpreter when using a Linux flavor or distribution of operating system, be Red Hat Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Open SUSE, FreeBSD and others. In this case, the mail command will come in handy.
mail is a command to send and receive mail in Unix, Linux and BSD operating system. To initiate a mail sending process, just type in the following command:
mail recipient@domain.com
Obviously, replace recipient@domain.com with a valid email address.
The system will prompt for a subject of the email before allowing user to type in the mail message body.
# mail receipent@domain.com
Subject: For Testing Only
This email is for testing the mail delivery system only.
^D (EOT)
Cc:
Once finished typing the email message, press Ctrl-D (shown as ^D in example above), which represents End of Text (EOT). Depending on system, mail may or may not prompt another input request for any recipients to cc (carbon copy) to. Press Enter to skip or accept the input, and get the mail sent.
Tip: If the sender and recipient is on the same system, it’s possible to omit the domain (@domain.com) part of the address, leaving only user name.
It’s also possible to use mail’s arguments or switches to directly send mail without interactive input. For example,
mail -s Test address@domain.com < /dev/null
Command above will immediately send a blank email with empty body to the recipient address with the subject "Test". For more arguments, type "man mail".
