For those of you who run mysql, there’s an issue that you have to look at. Like file systems, database tables get fragmented over time. There’s a simple fix for it, but you will need to execute one command to do it. Of course, you will need to have root access to your Mysql server,…
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How to Make Your WordPress Blog Available in 43 Languages [Solved]
Some of you may have noticed that recently, this blog has a translate option to other languages. It’s really quite simple. Here’s how to do it. Your WordPress Blog should have a text widget. Simply, insert the following code into it and put the widget in your sidebar. <div id=”google_translate_element”></div><script> function googleTranslateElementInit() { new…
This blog is now available in 43 Languages!
Thanks to Google’s wonderful translation Engine, you can read this blog in 43 Languages! Just choose your language of choice on the right under Translate!
Fixing Google’s messy index causing 404s due to a “?” in my urls.
As of late, I noticed a problem that just appeared and it wouldn’t go away. It just started showing up and causing tons of 404s on my site. Now that’s not good. The problem was simply the following: I would have a link on my site. Let’s say the real URL is: http://swimminginthought.com/estore For some…
Rewriting URLs using Apache and WordPress – Natural Partners
This post discusses how using .htaccess on Apache will actually help you avoid many 404s and also support multiple permalink structures in the process. .htaccess is very finicky and that in there lies the problem, but with this article, you should be able to solve a few problems (and even do some extreme customization). My…
Octane Booster Follow Up
Here’s a video to show my Octane Booster follow up. Hope you enjoy it. 17,596 miles running on this with no issues. For a non-AMG S550, I can take an AMG with no problems. (running at about 115 octane). As an FYI, you will actually notice a huge difference in fuel economy by doing this. …
Creating PDF Files without having to purchase anything.
We all have the need to create pdf files at one time or another. I used to use pdfcreator from sourceforge, but it seems as of the latest version, they’ve sold out. So this led me on a search for a new solution. The solution is from bullzip.com and works really quite well. I would…
Running Asterisk or SIP or anything else like that? Here’s the new 411 number you should be using [Solved]
I don’t know about you, but when I set up a PBX, I always set to a 411 service that’s free. It’s a lot cheaper than using the 411 service from your provider. I also program it into my mobile phones as well. I used to use Google’s free 411 search. 800-Goog-411 They discontinued it…
Amazon Prime – Good or Bad – a 2 Year Review
Amazon offers something called Amazon Prime. Basically here is what it offers: Special access to certain quality video content for free viewing on your computer and multiple amazon enabled devices. Free 2 day shipping on everything in its warehouse. Free one day shipping around the holiday times occasionally. Free access to the kindle lending library…
Who Said you needed IIS to Stream Windows Media on Apache [Solved]
So you’ve got tons of windows media files and you need to stream them. The only problem is IIS has tons of overhead and the update headaches of Patches is getting old. So… here’s a quick and easy solution. Once again, I’m going to assume you’re running Centos or Redhat. This applies to any Apache…