If you want to boost the signal of your wireless linksys router all you need is configure the router.  You can type on the browser 192.168.1.1 which is the default IP address assigned on the router.   After logging in you can go to wireless then click advance settings. Most configuration in this area is based on default configuration, change the following value.

• Beacon Interval – 50
• Fragmentation Threshold – 2304
• RTS Threshold – 2304

After setting the values you can save the configuration and turn off the router for several seconds.  Turn it on again to use the changes made on your router.

If you are a web developer and having problems on Installing PHP Curl on Apache with PHP installed on Windows Operating System, below is my version of tonyspecer’s “cURL with PHP and Apache on Windows“.  The steps are simple and direct to the point.

I have windows apache version 2.2.14 and PHP Version 5.2.10 installed on my Laptop using the installers provided on the respective sites.

1.  Install APACHE and PHP (I installed my APACHE on C:\apache and PHP on C:\php directories )
2.  Edit the php.ini file found in the PHP directory.

• Near line  546 set the extension directory extension_dir = “C:\php\ext”.  In my case I have my extensions files inside the ext folder. You can use any folder name as long as you set it in the php.ini file.
• Near line 472 set register_globals = On
• Near line 630 set session.save_path=”C:\WINDOWS\Temp” or you can set any directory

3.  On the PHP folder (in my case C:\php\) copy the php5ts.dll file to the bin folder of your Apache (C:\apache\bin\)
4.  On the PHP folder (C:\php\) copy libeay32.dll and ssleay32.dll to ” C:\WINDOWS\system32″  folder
5.  Download CURL for Windows found at http://curl.haxx.se/download.html and put it on the PHP folder (C:\php\curl)
6.  Download OpenSSL for Windows found at http://www.shininglightpro.com/products/Win32OpenSSL.html, for me I downloaded 7MB OpenSSL v0.9.8k Installer

• To some Windows Visual c++ Redistributable is recommended before OpenSSL is installed.  The windows Visual c++ Redistributable can be downloaded at Microsoft website in the link:  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/thankyou.aspx?familyId=9b2da534-3e03-4391-8a4d-074b9f2bc1bf&displayLang=en

7.  Check to see if you have the following file: c:\windows\system32\msvcr70.dll. If not, search for it in Google and download it to system32.  If you can’t find it in that directory click this link to download the file from www.dllfiles.com.  Extract the zipped file and put it in the “c:\windows\system32\”  folder.
8.  Uncomment the curl line in your php.ini file to enable curl:  extension=php_curl.dll but in my case I just added the line because it is not found in my php.ini file

9.  Edit the Apache httpd.conf file to enable php:

• For newer version of Apache add at the bottom
  • LoadModule php5_module “C:/php/php5apache2_2.dll”
• Then below add Line: AddType application/x-httpd-php .php

10.  Restart Apache and your curl should be working now.

Google has provided web developers foreign language translation api. Web content translation is not a problem anymore, with google’s Google Translate, research from different countries is now made possible.

This is a big help especially for researchers on the net, we can now easily understand web contents and even text from outside sources which also serves as a document translation services. Google allows us to copy and paste phrases, sentences and paragraphs from outside sources to their google translate and by selecting the language you desire we can now get translation to it.

But how do we add google translate on our website? I have provided 3 different ways on how to achieve google translate on your website. The easiest is for wordpress users, you can add a web content translation by downloading the plugin Global Translator . Follow the steps carefully and you can provide your users translation of different languages according to your choice as set on the administration panel.

The second way of adding a web content translation software by google is by adding a snippet of codes which they have provided on their site Google Translate or just copy and paste the code below and add it on your website. This is also the code I used in this blog.

If you want to have your own design and style you can still add translation to your site below is an example of the code. Make sure you have images of the flags as what I used in the code.

An example of the snippet can be found in this link.

If you have problems with those old files and feeling like they are way to big add-ons for your disk then we can have a disk cleanup compress old files software to save resources on your disk.  IZArc is the best freeware archive utility supporting many archive formats like: 7-ZIP, A, ACE, ARC, ARJ, B64, BH, BIN, BZ2, BZA, C2D, CAB, CDI, CPIO, DEB, ENC, GCA, GZ, GZA, HA, IMG, ISO, JAR, LHA, LIB, LZH, MDF, MBF, MIM, NRG, PAK, PDI, PK3, RAR, RPM, TAR, TAZ, TBZ, TGZ, TZ, UUE, WAR, XXE, YZ1, Z, ZIP, ZOO.  

This is the best free archive software utility that supports different type of compression file formats with an easy navigation User Interface.    Aside from its support on different file compression formats it allows you to directly create and extract archives on the directory or anywhere in you local drive.  It also comes with a powerful repair function on damaged archives and allows you to convert the compression format.  IZarc allows you to view and write comments and many more.

Sending larger files to your  colleagues and friends who may not have archiving tool you can easily create self-extracting archive that can be extracted by simple double click.

Here are more details why IZarc is the most complete archive utility available today. IZarc can be configured to run your preferred Anti-Virus scanner when you open any archives, it supports 256-bit AES encryption to secure your data, IZarc can be integrated in Windows so you can perform all archiving operations by using right-click menus in Windows Explorer.  IZArc is 100% virus free and it doesn’t contain any spyware or adware.

Human have several parts that are unique from the other’s identity.  One of the widely used is the fingerprint biometrics, Fingerprint biometrics is a dynamic technology that is being adopted into new markets and applications at a rapidly increasing pace.  With lesser price this keyless lock (Fingerprint biometrics) has emerged as the most popular biometric technology to protect confidential computer information as they enable convenient security for desktop and Internet applications, it is also widely used for different applications not only for securing company files or personal files but this keyless lock is also used for office and home door lock which is also a lot reliable compared to an ordinary door lock.

Fingerprint door locks for homes allow security control over individual’s access without the need to replace locks when a key is lost or stolen.  Employees that are required to carry an electronic or magnetic ID to enter their office will also appreciate the convenience associated with a fingerprint activated lock.  This will also allow bigger companies to save from replacement of magnetic ID’s over and over again.

What advantage and disadvantages do you get from having a finger print biometrics?

Universality
Advantage: Fingerprint is one factor to consider in biometrics because almost all can use this keyless lock technology.
Disadvantage:   Those with skin diseases or any disorders can’t use the technology.

Uniqueness
Advantage: Each person has unique finger print even twins don’t have the same finger prints.
Disadvantage: Because of the uniqueness, stolen finger prints also mean your access is stolen for good.  Law enforcement officers found that any smooth, hard surface touched by a human hand would yield fingerprints made by the oily secretion present on the skin. When these so-called latent prints were dusted with powder or chemically treated, the identifying fingerprint pattern could be seen and photographed or otherwise preserved.

Performance
Advantage: A lot secure compared to any ordinary locks.  Fingerprint scanners are more accurate, faster and require less computation and storage compared to other biometrics.
Disadvantage: Like any other devices, keyless lock can be damaged.  Fingerprint recognition systems for large-scale deployments require a large amount of computational resources.

Though there are a lot of feed backs regarding the keyless lock fingerprint authentication there are still ways to strengthen the system and one method for improving the accuracy of biometric authentication systems is to enforce “two-factor authentication”, that is one must authenticate by some biometric form as well as use a password or posses a token.

Traveling has been one of everybody’s favorite. It is something that one needs to be prepared of, so he could make the most of the time. It is when we feel like getting out of what we are into and just wanna go anywhere just to get the stress off of you. Can you imagine the day your boss screams at you to have you finish the layers of documents that will be submitted the following day? Or your instructors giving you unbelievable deadlines for the most difficult projects you could have? Then after doing all those things would be the best time to travel and unwind and just wish you won’t be coming to back to do the same things again. As you do your most awaited travel, you would regret if you forget one of the essentials in travelling; not just enough money, clothing, and food but also the gadgets that would help you enjoy more the moments that you are anticipating. The most common things we usually bring are cameras, and mp3s or portable players to enjoy every second we will be spending while on journey.

Cameras as one of the most beloved gadgets when travelling should never be absent on our travel bags. It would be one’s favorite to capture every moment he has even if he is just sitting on the bus or standing in line to catch for a cab. We also love to watch ourselves captured with the clumsiest or the rarest thing we have done. We just want to show everyone the pictures we got from the different destinations and with the people we met on the tour. For sure the picture can brag that you have the most wanted vacation everyone needs and you can just imagine their praises while you show the different activities you did during the travel. Not to mention the poses when you show you’re the cutest.  Since the thought is to capture every moment; one should have the camera that could go with us wherever we want to, may it be water, a land or an air activity. You should also have something that has not only the waterproof feature but the shockproof feature as well.  If you’re into water sports for the first time; it would be nice to catch the first time you did snorkeling, did your diving and dance underwater with the sea animals or just your swim by the 6ft pool with your smile that finally you did it. It would be best to have this when you have activities with extreme environments. If you’re not the type of person who’s into outdoor activity then it would still be reasonable for you to have this type of camera. You can have your best pose inside your house having the megapixels that your camera can provide. Can you just also imagine the time you had your camera dropped or had accidentally hit it under anything? Then you should think twice of buying something that doesn’t have enough protection. You should have the one that could give you what you need when talking about capturing moments and most beautiful pictures.

Next on the list are Mp3 Players and other portable players; you should have these while you are on trip. It would be the best gadgets to have just to get away of the boredom or to let time pass by while traveling. Especially when you’re with the kids; they’ll surely love to see Dora and Barney while they have their snacks. That would even save you from telling them to just be quiet and keep their hands off the window fearing that another vehicle might hit them. Nowadays it would be easy to find small and portable players so travelers should get one and enjoy their ride as they trek through their destination.  While you’re away from home, you can also bring with you the 4Gigs playlist that you’ve been playing everyday all your life so you can still remember the sentiments and the reason why you have been on this escape.

In the past few months I was into gaming online and one of the famous site today is facebook wherein I am playing games.  Facebook has become popular because it is an interactive site unlike other sites.  Facebook is a Social Networking Site that comes in a package.  It has almost everything that is needed in a Social Networking Site.

One of the mostly played game in Facebook is Farmville.  It is mostly preferred by  facebook users because the images are of good quality, pleasant to the eye and navigation is very easy.  It is updated most of the time and it excites the gamers.  every now and then there is an update like new farmville homes and other stuff.  It has also been categorized well giving the users the ease to navigate the items they want to buy.

Lately, I was bored playing the game because harvesting and planting takes a lot of my time.  So I made an experiment on the farm, thinking of Richie Rich the famous rich young cartoon character or the Harry Potter movie, the “mazed” field came into my mind.  I was thinking to clone their “mazed” yard.  After creating the maze, I had a flash of a genius wherein I realized that when you trap your character it will speed up the process.  The time when the character is walking from one field to the other is saved.

This really helped me a lot in taking care of my farm and saves a lot of my time.  I hope this will also help my Farmville neighbors and everyone who is on the game.  Enjoy the trick and build those great looking farmville homes.