Unix Date Format Specifiers
I could just remember to search wikipedia for "Date (Unix)" or search my site for "Unix". This was easier. Source: Wikipedia: Date (Unix)
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Basic Webpage Controls with JavaScript / COM
Apologies for copying and pasting this but this is information that is worth NOT losing. Tutorial on how to use COM objects in AutoHotkey. Source: Jethrow @ Autohotkey Forums
Win32 Constants
Apologies for copying this from another source but with lots of OpenSource developers disappearing and reappearing, the content is what I don't want to lose.
Run commands for Windows
This is an article intended for IT Support. It is a list of the system tools available in the Microsoft Windows OS that can be run from the "Start > Run" option. How?
Code Troubleshooting Checklist
So I've started this list to make sure I don't spend so long anymore on debugging code. The aim of this article is to quickly suggest ways of pinpointing the source of the problem:
Could not instantiate mail function
Quick Fix Check that this error isn't resolved by just changing the Mailer (Joomla > Global Configuration > Mailer settings). Alternate between PHPmail and sendmail just to check this isn't the problem. If the problem is still there then check the below: Tried both PHPmail and sendmail So if this happens irrespective o...
List all cron jobs for all users
Amazing little script I found on Stack Overflow. Wasn't really my solution as after 2 hours, realised that the customer had been looking at the wrong server. But this script showed me where the cron job we intended was located.
What's the problem? Amusing computer issues
Just an article noting some amusing errors encountered during 2nd line support.
Newbies guide to be the local computer guy
Get business cards made. Pass them out where ever you go. Don’t rent a storefront yet. Go to people’s businesses/homes and do the repairs there. Ask local businesses if you can post a flyer in their window or on their cash wrap. Initially, charge a nominal fee…maybe something like $30/hour just to build up a client bas...
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