With each new version PHP is getting more and more object oriented. In version 5.x we get two useful classes for date and time handling. Many programmers are still using outdated methods which are available in PHP mainly for compatibility reasons, so i want to introduce you to DateTime and DateTimeZone objects.
Server default Timezone
Before i do that, first let’s start with some basics, which tend to cause a lot of troubles in the beginning. Each computer has it’s own default timezone and local time set. If you are using Microsoft Windows, then probably timezone on your local machine is already set correctly, on the other hand if you are using Linux chances are that you will have to do it manually (i had to, however i am not using typical Linux so maybe this is just me). Read more…
I hate spam, i received since i created my first email account and i am always interested in web development tricks and techniques for protecting email accounts. Recently i read book about email security and found there very interesting technique which allows users to send email to you while proveiding email harvester with completely false email address, i created variation of this trick which i will share here as well.
First method requires, to create a new fail let’s call it my_false_email@not_exisiting.com, if you are unsure then: YES, file should be named like a valid email address, any UNIX system should handle such file. Next thing we need to do is add following lines in .htaccess file: Read more…
As a PHP programmer I had run into a problem where a client needed a form to upload more than one file at a time. So one night I sat down and spent an hour figuring out the best and easiest way to do this. In this tutorial, the for loop is going to be your best friend.
uploadForm1.php
<html>
<head>
<title># of Files to Upload</title>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1">
</meta></head>
<a href="http://www.ashesh.com.np/1088/#more-1088" class="more-link">Read more...</a></html>
Hackers have managed to find a way around one of the key antipiracy protections built into Windows 7.
Ordinarily, the operating system requires users to activate their copy of Windows 7 within 30 days. However, a recently outlined method allows the normal notifications to be turned off.
The software doesn’t actually get confirmed as legitimate, but users are able to keep using the product indefinitely.
Microsoft confirmed on Friday it is aware of the technique, but said that it is working to shore up the activation procedure. Read more…
The Windows 7 Codec Pack is a simple to install package of codecs/filters/splitters used for playing back music and movie files.
After installation you will be able to play 99.9% of files on the Internet. Also included in the package are a number of encoder codec’s, allowing you to encode files in formats such as DivX. XviD, x264 and many more in your favorite encoding application. Read more…
301 Redirect
301 redirect is the most efficient and Search Engine Friendly method for webpage redirection. It’s not that hard to implement and it should preserve your search engine rankings for that particular page. If you have to change file names or move pages around, it’s the safest option. The code “301″ is interpreted as “moved permanently”.
Below are a Couple of methods to implement URL Redirection Read more…
If you’re reading this article, it’s likely that you spend a fair amount of time online. However, considering how much of an influence the Internet has in our daily lives, how many of us actually know the story of how it got its start?
Here’s a brief history of the Internet, including important dates, people, projects, sites, and other information that should give you at least a partial picture of what this thing we call the Internet really is, and where it came from.
While the complete history of the Internet could easily fill a few books, this article should familiarize you with key milestones and events related to the growth and evolution of the Internet between 1969 to 2009. Read more…
Google wave is creating a lot of buzz these days, so lets start exploring it from the very basics.
What is Google Wave? Google wave is an online tool that combines instant messaging, email, web chat, wikis, social networking, project management and some other good features all in one place. In short, Google Wave is an online tool for real-time communication and collaboration.
A wave can be both a conversation & a document where people can discuss and work together using richly formatted text, photos, videos, maps, and more. Read more…
1: Multi-Touch Support: Windows 7 is having a multi touch support, and there are gestures for common mouse actions like dragging and right-clicking, that work throughout Windows 7 and applications like Paint and Microsoft Earth. Also there is a on-screen virtual keyboard.
2: Windows 7 Taskbar: The Windows 7 taskbar is not the cluttered one like that of the Windows XP, infact it is the best taskbar in the history of the Windows operating system. It organises beautifully all your opened windows and allows you to get a live preview of the minimized window in the taskbar when you hover the mouse on them. You can even see a full screen preview before switching to the window.
3: Customizable UAC: User account control in windows 7 is customizable with which you can change the frequency of the notifications according to your comfort level with the notifications. Read more…
Microsoft’s new search engine – Bing is creating a great buzz these days. If you enjoy using Bing then follow these simple ways to integrate Bing search in your favourite browser.
Adding Bing to IE: For adding Bing to IE, visit the Bing search engine and perform the search for the keyword TEST (all capital letters). Copy the URL of the search page, now visit this link and paste the URL copied earlier into the URL field on this page. Name the search engine and click on the Install search provider. Read more…
