TechMynd, Stuff That Works | Downloads, Tips & Tricks, Softwares, Programming, Resources

Archive for February, 2008


36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista

I have selected top quality High Resolution (1600×1200) wallpapers for your windows vista desktop. Download & Enjoy.

1 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 2 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 3 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 4 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista
5 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 6 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 7 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 8 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista
9 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 10 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 11 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 12 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista
13 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 14 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 15 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 16 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista
17 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 18 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 19 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 20 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista
21 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 22 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 23 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 24 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista
25 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 26 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 27 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 28 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista
29 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 30 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 31 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 32 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista
33 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 34 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 35 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista 36 36 High Resolution Top Wallpapers For Vista

Tags: ,
Posted in: Windows Vista, wallpapers
Post's RSS » RSS 2.0
Post's Comments RSS » RSS 2.0
Respond: Post A Comment

Abbreviations Actually

Sanix has posted funny abbreviations. Some of them are here. Really Cool.

TWAIN
Technology Without Any Important Name

ISDN
It Still Does Nothing

SCSI
System Can’t See It

DOS
Defective Operating System

BASIC
Bill’s Attempt to Seize Industry Control

IBM
I Blame Microsoft (or conversely “I Build Macs”)

WWW
World Wide Wait

MACINTOSH
Most Applications Crash, If Not, The Operating System Hangs

MIPS
Meaningless Indication of Processor Speed

WINDOWS
Will Install Needless Data On Whole System

Read all of these here.

Tags:
Posted in: Fun
Post's RSS » RSS 2.0
Post's Comments RSS » RSS 2.0
Respond: Post A Comment

PhotoDropper WP-Plugin - Add Free Photoes Into Posts From Your Dashboard From Flickr Huge Collection

You want a great post for your blog. Add good creative concept photo with post, I would say. Search photo, google it, or go through your PC hard drive and look for any photo and get it, crop it, upload with post. Huh! You are done…

Want some time saving better solution for creative huge collection of photoes, search and placing images with one click right into your blog??? 

With the Photo Dropper plugin, you can now search millions of Flickr photos and add them to your Wordpress posts with just 1 click, all without leaving your Wordpress dashboard. Attribution links are automatically added underneath the images to comply with the Creative Commons license rules. It’s the easiest way to add photos to your blog. Period. And best of all - it’s Free!

But beware, this added photo will bring links from flickr right into your blog where photo will be displayed. But if you really want to add this photo dropper plugin in your blog then you can get it forom link below.

Download PhotoDropper Plugin

Tags: ,
Posted in: Blogging
Post's RSS » RSS 2.0
Post's Comments RSS » RSS 2.0
Respond: Post A Comment

PHP Easy Most Database Connection

Setting up a database connection can be a difficult task if you google through different codes present online.
Here is the easy most method to create a dbconnection for PHP and mysql.

<?php
/* Online settings

$db = mysql_connect(”localhost”, “root”, “password”);
mysql_select_db(”dbname”,$db);
$siteurl =
http://javedkhalil.com/;
*/
/* Local settings */
$siteurl =
http://javedkhalil.com;
$db = mysql_connect(”localhost”, “root”, “”);
mysql_select_db(”dbname”,$db);
?>

Always write code both for Online and Local usage. Comment the code which is not being used. Also use siteurl variable and store website root path in it. It comes very very handy in times. We have to use many times website name inside the pages.
Now you can save this code in a file named like dbcon.php or whatever you like and include this file in php pages where you want to use dbconnection by this.

<?php Include (”dbcon.php”); ?> Here you are done.Another very simple code for dbconnection if you like, I am writing it here.

<?
$con=mysql_connect(”localhost”,”root”,”")or die(”Unable to connect”);
mysql_select_db(”dbname”,$con)or die(”Unable to open database”);
?>

This easy way to connect from mysql database through PHP will give a message if the connetion is not established.

Tags: ,
Posted in: PHP, mySQL
Post's RSS » RSS 2.0
Post's Comments RSS » RSS 2.0
Respond: Post A Comment

Transparent Iframe

To make an iframe transparent (background of the iframe page is visible through the data from the other page), you just need to use 2 additonal code snippets.

1) In the iframe code add ALLOWTRANSPARENCY=TRUE
2) In the content page (the page seen through the iframe), add
<style type=”text/css”>
body
{
background-color: transparent
}
</style>

And you are done. Iframes are not recommended for pretty fair reasons but sometime depending upon requirements of websites it becomes necessary to use iframes and with design based websites we have to take care about backgrounds of design which iframe can disturb. By this code transparent iframe can be used easily.

Tags:
Posted in: HTML
Post's RSS » RSS 2.0
Post's Comments RSS » RSS 2.0
Respond: Post A Comment

Transparent PNG Image In HTML - Complete Solution Download

Advanced & latest versions of browsers support transparent PNG by default. i.e. Internet Explorer 7, New Firefox, Safari and Opera etc. For IE 6 another version of this script works fine in which I gave you an example how to implement transparency in PNG for web pages. But what about background image and what if you have older browser like IE 5.5 etc.

This example covers all issues relating to displaying transparent PNG image in webpage, wether it be image or background and independent of browser.

For this script you will have to take care about following things.
- script tag which calls js file is little bit different with defer type inclusion.
- You will have to attach id to image and CSS as well.
- And a js file of course.

No need to put anything with simple image. Script will automatically identify img tag and if it gets transparent PNG, it will display it transparent. If you have used a CSS for TD which has background and that is PNG. You will assign an id to that TD and with little bit modification in the CSS, you will be able to manage it all.

While using PNG background, give TD exact width and height, in case you want to display it once, otherwise it will be stretched.

Anyways see it for yourself. Nonetheless it is powerful solution. Have fun!

Download Transparent PNG Powerful Example - Cross Browser, Compatible

Tags: , , ,
Posted in: CSS, Downloads, HTML, Java Script, Tips & Tricks
Post's RSS » RSS 2.0
Post's Comments RSS » RSS 2.0
Respond: Post A Comment

Form Validation - Input Fields Text Changes at OnClick OnBlur OnFocus

We will be needing a js file and a page containing form input field to do this task.
What we are planning is, The input field contains default value. Onclick default value disappears and allows the user to insert text.
If the user types anything it remains there but if he does not write anything and clicks at next input field than the default value reappears in previous field.

JS file Code:
function remName(a, b){
if(a.value==b){
a.value='';
}else if(a.value==''){
a.value=b;
}else{
a.value=a.value;
}
}

function chkName(a, b){
if(a.value==''){
a.value=b;
}else{
a.value=a.value;
}
}

Two functions are controlling the event as above.

Call the js file in the page and define input fields and put some code like this.
Input Fields:
<input name="txtName" type="text" id="txtName" onfocus="remName(this, 'Name');" onblur="chkName(this, 'Name');" value="Name">
<input name="txtEmail" type="text" id="txtEmail" value="Email" onfocus="remName(this, 'Email');" onblur="chkName(this, 'Email');">

and so on…

Tags: , ,
Posted in: Forms, HTML, Java Script
Post's RSS » RSS 2.0
Post's Comments RSS » RSS 2.0
Respond: Post A Comment

Freeware Typing Tutors Download

Type Faster Typing Tutor

A typing tutor that teaches you to touch type. It supports French, German, Portuguese, US-Dvorak, US-English, Hebrew, Numeric-keypad and more. Typefaster accessible is for blind users. Full Spanish version also. Includes a 3d game. Teacher class support.

Information
Intended Audience : Education
License : GNU General Public License (GPL)
Operating System : 32-bit MS Windows (95/98), All 32-bit MS Windows (95/98/NT/2000/XP), All POSIX (Linux/BSD/UNIX-like OSes), Linux
Project UNIX name : typefaster

Features

  • Supports multiple keyboard layouts and more can be added easily (see the developers section). Includes support for non-rectangular keys.
    The following keyboard layouts are currently supported: Danish, Finnish, French, French-Belgian, German, Hebrew (no lesson files), Italian, Norwegian, Numeric Keypad, Portuguese, Spanish, UK-English, US-Dvorak, US-English.
  • A clear indication of which fingers to use. This is the essence of touchtyping.
  • A 3D typing game.
  • Typing statistics and the option of practising the least accurate/slowest/custom keys.
  • Keyboard is not a fixed size (resolution independent).
  • Multi-user support.
  • Teacher support (view student statistics).
  • Interface for editing lesson files and game settings.
  • Backspace support
  • Right to left text support.
  • Variable text size.
  • Lesson files can be prose or poems.
  • Lesson progress indicator.
  • Completely free with full source code availability.

Type-Faster

Download
Link I
Link II

Tux Typing 2

Tux Typing” is an educational typing tutor for children. It features several different types of gameplay, at a variety of difficulty levels.
Tuxtyping 2 is almost a complete rewrite! It has something for everyone no matter who or where you are! If you’re a gamer it even comes with two built in easter eggs! A large amount of time was spent with four goals in mind, make the game code clean, make it easy to translate, make it more fun to play and make it a better tool for those who have the more serious side of typing in mind. Tuxtyping 2 runs better and more consistently on a larger range of machines.
Your kids will play for more than minutes now and learning all the time! Tuxtyping has lots of new toys to play with for them! (But don’t let me catch you playing after the kids go to bed!)
New game! Comet Zap! Tux is challenged with the task of protecting 9 cities! More challenging game play in all the games! Based on Tux of Math Command another Tux4Kids game.
Screenshots
http://tuxtype.sourceforge.net/screens/
Tux-Typing

Website
http://tuxtype.sourceforge.net/

Download
Download Tux typing 2

Analytical Eye Typing Tutor 1.6
Typing tutor came about as a result of my school’s network moving from RM Net LM to RM connect, and subsequently the old typing tutor which was written in BBC basic which ran emulated on the Net LM network no longer functioned. The original concept and implementation for the program was undertaken in about 3 evenings, however this version has had a considerable number of bug fixes included. Typing Tutor can be used on a Standalone PC, and other Networking environments (however no support for the product can be guaranteed).License Type: Free
Price: Free
Operating Systems: Windows NT, Windows 9.x
File Size: 1501KB

Typing-Tutor-1.6

Download
Download Typing Tutor 1.6


Max Type Lite

MaxType LITE Typing Tutor is a free multifunctinal typing tester for Windows. This program allows you not only to test and practice your typing skills with any *.txt file, but to print out your test diplomas (statistical data will give you the information about 20 (!) parameters of your typing) and even replay the mtr-record file of your own typing. Built-in Extreme Typing mode allows you to compete in speed of typing against any mtr-record file from your collection

Size: 1.8 Mb

Max-type-Lite

Download
Download Max Type Lite Typing Tutor


Kid’s Typing Skills

Kid’s Typing Skills helps you master a skill needed in today’s computer oriented world and the best part - it’s free! Kid’s Typing Skills will help you learn keyboarding, or typing (as it was called when typewriters were the major method of putting words on paper). You can learn about the keyboard and which finger presses which key. Practice with keyboard drills, character drills, and word drills. Take timed tests to determine and improve your typing speed.

Size: 2.3 Mb

Kids-Typing-Skills

Website
http://www.kidwaresoftware.com/kidtype.htm


Bruce’s Unusual Typing Wizard

Shows errors percentage and speed also.
Size: 565 Kb

Unusual-Typing-Tutor

Website
http://typing.qcalculus.com/


Rapid Typing Typing Tutor 1.4.1.2

This free touch typing tutor help you learn quick and blind keyboard printing. Program benefits: - Game plot. Training takes place in virtual picturesque underwater world. Variety of underwater fauna will make fun of your training. The more you improve your printing level the more nice underwater creatures will come to light; - Training statistics shown both in tables and diagrams. Statistics reflects printing speed, mistakes quantity; - Keyboard emulator will help you learn blind printing quickly. Keys and finger workplace’s are lighted; - Uses the simple and colorful interface. Colorful skins library is supported; - You may create your own exercises; - Free lessons choice; - Multiple users with their personal settings are supported; - Main lessons is in all languages;

Licence: Freeware
OS: WinXP, Windows2000, Windows2003, Windows Vista Starter, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Ultimate
Filesize: 923 kB
Language: English, Dutch, German, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian
Install Support: Install and Uninstall
Requirements: 64M RAM, CPU-333MHz, 8M HDD

Rapid-Typing-Tutor

Download
Download rapid Typing Tutor 1.4


Urdu Typing Tutor

Urdu Typing Tutor to help learn typing in Urdu language. This is the first ever typing tutor developed for Urdu language.

Download
Link I
Link II

More Freeware Typing Tutors Downloads
Download Kiran’s Typing Tutor
Download KP Typing Tutor
Typing Master Typing Test
Link I
Link II

Tags: , ,
Posted in: Downloads, download of the day
Post's RSS » RSS 2.0
Post's Comments RSS » RSS 2.0
Respond: Post A Comment

PNG Image Transparency In WebPages - Download Example

Transparent PNG Image In Webpage Made Easy

This example will show you how to use a transparent PNG image in webpage. When it comes to slicing and using images in webpage, we have to use some images in gif form sometimes particularly for curves and rounded corners while creating boxes by images for webpage. We use images in background. Give any gif a shadow or glow, export it transparent and use it in webpage and you will see that transparency quality is not so good.

We know that PNG gives us transparent background in sharp quality but when we use this PNG in webpage, it will have a default background in all browsers.

Now we will tweak this a little bit and add a style sheet to that particular transparent PNG image or you can use style sheet to IMG tag which will be applied to all transparent PNG images of website and add a PNG behavior HTC file in the same folder and we are done. Now all the transparent PNG images at website or page will have exact sharp fine quality transparency. I have tested it for IE, Mozilla Firefox, Safari and Opera browsers and it works fine. Download the example below.

Download transparent PNG background example in webpages

P.S. For this script IE version requirements are 6. And I did not try this for background PNG image. For more powerful, compatible and cross browser solution download another flavour of the script.

Download More Powerful Solution For Transparent PNG Issue

Tags: ,
Posted in: HTML, Tips & Tricks, Tutorials
Post's RSS » RSS 2.0
Post's Comments RSS » RSS 2.0
Respond: Post A Comment

Who Will Validate the Design?

There is a pretty excellent service which take care about HTML, XHTML, CSS which you produce and they certify these to be validated or not. You know what I am talking about? Of course I am talking about W3C. They save us by helping us conclude that whether the code is validated or not!

And the validated code recommended by W3C is acceptable for everyone. End of story.

Where as Designers face different challenge. They create a design to which some people will comment that “wow, what a beautiful design! What a color combination! What a brilliant approach! What a thoughtful design balance and flow. But, some people will not agree with the comments about the same design.

So I wonder that whether there is a design validating service for us on this global village or not? Which will save the designers from this contradicting behavior of people’s approach towards colors?

Tags:
Posted in: Design
Post's RSS » RSS 2.0
Post's Comments RSS » RSS 2.0
Respond: Post A Comment

    



  Subscribe Via RSS
  Subscribe Via Email


Add to Google Reader
Add to My Yahoo!
Subscribe with Bloglines
Subscribe in NewsGator Online
Add to My AOL
Add to Simpy
Add to Technorati Favorites!
Add to netvibes


Add to Technorati Favorites