Having a problem that some of youtube videos are working some are not?

  • Enter “Chrome://flags” in the address bar.
  • Find an entry that says “Disable hardware-accelerated video decode.”
  • Click “Enable”.



Reopen your browser and now you are able to play youtube videos without any problem at all.


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Hi friends,

It has been a long time since I blogged last time. I hope you all are doing well. 

Lets see how we can solve an issue like shown bellow image.  


You can see there is an odd character in the above para in example image, so this could be you have used wrong character sign in wrong encoded page. 


  • If your page using ISO-8859-1 encoded page, then you have to use correct ISO character code. It is same for the UTF-8 too.

  • You should try to replace special symbols with HTML codes. Ex: '£' for '£'
  • If data feeding from a database, set connection charset to `utf8`. Ex: characterEncoding=UTF-8 or mysql> SET NAMES utf8;
Hope this would help you. Let me know if you've encountered any other issues and how did you solve it. 

Good luck !

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Do not fear, it's not the end of the world !


There are times you may faced that you can't access files even you are logged in as an Administrator in Windows for some reasons.

From Windows Vista, it has been included a command-line tool call takeown.exe to allow an administrator to again access to a file which was denied. It allows administrator to take ownership of the file. Go to Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as Administrator.

Syntax:
>takeown /f [file-path] 

/f - to specify file name or directory name
/a - gives ownership to administrator group

More to learn about this type this:
>takeown /? 

If it is success, you can see following message:



Then to assign the Administrators group Full Control Permissions for the file or folder, use icacls command. Refer my post about ICACLS command.


Appreciate your comments and thoughts. Good Luck . . !!

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Hi Fellows!

Have you ever experienced no permission to access a directory, which is very impotent to you when you are the only administrator account

Message like this,



Then this message,


When you go to security tab, still not allows to changing the permission of that particular directory.

Here is solution, you can change NTFS file and folder permissions using magic command called "icacls".

Step1:

Open command prompt and type following command to see the permissions list (discretionary access control lists - DACLs)

icacls [folder or filepath]

or

icacls [folderpath] *




Step2:

To remove all inherit user permissions enter: 
icacls [folder or filepath] /inheritance:r



Step3:

To allow permissions to user, enter following both commands : 
icacls [folder or filepath] /grant administrators:(CI)(OI)F
icacls [folder or filepath]> /grant users:(CI)(OI)R



Step4:

Now you should be able to change the directory permission. Furthermore, if you want to remove all inherit user permissions of files in particular directory use following command.

icacls [folder or filepath]\* /inheritance:r

Let me know how it went . . Cheers !!

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Hi online fellows! you may already noticed that Flash Player for Android is no longer available from the Google app store and if you have tried to download the latest version of it from your default browser it says Flash Player is not supported by the device. 


According to the BBC News, Adobe has pulled its Flash Player plug-in from Android's Google Play store. Moreover, Adobe said it was removing the option to install the plug-in because it was likely to exhibit "unpredictable behaviour" when used with the latest version of Android, known as Jelly Bean which is a pity for Android users.

However, here is the solution I found on Adobe community page. 


Search for "flash player archive page" or navigate directly to http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/archived-flash-player-versions. html

More info: Adobe Community

Enjoy . . !! If you have any concern feel free to leave a comment I will try my best to help you or subscribe to my blog, thanks.

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Hi everyone !! Today I am going to tell you about how to protect yourself while you are online at University, Library, the Airport, or Coffee shop anywhere you go that you want to connect the internet. 



Anyone else who connected same router as you, can snoop through and see what you are doing online. So what we can do about this?

There is one popular technology to accomplish this, that is Virtual Private Networks. Everyone knows as a VPN which is using private network that uses internet to connect remote sites or users together. Private networks use private address spaces which are not able to route via internet. In other words, private addresses are not globally delegated. Early days we used to use Leased lines as a private network. Leased lines are dedicated single wide-area network for business purposes. Though they are reliable and more secure,  the amount of cost that companies have to spend for them are increasing day by day. Because of that reason now companies use Intranet instead. 

If you are accessing internet as single user, you probably do not want to make a home private network, because of the cost. So what you can do is you can install simple VPN software on your home pc or laptop like free version of Hotspot Shield VPN to access internet .


So what you can gain from using tool like Hotspot Shield. It provides encrypted secure web browsing session when using public Wi-Fi on your computer and protect against phishing and malware. And able to bypass internet filters, surf internet anonymously without monitoring, tracking or intercepting your web activity neither by snoopers or Internet Service Provider (ISP). 

You can use Hotspot Shield not only for your PCs but also for Android Phones, iPhones, and iPads. App is always running in the background and encrypt everything which you sent through Wi-Fi or data connections. So try not to loose your online IDs, passwords, credit card information and other sensitive information. Till next time then. Good Luck!


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Hi fellas !!

It's been a long time since I have published my last post on my blog. Anyway here I am back. I bought a new Samsung Galaxy S II white phone with NFC enable very recently. And that is the best phone I ever have so far.

Today I'm bringing you safe and easy way to rooting your Android phone (for Windows users only). This will work almost every Android OS. Let me explain first, people who don't know what is the rooting in Android. Android is a Linux base operating system for mobile devices initially develop by the Android Inc. founded in 2003 and purchased by Google Inc. in 2005 which is you all known fact (source Wiki). Rooting is a process to get all privileges to do almost every thing in Android operating system as administration permission in Windows operating systems. 

Before install Unicode you have to root the Android OS. These are simple steps you need to take to accomplish this.

Rooting Android OS

Step1: 
In your Android mobile go to Setting >> Application setting and check "Unknown source

Also go to Setting >> Application setting >> Development and check "USB debugging"

Step2:
Make sure you can connect you phone using USB cable and working fine. And in your computer under control panel >> device manager you should have driver like "Samsung Android ADB Interface" installed. 

If you have not installed drivers  download Samsung Kies Software, install and then plug your phone back using USB cable. Don not run the program  whatsoever. 

Step3:
Download the GalaxyS2RootNew files and run the "runme" batch file. These files may detect as a virus but you have to pause your virus guard till finish this installation. It takes 5 to 10 minutes, once installation done phone will reboot then you are ready to install Unicode. Don't forget to verify you have Superuser application installed on your mobile and working fine. If not do the steps again.

Credit goes to guy called Zedomax, for more information visit galaxys2root.com

Installing Unicode (Here I'm installing Sinhala Unicode)

You can install any Unicode as you like following the steps bellow.
 
Step1:
Download both Root Explorer , DroidSansFallBack ttf  unzip and save in you Phone memory. 

Step2:
Install Root Explorer on you Android mobile device running the file.

Step3:
Run the Root Explorer application  and allow root access.


Enable R/W permission  showing top right corner on application display

Copy
DroidSansFallBack.ttf to /system/fonts directory.
 

Reboot phone

Now you ready to use  your Unicode.

Credit goes to tutebox, more information visit tutebox.com 

Sorry I haven't got any screenshots to shear with you. Hope you can manage, since this is very easy and simple. If you got any concern make sure to put a comment. If you like to receive my post in future Join This Site. Till next time Bye. Good luck!!

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Many of personal computer users may be wondering that if there is a way to track my computer activities when I am not using it. Especially when your children are using PCs. So why would we let them go online without proper protection. Also to identify unauthorized use of your computer. And according to the official policies of some companies, they are tracking their employees computer activities.

There is easy way to track your system by default called history checking. Just open window and press "CTRL + H", now you can see computer history list. But is it enough track every things. No it is not enough also it is possible to delete computer history. So that is why we need proper application to track all the activities.


Symantec offers a free software program called Norton Online Family, that makes it easy for parents to monitor activities and alerts them to potential online hazards like objectionable websites. There is a free version available, However you have to sing up before you download this software.




Main features of this kind of software:
  • Web monitoring & filtering: Record and track every website visited and the exact browsing time.
  • Social Network Monitoring
  • Chat Monitoring: Web Watcher records entire contents of chats, start time, end time, participants.
  • Search Monitoring
  • Screenshots: Allow you to take screen-shots of their computer screen to see everything they do including graphics and video.
  • Keystrokes: The Web Watcher key logger captures every single keystroke: What was typed, and who typed it. Key strokes are saved and organized by date, time, and by what program / application was used.
  • Alert Words: The feature solves the problem when you don't want to sort through every email, web page, chat, and keystroke recorded. When specific key words are typed as important, the software can trigger and take screen-shots with these alert words, automatically bringing important recorded activities to your attention.
  • Blocking: Web Watcher boasts of powerful web page filtering and application blocking capabilities. You can choose to block web content among appropriate 30 different categories, like adult, gambling, violence, shopping, etc. Besides, it blocks running specific programs or set schedules for use.

Some Other paid versions:
  • Keylogger
  • Spector Pro
  • ActivTrak
  • Detective Dominator
  • IntelliSpy

Some technical stuff


We can easily track technical even using Event Log:
Go to "Start" --> Open "Run" program --> Type "eventvwr" and enter

If you're using Windows XP Professional, there is a more reliable way to check computer history.
This can be done through the Auditor. To enable the Auditor, log on to the computer as an administrator.

Step 1
Better you create a system restore point before going further.

Step 2
Disable simple file-sharing. This can be done by clicking the 'Tools' menu on each of the shared folders. Click 'Folder Options' from the Tools menu, and then click 'View'. Uncheck last item on the list. Click 'OK'

Step 3
Press the 'Start' button and click on the 'Run' file. Type in 'gpedit.msc'. This opens the Group Policy Window.

Step 4
Access the 'Audit Policy' through Computer Configuration, then 'Windows Settings', then 'Security Settings', then 'Local Policies', and finally 'Audit Policy'.

Step 5
Double-click on 'Audit Object Access' and check the 'Success' check box in the Properties tab. Click 'OK'.

Step 6
Go to a folder that you want to keep track. Right click on this folder, go to 'Properties', access the 'Security' tab, and click the 'Advanced' button. An Advanced Security Settings window should appear. Go to the Auditing tab. Click 'Add'.

Step 7
Type in the word 'Everyone' in the box under the 'Enter the object name to select' dialogue. Click 'Check Names'. This checks whether you have entered a valid name. Click 'OK'.

Step 8
An Auditing Entry dialog windows should appear. Choose the folders you want audited. Check 'Full Control'. Then click 'OK' on all the dialog windows.

Now go to 'Event Log' and check the 'Security Log' again.

Good luck . . !! And don't forget to leave your valuable comments.

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Portfolio

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EIS - flash website

Flash, Actionsript2, HTML, Javascript, and CSS.


This is a completely Flash website embedded into HTML and focus on customers to quickly find out more about EIS company services, products and contact details.














Sastratians Alumina - CMS  website

Joomla 5.0, PHP, HTML, Javascript, CSS, Ajax and MySQL.


This is a content management system site developed using Joomla. Focus to make an online community to share common interest news, photos, videos and event details. Included Event Calender, Chat, Up-loader, online registration, E-mail  verification, and Log-in facilities.  










This is my personal website - Flash website

Flash, Actionsript2, HTML, Javascript, and CSS.


This is my personal website developed using Flash. I included my web work under Portfolio and directed to demo-site . I embedded my blog details in Blog section as RSS feed.














Call 94 - PHP website

PHP, Javascript, and CSS.



This is mainly PHP site focused to promote VOIP service. In Rates page, filtering the rates according to the selected letter using PHP Get method. It is able to send customer inquiries by mail using PHP mail function in Support page. Sign up and Log-in pages directed to another site. 











Talkie - Flash website

Flash, Actionsript2, HTML, Javascript, and CSS.


This is an HTML site also to promote VOIP service with flash banner and flash animation section to download software application.















Blueseal - HTML website

HTML, Javascript, CSS, and jQuary.


This is also an HTML site with  jQuary banner focusing on customers to quickly find out Blueseal Security Solutions services and Benefits.












Real State - Wordpress website

PHP, CSS, and CMS.



This is a Wordpress website with ability to search properties focusing on customers to quickly find out what they exactly looking.














Invesment - Wordpress website

PHP, CSS, and CMS.




This is a Wordpress website focusing on promoting company services and information.













C-Locksmith - Wordpress website

PHP, CSS, and CMS.


This is a Wordpress website focusing on promoting company services and information.














Jew Meet Jew- Wordpress website

PHP, CSS, and CMS.




This is a Wordpress website focusing on promoting company events and information. It has ability to sale their event tickets, user registration for event, Facebook interaction etc.













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Today a friend of mine in workplace asked for my help to recover his lost audio files which in his audio recorder. I was just copied all the files in his recorder to my PC and tried to play them, but I couldn't find a single newly recorded audio file. Then I did a test record just to check. It seems like file does not save at all. This is weird I thought. Instantly, I noticed there were some strange files with .act extension also have stored in same folder. I realized that my friend had changed saving file type 'wav' to 'act' without knowing that he would not be able to play the recording in any player.












Later on, I got to know that ACT file is an audio format which uses to compress the recording by some mp3 players or voice recorders using Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation. However, many model of recorders use the ACT format to do so, only on their long and lowest-quality recording setting.

Basically, ACT files difficult to convert to a playable file format such as MP3, AVI, etc. because it is difficult to find suitable program to convert it. However, I could find couple of smart software to do so, which I am going to share with you now.


Go to following link and download "Actionvert.zip". This simple application is perfectly working in Windows.

http://www.geekzone.co.nz/paradoxsm/2598

Alternative link
https://www.filesanywhere.com/fs/v.aspx?v=89726a8e5b646dafa3a2


Try this one also but I have not had a chance to use this application. So I can not ensure that this will work for "act".

Check newer version:
http://en.kioskea.net/download/download-3906-any-media-to-mp3-converter

Alternative link
https://www.filesanywhere.com/fs/v.aspx?v=89726a8e5b6476ab6c97


For Non-windows users, I hope this will work too
http://www.s1mp3.org/en/downloads_tools.php

Alternative link
https://www.filesanywhere.com/fs/v.aspx?v=89726a8e5b6570b69ea2


Good Luck !!! Let me know your experience.

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