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Round corners using CSS only

In Mozilla applications like Firefox, the -moz-border-radius CSS property can be used to give borders rounded corners. The radius applies also to the background even if the element has no border. Continue Reading

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Three column website layout using CSS

A three-column layout for websites is a popular design because it allows space for navigation on the left, content in the middle, and some advertising and links on the right. But how do we create such a layout using CSS ? With HTML tables, it is easy, straightforward but it is the traditional method!! Continue Reading

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Region code for Lite-On DVD recorder

Read on to find out how to make your Lite-On LVW-5002/5004 region Free. Continue Reading

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Cyberhome CH-DVD400 region code

Read on to find out how to make your Cyberhome CH-DVD400 region Free. Continue Reading

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vi – the text editor of choice

This article contains a hands-on quick reference guide to vi commands. It also includes examples where necessary. Continue Reading

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Linux/Unix – List/sort files by size

Most often listing files in Linux/Unix is easy – just use the simple “ls” command and you are done but when you have to list files ordered by their size, it is a bit tricky. Continue Reading

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Inkscape – Draw individual rounded corners in a square

As of now (June 2010) I am not sure if Inkscape allows rounding of individual corners of a square/rectangle. I am sharing one way of doing it that I thought maybe helpful. Continue Reading

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Microsoft Excel – How to switch between absolute & relative cell references

Click in the cell containing the formula so that your cursor is in the cell reference that you would like to change to Absolute. Continue Reading

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SatNav system using Bluetooth GPS receiver

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a constellation of 27 Earth-orbiting satellites (24 in operation and three extras in case one fails). The U.S. military developed and implemented this satellite network as a military navigation system, but soon opened it up for use by everyone else. Continue Reading

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Setup Bluetooth GPS receiver with Tomtom Navigator on iPAQs

This guide provides help in setting up a Bluetooth GPS receiver and Tomtom Navigator on iPAQs. Continue Reading

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