MySQLi or MySQL Improved Extension

MySQLi or MySQL Improved Extension, as the name implies, is an improved version of the conventional PHP MySQL driver, offering some extra benefits. Previously we wrote the basics on MySQL in What is MySQL, Why We Need MySQL.

Computer and Internet, PHP MySQL driver

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Windows : Dictionary of DLL, VXD, OCX files

In this tutorial we are offering a small dictionary of the DLL, VXD, OCX and related filesto so they can see what each of them belongs.
Windows 7 tutorials, windows 7, windows 7 VXD

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Enable DreamScene in Windows 7

Dreamscene has been taken out from Windows 7 . So, in contrast to Windows Vista Ultimate and Home Premium there is no Dreamscene feature.Those who does not know, what is dreamscene, for them, its practically a wmv format video that can be set as “running” background.I and many people was somewhat disappointed for the fact, that dreamscene has been taken out from Windows 7 (I was Vista Ultimate user before). Many of them had downloaded and purchased nice dreamscenes.Now, I will guide you, how you can have this feature on Windows 7 too (unofficially, but this method has been taken as right answer in Microsoft Answers forum).As a rule of thumb, take a backup and set a system restore point, as we are going to play with system files.I am going to guide you how to enable dreamscene in Windows 7 64 bit, because, this machine I am using is running Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit. See the 32 bit tutorial after this 64 bit tutorial.1. Firstly, you have to download the rar file.

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2. Now, Unzip it. You will 4 files inside it get like this:

3. Open the “Important Readme” text file and read it.

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How to record the system or PC sounds in Windows 7

By default, you can not record the PC sounds or system sound in Windows 7.  To make it more easy, you can nor directly record log off logon sounds, Windows 7 voice etc. We will show you the easy way to record any sound that is generated in your Windows 7 pc.

Right click on the speaker icon in the notification area and click Recording devices :

Sound Window will open. Right click in an empty place inside and check the option saying “Show disabled devices“.

You will find a grayed out icon named “Stereo mix” . Right click over it > click Properties > in Properties window, from Decive usage drop down box select “Use this device (Enable)” :

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Windows Vista theme for Windows 7

Vista Visual Style  for Windows 7 -beta 3

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Gpedit.msc in windows 7 home premium

Group Policy Editor in windows 7 home premium or Windows 7 Starter, Basic is not functional. Here is a free tool to enable the Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) in those versions of Windows 7 with details how to use.

If you try to open the Group Policy Editor in Windows 7 Home Premium, Starter or Basic by typing gpedit.msc in the start menu search box or try to run it, the “local Group Policy Editor” window will open with the following message, “MMC could not create the snap-in”.

The reason is, you will not have the Local Group Policy Editor available in the Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic, and Home Premium editions. Same non availability of  Group Policy Editor error will show if you use Windows 7 Home Premium on a Mac.

Here is what jwils876 has done a great job by distributing this tool originally created by “davehc” on the Windows 7 forums.He has created an small tool that will enable Group Policy Editor in Windows 7 Home Premium or lower versions.

Preview or Download the Tool to enable the Group Policy Editor in Windows 7 Home Premium or lower version