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denzel2009:
Best antivirus is common sense!

The problems with common sense are:
1. It is time costly
2. It cannot help when you give your pc to someone without it
3. It is not easy to acquire

So as you can see, you have to combine common sense with something like RoboSAM, you can search for it on Softpedia and download.

I don't really know why, but each time I try to reply to posts here I get banned, whether they contain links or not. I have attached a text file of the solution I pasted a day ago to this post. If anyone has issues and it doesn't get resolved by others here, the person can contact me by email.

relaxtuners at gmail dot com

Bereal247:
Can i get a battery that could last for 4 hrs or more on my hp cq, and how much would it cost me?

Yeah, you could get a 9hr-12hr oversized battery for your HP, costs about $50 from HP store.

Bereal247:
I use a hp cq laptop which is about ten months old. Before now the battery, when fully charged used to last about 1hr 45 mins. I noticed in the last five days however, that it barely last for 45 mins now, even after it is fully charged. What could be the problem?

Normally this can happen when a hardware change has occured in your PC. This eve happens when you install Windows 7/Vista at times. So check for processor intensive applications on your PC. You could also do a scan to ensure that your PC is not infected. You can download Robosys Security Anti-Malware to scan your PC. See link in other post below

obijack:
@all

Pls. is it possible to install windows operating system on a usb connected external harddrive ?

This is because my laptop does not recognise any hard drive i put on it.

The model is DELL INSPIRON 1150 that came with windows XP

Technically no, the real question is: What exactly are you trying to do?

chio:
after changing my op to from Vista to windows 7 my labtop can not tranfer files through bloothtooth and can only receive files from only nokia phone tru blooth
my computer hp pavillion dv5 1153ei

It may be that you need to do a system update. Alternatively you can install a bluetooth bundle software. Try bluetooth stack or something similar.

Maple:
The so-called militants are desperately seeking for attention, after they've been relegated to the back of the bus by BH

It's more or less like they're trying to show that they can be useful after all. To justify their amnesty, but let's see how things will turn out, they might have a few good punches.

Nice, what of having a website or forum where you can hold live conferences or discuss these issues?

Valentinooo:
after scanning, it said two malware found, I removed it and restart the system and it didn't show "windows explorer is restarting again" thank you very much

Great! you're welcome.

surveycash:
My keyboard does not respond when a green light below F10 turns on. I use onscreen. It responds occasionally. What should I do?

That should be the keyboard lock function. When it happens again next time, try holding FN + the Key that has light below

mac_yozo:
Who Can Help Crack Linux Root Account?

Apparently we lost the password to an old server and it runs on linux,,,i ve tried cracking it by entering from the single user mode from the LILO prompt but that didnt work, i ve also tried using rescue cds(knoppix) but it seems thts not working too, smbdy help.

First, you need to boot in rescue mode, then follow the following steps:

Boot: linux single

When you get the # prompt you will need to type passwd root to reset password:
# passwd

Reboot system:
# sync
# reboot

A more reliable way however will be to use a Ubuntu Live CD:

www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-reset-any-linux-password/

Valentinooo:
Pls guys, each time I on my system and it boots to desktop stage, It usually show me "windows explorer has stopped working, windows explorer is restarting" for like 3 or more times and later will not show it again. Guys pls what's the meaning of this? It's not doing that before, I noticed this just a week ago.

Hey, it's likely your pc has a malware. Try scanning with RoboSAM anti-malware and see what you get,

http://ifile.it/h6au8bq/ROBOSAM.exe

operalimi:
please help, any time i right click on any icon on desktop it display rolling cursor and later say window explorer not responding what is the problem

You probably installed a software recently on your PC that causes errors when windows calls the shellcontextmenu property sheet page. Try using system restore or if you think you know the software that might have caused this, then re-install the software, let's see what you get,

octus2008:
I have a Dell Latittude which has been giving me problems for some time now,it just stopped working and now it has refused to come on earlier the problem was that i should press esc or d12 now its not coming on

Old dell pcs usually have power problems after some time and it's something about the circuits

Try this: take the battery out, disconnect the power supply, press the power button and wait for about a minute. Then connect just the power supply (not battery) and try to power up. If it works, shut down then power up with just the battery, then reconnect the power supply.

If however this does not work, it might mean that the power seat is broken, some say pressing f8, f9, f10, and f11 keys hard together while booting solves the problem, but the best bet in this case would be to take it to a technician.

ugobanks:
Hi guys, i need technical assistance.I dropped my laptop couple of days ago and ever since, i hear a sound before it boots.I alo noticed that the keypad nine has stopped working.Besides this, I have not noticed any other issues.What do you guys advice?

@ugobanks: You didn't specify your laptop model but it's advisable you take it to someone who can open it up and correct the key problem or any also check if any part has loosened up due to fall so it can be screwed back properly.

@Danyl: If those are just the details you can use xml or database comfortably.

Your xml file might look like this:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<Personnel>
<Employee type="permanent">
<Name>Seagull</Name>
<Id>3674</Id>
<Age>34</Age>
</Employee>
<Employee type="contract">
<Name>Robin</Name>
<Id>3675</Id>
<Age>25</Age>
</Employee>
<Employee type="permanent">
<Name>Crow</Name>
<Id>3676</Id>
<Age>28</Age>
</Employee>
</Personnel>


the following website covers how to do this in java very well:

http://www.java-samples.com/showtutorial.php?tutorialid=152

Good Luck

@goodays: I'm not a business man. First thing you need to find out is what exactly is an " Automated insurance premium and policy system". If you already know, then explain to us exactly what you want the program to be doing. List it in steps.

just copy the codes and paste it here so others can learn from your experience too

Eh, like megaplaza said, you should throw more light on your issue. XML can effectively store details, and if you're going to store pictures, you might want to use binary formatting to store as files, or just store the pictures in a folder.

Here's what the algorithm should look like:
Registration
Get registrant's details.
Verify details
Store details using XML or database

Verification
Enter name to update
Enter new details
Store updated details

Have you tried any code so far? What language do you want to use? Just get started and I'll see where I can come in. You can always holla here, https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-711271.0.html

I don't quite understand what you mean by 'Student Record Program' or 'entity'.

What help exactly do you need?

Nov1ce:
@Austin4real
Hello, I know that feeling when you just want to learn everything but truth be said, you cannot combine CCNA and programming at the same time unless u dont plan (in my opinion) while programming can be adopted a an everyday skill. And I'll gladly be available to coach you online. I kinda have a few things up my sleeves.
By the way, I use Java, VB.NET. I also have basic skills in C, C++ and Android. You should google these languages up but I'll advice C/C++ for beginners.

If I will add something, I'd say, before you decide to learn anything, decide firmly on the reason why you want to. I learnt programming because I wanted to create a program that could do a few things myself, develop a sense of purpose and your confusion will disappear instantly coz the world is overflowing with information.

Lol, well I am already working on artificial intelligence. And funny enough, I am working on my own AI system. I haven't seen what I want in any neural framework. btw, do you know about the Loebner Prize award? You can try to participate in the next one if you are interested in AI.

Finally got a bite of this prime-hunting algorithm: http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/view/55813.html
Ghengis, you could have told us why you did the square-root thing, I didn't understand it until now

There is also more complex stuff/tweaks here,  http://www.troubleshooters.com/codecorn/primenumbers/primenumbers.htm

in C++

Talk about execution times of 0.02sec

edit: funny enough it seemed the sqrt operation takes longer than the divide by 2 operation on my PC.

Yeah, but am not really used to it.

@Mobinga:

using System;

namespace Factorial
{
    class Program
    {
        static void Main()
        {
            //declare and initialize integer for our downwards multiplication
            Console.Write("Enter number to get factorial for: ";
            //recieve and store value
            int total = Convert.ToInt32(Console.ReadLine());;
            //create a for loop to loop downwards from n to 1
            for (int i = (total - 1); i > 1; i--)
            {
                //multiply current total with reduced value
                total = total * i;
            }
            Console.WriteLine("The answer is : {0}", total);
       }
   }
}

@omo_to_dun:
Hmm, the 'coding arrogance' is quite strong here. I understand you, but I think you should think a little bit more positively.

Oh geez, that was quite some fun with csharp there. I know c++ is roughly 2times faster 

Here's my code: (took roughly 4 mins on my pc)

using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;

namespace Primes
{
    class Program
    {
        static void Main()
        {
            double total = 0;
            Console.Write("Enter max for check: ";
            double max = Convert.ToDouble(Console.ReadLine());
            for (double d = 2; d < max; d ++)
            {
               if(isPrime(d)) total += d;
            }
            Console.WriteLine("The total sum of prime numbers from 1 to {0} is : {1}", max, total + 1);
            Console.ReadLine();
        }

        private static readonly List<double> primes = new List<double>();

        static bool isPrime(double i)
        {
            foreach(double d in primes)
            {
                if(d <= (i/2))
                {
                    if ((i % d) == 0) return false;
                }
            }
            primes.Add(i);
            return true;
        }
    }
}

"It takes time and understanding to percieve what's going on in the world of technology. Every one at least recognizes that we have come to the information age, but do they recognize what will dominate the information age? Do the youths that try to become relevant in this age recognize the industrial workspace they plan to build on?

One thing is obvious: The internet will become the aorta of the information age. Every single device will be connected to something. Majority of products and services that are used frequently by humans will be on the internet - within our immediate reach. The internet will become the portal you see in StarGate, or Harry Potter, a way to reach out to everything you need.

In this respect, I will take Microsoft for an examplary analogy. Have you taken time to see what the old company of 1983 is doing? Microsoft is trying to bring a new wine, but new wine does not fit into old skin, so they are gradually rebuilding the skin. That's why they are moving into the clouds and investing into products they think will dominate in this new era, Windows 8 has some of its files running on the internet.
Why?
Because Microsoft has realized that Operating Systems will not be a major issue in the information age. Soon operating sytems will simply be a way to connect to the internet. Still don't get it? Every single software or service you use on your PC will soon be accessible online. (and most are already accessible). You won't need to bother updating it. Companies will be held responsible for virus attacks on your files. Every single pc out there will simply become an advanced communication device. And the next version of devices will be robots and androids.

Our youths are being swept away by the tide of information left loose on the media. Most have put themself in a position where they simply sit back and watch the succesful ones, maybe due to the balance-seeking nature of the cosmos. They have easy access to an enormous unorganized amount of information to achieve success, and their mind now percieves success more as a fantasy than reality (even without them realizing it).

So why am I writing this?
I am writing this for the sake of the intelligent and inspired youths who want to set great foundations of success in this era. One of our major problems is our poor analytical skills. You cannot analyze correctly if you don't understand the situation you are facing. To understand properly, you need to be broad-minded, well-informed and organized. Read widely and stretch your imagination to its maximum. Let your creativity soar in boundless realms. We are the people that will define this age for our children and our generation, the old icons (like Alan Turing, Steve Jobs and Bill Gates) that are now growing old have done their best to set the pace. I have been impressed with a couple of Nigerians I have met, and this being my 20th year, I know my time is running out fast.

The most wonderful thing about technology is that it's the easiest tool you can use to bring an imagination to reality with a proper careful creation of the mind. Think about it, every good technology product you know today started in the mind of someone, few days later, it was born. We are coming close to a mind-power era (Imagine when you will be able to instruct robots to build a program for you).

Our creativity may have been surpressed by the poor education we recieve in our schools, but we can unleash our natural creativity by courage combined with the force of our imagination. It's the only way we can really bring to reality the expectations of humans for the information age.

I call upon you all, expressing my confidence and trust in you. Success comes only with a lot of hardwork and wisdom. If you haven't, make a decision now:
To read lesser but more powerful material, and focus more on organizing all the information you have in order to set a focused target for yourself.
To speak less about your desires in order not to make it appear like a dream/story to your mind.
And to realize that what goes on in our minds is too important, it's our sourceforge, our engine, it's the stuff that defines who we become."

thought this would be worth sharing,  a note I wrote on facebook

Alright, I believe this won't be too much, but just for the fun of it, I want to do this. If you have any programming project or assignment, just post it here. I write mostly in C#, but a little of CPP, VB, Java and Python so at times if you have really tough stuff, you might have to figure out how to translate it to your own language

I hope this thread serves as a learning resource hub for both beginning programmers and even advanced programmers like me in Nigeria, and the rest of the world

Let the coding begin 

I am really happy to see that finally, a reasonable programming community is coming up in Nigeria. If you have not realized it, the world is keeping an eye on Nigeria, waiting for the next Hiroshima bomb of the Information Age. Programming as we all know, gives us the power of demi-gods; enable us to instruct machines to do anything we want.

For starters, I suggest you read a brief history of programming languages (You can easily find one online), and then you start of with something simple and basic like QBASIC, then move on to something like CSharp or Java.

For others, I am only hoping that we realize the truth that the information age has just begun, and so many inventions are yet to herald it. Robotics, Automated Systems, and Artificial Intelligence systems are at a critical stage of imperfection. Even choice of programming language is still a confusion due to certain specialties that may be in our intentions.

In this direction, I'm suggesting the intermediate/advanced ones super-tune themselves and develop keen interests in learning the computer architecture and understanding hardware programming. The information age will be accompanied by new hardware and new software, and sticking to old stuff won't help. We're the youths of this age, we're the best fit that can truly define the future of our world. Let us not sit down and be stuffed out by the struggle for survival, besides, anyone who has enough skills that can solve people's problems has survival as the least problem to worry about.

If you have any suggestions, or story or idea of developing the future, please feel free to share. As for me, I'd suggest we reduce our exposure to news, and keen more on self mastery, organizing the information we already have, know the activities we want to include or exclude in our lives, and develop powerful desires to achieve our goals.

I think most will start by developing the most popular apps on facebook

My number is 070660781. You have to add a double 5 to the end, won't like bots ripping my number off the forum.

puskin:
flex it like its HAWT.

lol, are you learning the art of heartbreak? , size suggests a video tutorial rather than a movie

kadman:
There are dozens of this thread already. Did we really need another one

eh, kindly post a link to the other threads here.