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Always backup your Databases! Why?

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This is a warning to all of internet bloggers. Please, please and please backup your database(s) each time you publish new posts to your website. I don’t want what had happen to me maybe someday will happen to you.

Recently, my site has problem with 403 error in all subfolders under cypherhackz.net including subdomains. At first, I thought I did something wrong but I’m sure I didn’t edit any permissions that will give me the 403 Forbidden page. So I asked my hosting provider to check it out. After awhile, they reply my email and said that they have fixed the problem and my site is ready to go.

So I open up my site then I got this page:

installyourdatabase

My first impression when read this was shock, angry, frust, sad, everything negatives came into my mind. I don’t know what had happen to my database. Why it got disappeared? I don’t want to blame my hostee. I don’t want to blame anyone. Although I have some backup files but my last backup was 21st September. And it quite old. Hmm… Want or not, I have to use the backup file.

So my advice to those who read this is, always backup your databases. Don’t let this happen to you. Thanks you for your time… [tags]backup, tips, secure[/tags]

ps: Is my site load slower than before?

Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.7 released

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Have you upgrade your Firefox to Firefox 1.5.0.7 yet? The new update has been released yesterday. Yesterday, while I surfed the Internet, suddenly there was a pop-up from my Firefox browser asking me to install the latest version. So I chose ok and it install the latest updates in a minute.

Some of my friends (Internet Explorer users) asked me why I use Firefox. With calm and confidence I answered the question. :d I said that, with Firefox you can surf the net with tabbed browsing. Which means you no need to open new window if you want to visit other sites. Beside than that, there are many themes and extensions that you can use to enhance the usebility of your Firefox. And all of them are free to download.

I’m using 6 extensions for my Firefox and use Mostly Crystal as my Firefox theme. I really like Mostly Crystal. The theme uses colourful icons and there are really nice. You can see the screenshot below.

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Ok back to the topic. He3. This latest update have fixed known critical flaws. You can see the details here. And I wonder when will Firefox 100% free from vulnerabilities. Hmm… 😕 [tags]mozilla firefox, firefox, internet browser[/tags]

Leave to Langkawi

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Hi guys…

Just want to let you know that I will not update my site till this Monday because I have a trip to Langkawi for my co-curriculum activities. I will leave to Langkawi with other members tonight at 8.30pm from UTM and we will first stop at Pusat Serenti Tasik Gelugor, Pulau Pinang before we continue our journey at 2.30pm.

I will back from Langkawi on this Sunday evening and will arrive in UTM this Monday morning. That’s all for now. I will update once I back from the trip. Till then… Bye! [tags]malaysia, langkawi, trip[/tags]

AdSense Earnings Reports for your WordPress

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For those who have Google AdSense account, you can use this plugin to check your AdSense earning without need to visit Google AdSense website. It is very useful for those who frequently check their earning incomes like me. :d

The plugin, AdSense Earning Reports will show your today earnings, past earnings from selected range in your WordPress dashboard or in the Options page.

Here are two screenshots of the plugin on the run:

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Image 1: On your wordpress dashboard

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Image 2: In your WordPress Options page (click the image to enlarge)

As you can see in Image 2, you can set how many past earnings that you want to display. By default it was set to 10 but I have changed it to 5. So it easier for me to check my past 5 days earnings without have to scrolldown so many times.

Want to use this plugin? Get it here, AdSense Earnings WordPress Plugin. 🙂 [tags]wordpress plugin, plugin, adsense[/tags]

Have a flight with Google

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Don’t think Google only have their best search engine in the world. They also have their “own” plane. Check out this picture. An aeroplane fly with Google word on it.

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via Gmail Tools [tags]google, flight, funny pic[/tags]