Subversion: See the Latest Repository Revision Number
The Subversion source control system has a simple and easy to use command-line syntax. This recipe shows you how to see what the latest revision number in the repository is.
The svn info command takes either local or url arguments. This will let you tell what the version on the repository is compared to the version [...]
Make Wordpress Stop Replacing Double Dash with Em-dash
Wordpress by default replaces the double dash (–) with an em-dash character. If you are showing code or programming examples this will cause your visitors unnecessary confusion. This recipe shows the simple way to turn that behavior off.
This problem is occurring because Wordpress automatically runs a bunch of filters on your content before displaying it [...]
Zune: How To Reset
If your Zune locks up or fails to respond, you can reset it by following this tech-recipe:
1. Make sure that the Hold switch is turned off.
2. Hold down the Back button and Up on the control pad until you see the Zune logo appear on the screen.
Once the device finishes starting up, your Zune should [...]
Zune: How To Manually Add Album Art
You will find that sometimes the album art for your music is missing or incorrect. You can manually add an image to fix this. To manually add album art, follow this tech-recipe:
1. Locate the image you will use for the album art.
2. Right-click the image and click Copy.
3. Open up the Zune software.
4. Browse to [...]
How To Use Your iPod as a Drive
Your iPod can act as a storage device for backing up files or transporting them. To enable this, follow the steps in this Tech-Recipe.
1. Connect your iPod to your computer.
2. Open iTunes.
3. Click Edit and select Preferences.
4. Select the iPod tab.
5. Select the Music tab.
6. Check the Enable disk us checkbox.
7. Click OK.
Your iPod should [...]
iPod: How To Reset the nano if it Locks Up
One common problem with the iPod nano is that the device can lock up. This can often be fixed by simply resetting the device. To reset your nano, follow this Tech-Recipe.
1. Verify that the device does not have the Hold switch engaged (if it does, this could be the problem!).
2. Press and hold both the [...]
iPod: Sync Calendar and Contacts with Outlook
You can upload your Outlook Calendar and Contacts to your iPod, giving you portability to your info. Just follow this Tech-Recipe:
1. Open Outlook.
2. Connect the iPod to your computer.
3. Open iTunes.
4. Click Edit and select Preferences.
5. Select the iPod tab.
6. Select the Calendar tab.
7. Check the Synchronize calendars from Microsoft Outlook checkbox.
8. Select the Contacts [...]
Office 2007: Add Commands to the Quick Access Toolbar
By default, the Quick Access Toolbar is located next to the big Office Button in the upper left corner. It is a great place to keep the commands you use the most. To add commands to it, follow this tech-recipe:
1. Open the desired Office 2007 application.
2. Go to the Ribbon at the top of the [...]
