webdev driven life

Yahoo keeps on changing my default search engine in Google Chrome. Yahoo sucks bigtime!

So, I kept on changing the default search engine on Google Chrome by typing on my URL browser (Chrome://settings). But everytime I close / restart my browser… it keeps coming back! Therefore, I search for a more simple and brilliant solution.

Go to this folder “C:\Program Files\Common Files\Spigot\SearchSettings” Wherein you can see SearchSettings.exe and Yahoo**.xml stuffs there. Delete Spygot Folder and you will get rid of this annoying problem

Software Development Methodoligies

• Waterfall Model
• Scrum
• Spiral Model
• Iterative Propotyping Model
• Rapid Application Development
• Rational Unified Process
• Extreme Programming
• Dynamic System Development Method
• Feature Driven Development
• Project Management Body of Knowledge
• Lean Software Development

I am a VB enthusiast and I used to develop my desktop applications using .NET framework. But since I had a subject in MIT that uses Java as their learning module, I adapted this requirement for me to explore the possibilities of jumping into open source / open platform / multilanguage development.

At first, I don’t know where to start and after years of googling around and I’m on the right track

Java offers tons of software application development for all platforms including mobile development. One of my target is simply to create a desktop application. But before you get your hands dirty in developing your first java application, you’ll need some tools to compile your code. One of the requirement is to install Java SE Development Kit. You can also use notepad or other text editor to code your Java application but a great SDK is much better.

So here is the link for Java SE Development Kit with NetBEANS

At first, it was very hard to adapt with its environment. All I can say is that the learning curve is so stiff! but I manage to learn some basics in their site.

As of now, I manage to finish my first simple project in Java (Stacks Push and Pop) and I’ve done it in record time! weeehee! I know that this is a great start for me to dig on Java and someday… I will deploy a powerful app using this technology

Here’s a screenshot of Virtual Stacker.

Virtual Stacker 1.0

I’ll keep you updated about this technology and hopefully, I can share some codes here at audemar.codegenetics.net

“Long live Windows XP!”

I’m so delightful to say that! hahaha!

Windows XP is probably the superb desktop operating system in my honest opinion

One of my friends bought an Acer Aspire laptop with Microsoft Windows Vista starter included. My friend is now frustrated in using his pesky Microsoft Windows Vista installed in his laptop.

Many PC users including my friend hates vista because its very cumbersome to use, annoying grant access, slow startup and other inhibitions that pc users makes them want to switch back to Windows XP.

Some computer technician installs Windows XP on new laptops but they cannot detect the harddisk or some of them resulted in XP’s BOD (bluescreen of death). So therefore, they are having a hard time downgrading the laptop.

Some of them are doing slipstream wherein they are inserting SATA driver in Windows XP installer (using nLite) but there’s a trial and error involved.

If you are having this kind of problem… don’t worry I’ll teach you a little trick how to downgrade your laptop (particularly Acer laptop) using this simple step.

1. When power on, you must go to laptop BIOS by hitting F2 or DEL on your keyboard.
2. Go to BOOT sequence and change the first boot priority to CDROM.
3. Next, look on Harddrive Detection then change (AHCI / SATA) to IDE by pressing ENTER and DOWN ARROW KEY
4. Save all changes by pressing F10 and Select YES to save all the changes

Now, insert Windows XP CD and make sure you hit any key when prompted to boot from CD and Viola! Your laptop harddisk is detected! Install Windows XP like the way you used to do… and now… you can now enjoy your freshly installed Windows XP.

but… make sure that you download drivers on your laptop’s support site.

have a great day with your XP! =)

I like to elaborate on this problem because it’s like an A(H1N1) virus transmitting very quickly in our beloved computers.

Here are some tips that i can give you.

OnTimers is an online timekeeping system that was developed a year ago for multi-branch offices.

It features an Online Bundy Clock with Timelog Feature that will replace the old timekeeping device and It also has employee ledger and payroll integration (soon).

Hopefully I could finalize the code and make it available for public @ www.codegenetics.net

Hello guys!

Thanks for visiting my site =)

I’m planning to change the default theme of this site. I’ll upload it as soon as possible =)

for the meantime…

you can visit my tweet (http://www.twitter.com/audemar) and listen to some stuffs that I have in my mind =)

take care guys!