Jan 12, 2011 5:59pm GMT
If you host your own blog or any Web-based application running on the Apache/MySQL/PHP stack, you should have a backup system in place for keeping data stored in MySQL databases safe. There are several solutions that can help you with that, but nothing beats a simple Bash script I stumbled upon in a blog post comment. Here is the script in all its beauty:#!/bin/bash NOW=`date +"%Y-%m"... more »
Turn Google Chrome into a Text Editor with Write SpaceJan 07, 2011 7:52pm GMT
The Write Space app for Google Chrome and Chromium can come in rather handy when you need to quickly scribble down a note without leaving the browser. Once installed, Write Space adds a no-frills text editor to the browser. Despite its simplicity, Write Space has a handful of nifty features. For example, the persistent auto-save function sav... more »
Use GoogleCL to Upload Photos to Picasa Web AlbumJan 05, 2011 4:41pm GMT
If you are using Google's Picasa Web Album photo sharing service and you want to automate the process of uploading photos, the GoogleCL command-line toolset can come in rather handy. Once installed on your machine, you can use it to perform several tasks such as creating albums, uploading and tagging photos, downloading photos, etc. directly from the command-line. Better yet, GoogleCL is pretty... more »
Manage Amazon S3 with DragonDiskDec 28, 2010 10:32pm GMT
Amazon S3 provides ample storage at bargain prices, but to put the service to practical use, you need a client software. There are a few command-line utilities out there that let you manage your S3 storage space, but if you are looking for a graphical client, then you might want to give DragonDisk a try. This graphical S3 client allows you to manage buckets as will as synchronize local director... more »
Tomdroid: Now with One-Way SyncDec 20, 2010 6:35pm GMT
The version of Tomdroid covered in a previous blog post lacked any advanced features like the ability to sync notes. A lot has changed since then, though. The Tomdroid developers have released a new version of the app which boasts a couple of improvements and new features. The most notable addition is the synchronization feature which supports syncing with the Tomboy Web service and SD cards.... more »
Keep an Eye on Network Usages with NetCounter for AndroidDec 18, 2010 11:23am GMT
Many (if not all) wireless carriers have bandwidth caps, so it makes a lot of sense to keep an eye on your network usage to avoid going over the limit. There are a few Android utilities that can help you with that, including NetCounter. This open source app lets you track bandwidth usage with consummate ease, and it can monitor both Wi-Fi an... more »
Create Presentations with EaseNov 29, 2010 5:58pm GMT
Although OpenOffice.org Impress offers a wide range of features for creating high-quality presentations, it's too heavy for users who practice the art of minimalistic presentation design. For them, a graphical presentation tool like Ease will probably be a much better fit. While this application may look rather bare-bones, it does include al... more »
