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Using the Microsoft Wireless Gaming Receiver in 64-bit Windows 7 or Vista
Getting your receiver to work as it should
A few days ago, I picked up a Microsoft-branded wireless receiver to use my XBOX 360′s steering wheel on my PC. To my horror, I discovered that the drivers included on the bundled disc were not compatible with 64-bit versions of Windows Vista or Windows 7. Here’s how I managed to get the thing going.
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Share user database tables between two WordPress installations
One database, one user list, two blogs
In a recent project, I found myself having to share user tables between two separate WordPress installations. This is common in multi-lingual websites, but might just come in handy for you as well. I am assuming you already have a WordPress installation in place and are now installing a second one. You’ll need to open [...]
Easily link to social media websites from WordPress
All-in-one solutions for your social needs
Where would the internet be without social media? A better place? Some would argue so, but whatever your opinions are on the subject, chances are you still have a Twitter and MySpace account, don’t you? In a recent project, I’ve had to create quite a few links to various social media websites and have come [...]
Integrate Google Custom Search Engine (CSE) in your WordPress Blog
Not fond of the built-in Wordpress engine?
Let’s face it, while the built-in WordPress search simply works, there’s something magical about the Google search engine. In this article, I’ll be showing you how to integrate the Google Custom Search engine kit in your WordPress blog by replacing the default search engine, and how to do it right the first time. You’ll need [...]
Modify and Install ATI drivers on your Windows laptop
Roll your own mobile drivers, easily
Unless you’ve never bothered to try and install video card drivers on your laptop, you’ve surely noticed that you simply cannot download and install drivers from the ATI website. You need to either download pre-packaged, modified drivers or better yet, roll your own. Here’s how you modify the driver’s setup information file to allow installation [...]
