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Installing PHP 5 and Apache 2.2 on Vista June 25, 2008

Posted by Bryan in : Coding, How-to, Microsoft, QuickTips , 1 comment so far

Sometimes you want to get things done right and sometimes you just want to get them done. When your installing a PHP 5 and Apache 2.2 development setup on Windows Vista using the automatic installers, it may seem like neither one of these is an option. This quick tip is going to save you a lot of time and trouble.
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QuickTip: Fixing a Bluetooth® pairing problem in MacOS January 13, 2008

Posted by Bryan in : Apple, PDAs/Smartphones, QuickTips, Tips , add a comment

If you’re having problems pairing a Bluetooth® device (for example a phone or PDA) with your Mac here is a quick suggestion. Make sure that your computer’s name (listed under System Preferences –> Sharing) is less than 20 characters. Longer names can cause problems with the pairing process in some versions of MacOS.