The repository pattern is gaining popularity in the PHP community these days. Here is a Base Repository class you can use to build … [Read More]
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Laravel Repository Pattern: A Full Base Repository Example for Laravel 4
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Simple CodeIgniter 2+ Messaging: MessageCI Spark
I am pleased to announce my latest CodeIgniter Spark, MessageCI. MessageCI is quite possibly the simplest messaging library … [Read More]
CodeIgniter 2+ .htaccess file
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Fix Elegant Themes Minimal Dropdown Navigation Appearing Behind Slider
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Haystack: an IndexTank client for CodeIgniter 2.0+
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View the SQL code of a Stored Procedure in SQL Server Management Studio
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Exchange 2007 Dynamic Distribution Groups with Custom Filters
Recently I was experimenting with Exchange 2007 Dynamic Distribution Groups for a client. I have the Active Directory profiles of … [Read More]
Backup Windows SharePoint Services 3 using command line utilities
I recently had a SharePoint server in a RAID 1 configuration lose one of its hard drives. Since the server was approaching it's … [Read More]
Allow non administrative users of Windows XP to adjust power settings
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Allow non administrative users of Windows XP to change the system time and time zone settings
I won't go into whether or not it is a good idea to grant rights to non-administrative users of a PC to change the system time and … [Read More]