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Find an old archived link on web

In recent past, I'm need of a tool, to which the provider no longer provides the link to download. Previously I've blogged about Openlogic , which serves this purpose. Openlogic contains unofficial fork of the original repository, and to be precise, I haven't found the tool I'm in search of. I found Internet Archive : Wayback Machine , while searching for it. It has got 412 billion stored pages and you may look into older versions of any website or you can get link to any software/tool which used to be a website. All you have to do is, provide a link or part of a link to search. For example, to know how my website used to be in 2013, just type http://www.thechaithanya.com and you can see a calender with some of the dates highlighted, on which they had the snapshot of my website. You can even provide a part of link. For example, to get the link of older version of Android ADT, search using http://dl.google.com/android/adt/* You can find a set of links and...

Dial-up connection using Command prompt

Connecting to internet using mobile partner or some other program is simple. But it consumes your system resources(around 200 MB of RAM). You can simply save your resources by using command prompt. This method is applicable only on Windows platform. First, install the device driver and create the dial-up connection, or just install the mobile partner(or software that came along with your modem) and connect using it(it will automatically create the dial-up connection). now you can exit that program. Here is the procedure to connect using command prompt: Open command prompt Type the following command rasdial "CONNECTION NAME" Ex: rasdial "TATA DOCOMO INTERNET" To disconnect, rasdial "CONNECTION NAME" /Disconnect You can also automate this process by creating batch file. Connect Open any text editor and copy the following code :Redial rasdial "CONNECTION NAME" if %errorlevel% == 0 exit goto Redial; Replace the CONNECTI...

Keyboard keys not working

Recently I faced an issue with my laptop keyboard. Some of the keys are not working. As it is still under warranty, I thought of replacing the keyboard. When I contacted customer support, after listening to the problem he asked whether I tried DRAINING. Then he explained me the procedure, and guess what - it's working perfectly again. Here is the procedure of DRAINING: First shut down the laptop/notebook Remove the battery Also unplug the adapter Now press and hold the power button for about 25-30 seconds Insert the battery again Now power on the laptop by pressing power button(normal booting) Now your keyboard will work again normally. If the problem still persists, consider replacing the keyboard.