Tips & Tricks

Often using callbacks and loops, it happens that we get repeated value for one variable, generally the last one. For example if you try to call a function (callback) using an array inside a for loop, you will end up calling it with the same data. Consider this code:

Almost all web pages make use of HTTP requests to load dynamic content after they have loaded. It might be using some library or simply using the XMLHttpRequest. It is also popularly known as AJAX request. Here we will explore the vanilla JS way to perform the request.

AVDs are a great way to test your application without having a physical device on hand. It can be easily reset and restarted without worrying about data on the device. Though they are little slower as compared to a physical device, but their merits overweight this performance gap.

Smart TVs are the latest in trend that are gaining popularity very fast. They come in all types (based on OS they have) - Tizen, Apple TV OS, Android TV OS, Fire TV OS and even custom linux flavors. Extending entertainment beyond DTH operators, they allow you to stream media and even cast them from your other devices.

Nothing compares to the way your message written in your own native language. Often you want to type it that way, but laziness takes over. But, did you know that you can do that now by typing in English and your message gets typed in your script.

WhatsApp is the medium of people for sending quick and short messages today. Billions of messages are exchanged every minute or so across the world using messageing apps. But their language is not usually English (but script is - roman)! Most people don't know that with simple steps they can send their messages using their own mother tongue without installing any additional app on your phone.

With spread of internet, now anyone can easily chat with their dear ones. The internet allows you to send your messages in a moments notice. But often the messages you send are not that meaningful, unless they are in their original script. They often get mis-interpreted and have to be said again. This problem can be avoided if you can type in your original script.

In this article, we will discuss about converting certificates obtained in PFX format (using a third-party SSL Signing authority or by an ACME client for free Lets Encrypt Certificates) and even Wildcard LE Certificates into format that you can use in your web server for deployment. This process applies both to a fresh acquisition of certificate and even renewal of your SSL certificate.

In this article, we will discuss about getting wildcard SSL certificates from LetsEncrypt (sponsored by EFF, Mozilla, Google and a lot of other companies).

VLC Media Player is a software that provides out of box features for the day-to-day tasks needed for a common man. It cannot just play audio, but also it can record video using webcam, record the desktop and even browse YouTube videos without any flash plugin at all. It also allows you to convert media files from one format to another. Be it audio or video, VLC is all you need. It is often helpful for web developers to convert any specific video for embedding in their HTML5 website. It also allows you to experiment with different video and audio formats and codecs.