Introduction: When I am on holiday, I had another iPod which is linked with another computer. However, if I cap them into another computer, the application will immediately look at my “Music Library” and erase my entire collection. So, I would suggest you to be careful and read this tutorial.

Method 1 – Music Library File Transfer & Rebuild

1.] Look for these files and transfer them through another computer. However, they must be readable and editable from another computer.

C:\Documents and Settings\Lair360\My Documents\My Music\iTunes

— Files —
iTunes Music Library.xml
iTunes Library.itl
iTunes Library Extras.itdb
iTunes Library Genius.itdb

2.] Insert your iPod from another computer (the machine that you want to synchronize and transfer your music).

3.] Let your iTunes library rebuild your “Music Library”.

Method 2 – Drag & Drop

1.] Execute iTunes and look at your iPod menu. There should be two boxes: “Manually Manage Music and Videos and Enable Disk Use.” All you need to do is highlight them and exit iTunes.

2.] Hold “SHIFT” and open iTunes. There will be a small dialogue box: “Choose iTunes Library”.

3.] Select this option: “Create Library” and navigate yourself to “Preference”. After that, you should go to “Advance Tab” and check “Keep iTunes Music Folder Organized”

4.] Now, you will need to access your iPod drive and take a look at this directory.

*iPod_Drive:\iPod_Control\Music\

5.] Copy these folders into your “iTunes Library” and let it organize all of your music files, playlist and albums.

6.] You are done!

Method 3 – Drop them into your music folder

1.] Execute iTunes and look at your iPod menu. There should be two boxes: “Manually Manage Music and Videos and Enable Disk Use.” All you need to do is highlight them and exit iTunes.

2.] Hold “SHIFT” and open iTunes. There will be a small dialogue box: “Choose iTunes Library”.

3.] Select this option: “Create Library” and navigate yourself to “Preference”. After that, you should go to “Advance Tab” and check “Keep iTunes Music Folder Organized”

4.] Now, you will need to access your iPod drive and take a look at this directory.

*_Drive:\iPod_Control\Music\

5.] Create a new folder on your Desktop and copy these music folders into your new folder

6.] Locate your “iTunes Library Folder” and drop them in there for process.

C:\Documents and Settings\Username\My Documents\My Music\iTunes\iTunes Media\Music

Notes: your music folders (directory) may be different. Therefore, it is recommended to check your “Music” folders before copying. Secondly, your iPod’s music folder needs to be viewable. In other terms, it can’t be hidden.

7.] Look into your iTunes application and select your “Music” folder which is shown in your “iTunes Media – Music” folder.

8.] Click Ok and let the application recompile your music files, folders and directories.

9.] You are done!

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Easy Updates – R4 Revolution

Three days ago, I was speaking with my friend in a public chat-box. However, we kind of ran into some trouble with this user who was trying to install a new firmware for his R4 Revolution. So, to reduce the hassle and time, I had decided to write this tutorial for gamers to update / install new firmware.

Hardware Requirements
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1 x R4 Revolution Cartridge
1 x 2GB – SD / TF Card (Micro SDTF)
1 x DS Lite Console

Software Requirements
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1 x SD Reformat Application
1 x Wood R4 Firmware

Link: http://lair360.co.uk/blog/downloads/

1.] Download the required software and insert your SD/TF card into a ‘USB dongle / Card reader.’

2.] Backup your games and your media file. But, don’t forget to place them in a safe place, so that you can restore them after the reformat procedure.

3.] Install “SD Reformat” application if you haven’t done it already and reformat your SD/TF card. However, to keep everything normal, I would suggest you to keep all of the settings as default, just before you hit the ‘reformat’ button.

4.] Extract your firmware – Wood R4 and drop these files / folder into your SD/TF card (root directory).

__rpg
_DS_MENU.DAT

These files / folder is located – one level – below “root_r4” directory. Nevertheless, if I were you, I would rather look for the system files and drop them into the card. However, if you don’t, the card will not boot! Simple…

5.] Safely remove your ‘USB dongle / Card reader’ and let the DS console configure your settings. After that, just turn of your DS console and remove your card.

6.] Insert your SD/TF card into your ‘USB dongle / Card reader’ for the second time and create a new folder. However, it must be in your root directory…

7.] Download all of your favorite games or restore your previous files in that folder. Nevertheless, if you already have a game folder, just drop them into the root directory.

8.] Safely remove your ‘USB dongle / Card reader’ and have fun!

9.] You are done!

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<?php
/**
 * Block Proxies - PHP
 * Copyright 2010 - Lair360
 */

function checkProxy {
if($_SERVER['HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR'] || $_SERVER['HTTP_X_FORWARDED'] || $_SERVER['HTTP_FORWARDED_FOR'] || $_SERVER['HTTP_CLIENT_IP'] || $_SERVER['HTTP_VIA']) {
die('No proxies allowed');
	}
}
?>

4.] Save the changes and refresh your webpage.

Notes: What these codes do is: check your browser if the user is behind a proxy or using a proxy provider. After that, it will block the offending users (proxy users) from accessing your webpage or to a specific page.

<?php
function plc_comment_post( $incoming_comment ) {
	$incoming_comment['comment_content'] = htmlspecialchars($incoming_comment['comment_content']);
	$incoming_comment['comment_content'] = str_replace( "'", '&apos;', $incoming_comment['comment_content'] );
	return( $incoming_comment );
}

function plc_comment_display( $comment_to_display ) {
	$comment_to_display = str_replace( '&apos;', "'", $comment_to_display );
	return $comment_to_display;
}

add_filter( 'preprocess_comment', 'plc_comment_post', '', 1);
add_filter( 'comment_text', 'plc_comment_display', '', 1);
add_filter( 'comment_text_rss', 'plc_comment_display', '', 1);
add_filter( 'comment_excerpt', 'plc_comment_display', '', 1);
?>

Notes: when this code is active, it will immediately stripped every HTML code and convert them into plain text. In other terms, the actual links will be visible. But, they are un-clickable. This would make your blog a lot safer from unwanted code – injections or modifications from cyber – criminals.

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DELETE FROM wp_comments WHERE comment_approved = 'spam';

Code lists
——————–
0 = Comment Awaiting Moderation
1 = Approved Comment
spam = Comment marked as Spam

Now, if you don’t want to keep these maniacs in your moderation queue / spam box, then, I would advise you to use these PHP source. However, you must place this script inside your “function.php” directory for it to work.

<?php
function verify_comment_referer() {
    if (!wp_get_referer()) {
        wp_die( __('You cannot post comment at this time,
as you will need to enable referrers in your browser.') );
    }
}
add_action('check_comment_flood', 'verify_comment_referer');
?>

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http://www.m3wiki.com/index.php/M3_DS_Simply_Software

Mirror: http://storageserver.co.uk/files/1849/M3_Simply_English_v1.14.zip.html
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- 1 x Panasonic SD formatter 2.0

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/sd/download/

- 1 x Winrar 3.9x

http://rarlab.com/

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Notes: this tutorial was written for beginners and for user’s who had difficulty updating their “M3 Simply” firmware. For other user who doesn’t have a copy of this cartridge, I would recommend you to buy one from a reliable website. I would recommend this: http://www.aria.co.uk

1.] Go to the given link and download “Panasonic SD formatter”.
2.] Install the application; take out your “Micro SDTF” card and plug it into a mobile card reader or a USB card reader (Micro SDTF compatible). After that, you will need to plug into your computer and let it synchronize.
3.] Execute “Panasonic SD formatter” and reformat your card. But, please keep all settings as default and don’t touch the card when it is reformatting!
4.] At this stage you will have a blank “SDTF” card. But, don’t forget to download your M3 Simply Firmware and extract these files / folder into your root directory: “_system_, Moonshl, _DS_MENU and _DS_MSHL”.
5.] Create a new folder and name it as: “Games / NDS / ROM” and drag all of your games into that folder.
6.] Safely remove your “Micro SDTF” card and carefully slot the little thing into your “M3 Simply” cartridge”.
7.] Place the “M3 Simply” cartridge into your DS console and have fun!
8.] You are done!

How to install Wood R4 operating systems

If you want to use Wood R4 firmware, you will need to reformat your “Micro SDTF” card and go to this given link: http://lair360.co.uk/blog/downloads/
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1.] Reformat your “SDTF card” with this software: “Panasonic SD formatter” and keep everything as default.
2.] Download “Wood R4” firmware and extract everything into your root directory.
3.] Create a new folder and name it as: “Games / NDS / ROM” and drag all of your games into that folder.
4.] Safely remove your “Micro SDTF” card and carefully slot the little thing into your “M3 Simply” cartridge”.
5.] Place the “M3 Simply” cartridge into your DS console and have fun!

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2.] Use your “Panasonic SD formatter” and reformat your cards.
3.] Extract the contents and drop everything inside your “Micro SDTF” cards.
4.] Safely remove your “Micro SDTF” card and plug it into your R4 DS cartridge.
5.] Boot up your Nintendo DS Lite and have FUN!

Optional – not required!

6.] Get yourself a cold drink and have some fun!

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