tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87243482335876994742024-03-13T09:23:54.596-04:00Technology MysterySo you are curious about technology where is computerized or just old fashioned mechanical, used in everyday life or professional life. Here is my way through some that, you might be interested in.elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-13567408605943800432016-06-29T16:49:00.000-04:002016-06-29T16:49:02.564-04:005 Reasons for not Customizing Appliance Devices<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As an IT Support Specialist I have seen many things that other support professionals do things on their environments that is not advised or suggested from support perspective. Appliance servers are servers however with a key different they are supposed to run only one software. Example would be like the google appliance or networking devices like the router switches from Cisco. This devices run on an OS that is customized for this purpose only so they do not run standard settings. Some System Administrator might want to run other software to save cost or play around or simply need to for what ever legitimate or illegitimate reason.</div>
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Here are 5 reason for not customizing appliance servers</div>
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Reason 1 : Break something that is critical for appliance Software</h3>
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Appliance software is created for a purpose to be hosted on that appliance. So the software and hardware is designed for that in mind. So before trying to installing something or configuring something always check with vendors Support. Do not go to consultants only. There are some fantastic consultants out there but you want to make sure you know your options. Examples are like upgrading java to the latest version on an appliance that requires to have particular version or the appliance software will not work.</div>
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Reason 2 : unable to fix problems/upgrade the appliance software due to custom configuration</h3>
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Sometimes the upgrade path breaks on the appliance because someone decided that they needed to customize the configuration to allow other things to run. Well you might just block the upgrade path to the latest version. Sometimes it is the vendors fault here but most of the time when you customize the software too much you will not able to upgrade you will have to migrate instead so you will have to spend more money to get a new appliance with newer software. So you will not get the same support from vendors for technical issues.</div>
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Reason 3 : Utilizing resources that are needed for appliance software</h3>
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As previously stated the hardware and software on an appliance are created for a specific task and configuration. If you add more services to run outside of the box you run into the problem like lack of hard-drive or over utilizing RAM or over utilizing the network card. You are dealing with finite resources and the device is tested with thousands and sometimes even millions of dollars to do just what it was designed to do. Hacking it out to run multiple services will slow everything down including what the appliance was designed for. Performance is one reason you want a separate appliance if you start hacking to add more services that that was not intended for the device you just threw out an advantage that you had with the appliance.</div>
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Reason 4 : Warranty issues with vendors</h3>
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Most vendors will only give best effort in some cases will void the warranty outright so when you need help when you call the vendor, they will not give the full support that you need. You have hacked and customized things that they are not trained or even experienced in so now good luck trying to get that quick fix you were hoping for since the Support tech first needs to learn what you did then learn how he can do it then see if that is supported. and If it is out of the warranty or paid support agreement well you are out of luck and you might even have to pay more for assistance now.</div>
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Reason 5 : Security loophole</h3>
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What happens when you install software it can open ports that now increase the risk for a security breach. If you know someone in security they will explain this with more services running means more chances of security breach as you increase risk. It is simple if the device what security tested, only allows some services to use those don't add more. for example don't install ftp server on a network device because ftp is weak. You need SFTP or SCP instead however if the device does not support it, don't add any of that since you will be opening ports that are a risk to the network now, and not just the device.</div>
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Don't get me wrong sometimes the default configuration can have a security risk or have something that does not work for your enterprise network so It is a good idea to customize and hack out the appliance. Just know what you are getting into talk to your consultants and your vendor Support. You want to talk to Support specifically because they know what can go wrong with a custom configuration or can get the information what the risks are by adding a customization.</div>
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elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-72628655144731985622016-06-17T09:21:00.002-04:002016-06-17T09:31:36.792-04:00Search Large files on Linux<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Ever wonder how to find large files in Linux but you have well there is the find command you can use here some examples I found really helpful.<br />
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If you want the current dir only:<br />
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If you wish to check all the files in the system then run the command from the system root (/) directory with sudo.<br />
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elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-22088361221052936512015-01-26T12:22:00.001-05:002015-01-28T14:40:35.680-05:00Becel Heart&Stroke Ride for Heart 2015<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Every <b>7 minutes </b>someone dies from <b>heart disease and stroke in Canada.</b> That's why I am fundraising for the <b>Becel Heart&Stroke Ride for Heart </b>on <b>Sunday, May 31, 2015</b> to support heart and stroke foundation. However I am also doing this for 2 other reasons. I want to ride my bicycle on the Don Valley Parkway and I want to get into shape.<br />
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First I would like to talk about the Heart and Stroke foundation which has contributed a lot for Canadians to support treatment and assist in prevention of heart attacks and strokes. If you check the <a href="http://www.heartandstroke.com/site/c.ikIQLcMWJtE/b.8747093/k.32AA/Our_Impact.htm" target="_blank"><b>impact page</b></a> you will read that they prevent deaths of more than 69,000 Canadians a year. If you think that the number is quite a big, It would be bigger if not for the prevention program that they run. Another thing I found out was that they contributed to the first ever heart transplant in Canada and were instrumental in many prevention programs to reduce heart related diseases by 75% in Canada. They even tell you where the money goes that you donate on the <a href="http://www.heartandstroke.com/site/c.ikIQLcMWJtE/b.8716195/k.7C89/Your_donation_at_work.htm" target="_blank"><b>your donation at work page</b></a> that outlines the details of the programs that they have succeeded. They have some interesting free eTools available for assistance with prevention of heart related diseases at their <a href="http://www.heartandstroke.com/site/c.ikIQLcMWJtE/b.5374487/k.91C2/Health_eTools.htm" target="_blank"><b>etools page</b></a><b>. </b>Check it out.<br />
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The Ride for heart is great event as there are professionals and amateur cyclists who participate in the race. they have 3 races 25km, 50km and 75km. I will doing the <b>50km </b>and I am excited to bike on Don Valley Parkway. Those who are not familiar with Don Valley Parkway. It is a main highway in Toronto that connects to the Toronto downtown to rest of GTA and as per law you cannot cycle or walk on it. This is the only time you can cycle on it and I am all for it. I do need to train as 50KM bike ride is tough for me at the moment.<br />
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When I was a kid I used to cycle almost everyday in Nairobi, Kenya. It would be my sister, my neighborhood kids and myself we would cycle through valleys, hills, tarmac roads, rough roads and pathways. While doing that without realizing I ended training my body with a great amount stamina and very strong lower body strength. I want to get that back.<br />
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Today I work more the 8 hours a day in front of a computer talking to customers over a phone doing IT Technical Support. Without doing the same workout I grew unhealthy and out of shape. I want to get into shape so the easiest way is to take on a regular physical activity that will allow some cardio and some muscular workout. So I started walking every lunch hour and also changed my diet by reducing fatty, salty and carb filled food items and adding more healthy balanced meals. I am a vegetarian but that mean nothing in terms of health if all you eat is chips and drink pop. Now I want to go to next level health with a regular cycling workout so I will train for this ride but also continue it after the event.<br />
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<b>So in all this I need your encouragement and assistance in support Heart and Stroke foundation please donate at my Personal Donation page at <a href="http://support.heartandstroke.ca/goto/vivekmistry" target="_blank">http://support.heartandstroke.ca/goto/vivekmistry</a></b><br />
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If the donations match or exceed $<b>1000</b>/- I will give a<b> one of a kind handmade art piece</b> to the top contributor and if there is more than one top contributor then I will run a lottery give the winner the art piece. I will announce the winner on the <b>1st June 2015 </b>after the event as that is the day when they close the donations as well for the event<b>. This is open to everyone even if you not in Canada I will ship this to you wherever you live. </b><br />
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You will have to wait for further Updates as I am making this art piece and I will reveal it in the next few weeks. Details to follow.</div>
elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-70837321641100616722015-01-14T14:09:00.001-05:002015-01-16T18:28:02.230-05:007 Smartphone Photography Tips & Tricks<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This is a really cool quick hacks/diy tips and tricks that can enhance your photos with your smartphone. Even if you have an old smartphone. check it out.<br />
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elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-13145406170037330112015-01-12T16:22:00.001-05:002015-01-12T16:29:44.657-05:00Je suis Charlie<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-48779260979539315842015-01-05T09:51:00.002-05:002015-01-05T09:51:32.075-05:00150th anniversary of Confederation of Canada<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
In <b>July 1st, 1867</b> Canada was born with confederation with the <b>4 </b>provinces <b>Ontario</b>, <b>Quebec</b>, <b>Nova Scotia </b>and <b>New Brunswick</b> all of which were <b>British Colonies</b>. Now in <b>2017 </b>is approaching and <b>Bank of Canada</b> in celebration of this will be releasing a new note to commemorate that <b>150 </b>years. However they are not going to just release them they want public feedback. so if you are a Canadian you should put your comments it is a quick survey on what symbols and themes should be on the new note. So below are links for the press release and the survey Check it out and go for it tell that what matters to you as a Canadian.<br />
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Link to press release: <a href="http://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/new-bank-note-canadas-150th/">http://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/new-bank-note-canadas-150th/</a><br />
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Link to survey: <a href="http://www.ipsosresearch.com/c150/">http://www.ipsosresearch.com/c150/</a></div>
elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-45469813452351365572014-12-18T17:24:00.002-05:002014-12-18T17:24:52.384-05:00first post on linkedin pulse<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I just posted my first ever post on Linkedin pulse. 5 reasons not to customize appliance devices.<br />
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<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-reasons-customizing-appliance-vivek-mistry">https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-reasons-customizing-appliance-vivek-mistry</a></div>
elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-70103408761788241662014-11-30T13:23:00.001-05:002014-11-30T13:23:14.378-05:00Cool custom pc builders you might not have heard<p dir="ltr">Came across a nice list of custom pc builders that I want to try check it.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Five Best Custom PC Builders - http://pulse.me/s/3a2DOt</p>
elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-19542924219237806212014-10-17T19:39:00.001-04:002014-10-17T19:39:29.396-04:00Sting at Ted<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I started watching one Ted.com video daily. Today I saw a video of Sting. He was rocking with the music. As an artist he talked how he got a writers block and could not come up with any new songs. Later on when working in shipping yard he started writing about other people and while doing that he found more about him self. Check out the video below or just go the ted talk.<br />
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elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-82476409827050876492014-10-15T22:21:00.001-04:002014-10-15T22:31:55.674-04:00"Linux Sucks" - 2014<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Found this video recently that talks about what sucks on Linux. Bryan Lunduke states the problems with linux and what really is the problem. I really like how he ended the video stating the main objective of Linux being free is because simply it is used by people for their own use. Does not matter what or how it is used. what matters it is used for what you need it for. the Keyword is <b>YOU.</b><br />
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elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-8754450213822962702014-10-15T15:57:00.001-04:002014-10-15T15:57:22.300-04:00Custom White Coffee table<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I created a custom Coffee table for a friend of mine this summer for a stage presentation he needed. I the table height he needed was more than 18". when he looked around he only found the them to $70 or more in stores. So I build him one costing less than $50. Check out new work on my @Behance portfolio: "Custom White Coffee Table" <a href="http://bit.ly/1EZ9Wyh">http://bit.ly/1EZ9Wyh</a></span></div>
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elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-50511087420560991842014-10-08T21:42:00.001-04:002014-10-08T21:45:14.839-04:00Cool way to web design for all devices<p dir="ltr">Checkout the link for cool info graphic on <u>how</u> design a responsive webpage</p>
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elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-91406917563316062782014-09-27T11:10:00.000-04:002014-09-27T11:10:03.328-04:00Happy birthday Google<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Today I found out is the 16th Birthday of Google. Happy Birthday Google. thank you for being there for all the searches when I needed help in school, when I wanted to prove my friends wrong, when I wanted to know thing with the thing in the thing, when I want to be lucky. have a great one<br />
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elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-30426738044866958062014-09-26T00:55:00.001-04:002014-09-26T00:55:52.021-04:0020seconds of awesome niagara falls<p dir="ltr">20 seconds of the The great Niagara falls: http://youtu.be/qKvPAxrJ8D0</p>
elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-43582541085761325992014-09-24T09:40:00.000-04:002014-09-24T09:40:33.358-04:00Free Video Editor Tutorial (Blender3D)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Ever Wonder How to Edit a video for free. You can use plenty of software out there. However I found this video tutorial on blender and I really like it. The playlist seems get updates time to time so you can learn new things on the video editing with Blender 3D. Blender 3d is an opensource Digital Animation and Graphics suite that is available free from <a href="http://www.blender.org/">www.blender.org</a> check it out.<br />
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elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-60754709421954268142014-09-23T07:34:00.001-04:002014-09-23T07:35:56.997-04:00ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission In A Nutshell<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-7185479898363890022014-09-12T20:09:00.001-04:002014-09-12T20:09:04.191-04:00Aerial photos from Trip to india<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
When to India on the way there and back I took nice photos using my Galaxy nexus an android smartphone. I uploaded them in flickr checkout the images.<br />
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elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-43297919557181228522014-07-12T19:53:00.001-04:002014-07-12T19:53:39.529-04:00Toronto downtown Canada Fireworks - July 1st, 2014<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/1l1RLoCKIJo" width="480"></iframe>elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-25035208302235189712014-04-23T20:11:00.001-04:002014-04-23T20:11:57.471-04:00New wallpaper created on the tablet for the tablet<p dir="ltr">Checkout my latest wallpaper i created on my nexus 7 as my wallpaper I used Photoshop touch for this.</p>
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I created this painting today at Paintnite at the office pub in downtown toronto. It was great painting, eating and talking with the people there. I went with my wife sort of our art date. They provide the equipment so you don't have to worry. It was lively environment and like you would in a art class minus the exam pressure and plus the great food. Definitely recommend it for anyone one who wants dinner and paint instead of the old dinner and movie night.<br />
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elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-71900097710417092014-01-15T11:49:00.001-05:002014-01-15T11:49:30.032-05:00winter nesting<div style="margin: 0 0 10px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.6em;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/elephantatech/11966890614/" title="winter nesting"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3823/11966890614_0223231891.jpg" alt="winter nesting by elephantatech" /></a><br/><span style="margin: 0;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/elephantatech/11966890614/">winter nesting</a>, a photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/elephantatech/">elephantatech</a> on Flickr.</span></div><p>While travelling on the evening subway to home I remembered birds nesting so I created this piece on Zenbrush for android on my nexus 7.</p>elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-68208068473906605252014-01-15T11:42:00.001-05:002014-01-15T11:42:54.753-05:00ninja battle<div style="margin: 0 0 10px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.6em;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/elephantatech/11966298595/" title="ninja battle"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3681/11966298595_263750bb1c.jpg" alt="ninja battle by elephantatech" /></a><br/><span style="margin: 0;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/elephantatech/11966298595/">ninja battle</a>, a photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/elephantatech/">elephantatech</a> on Flickr.</span></div><p>Stick figure ninja battle on a chalk board. created on Zen brush for Android while on the subway.</p>elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-64974849412216390722014-01-15T11:41:00.001-05:002014-01-15T11:41:22.634-05:00clown face<div style="margin: 0 0 10px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.6em;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/elephantatech/11967079396/" title="clown face"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5471/11967079396_49c2522144.jpg" alt="clown face by elephantatech" /></a><br/><span style="margin: 0;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/elephantatech/11967079396/">clown face</a>, a photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/elephantatech/">elephantatech</a> on Flickr.</span></div><p>Created a Clown face while riding the subway using Autodesk Sketchbook and ink for Android on my nexus 7</p>elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-55491302898792912242013-11-07T15:53:00.001-05:002013-11-07T16:47:42.611-05:0060s hipster portrait<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="margin: 0;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/elephantatech/10730944846/">60s hipster portrait</a>, a photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/elephantatech/">elephantatech</a> on Flickr.</span></div>
Created art while on the subway on Nexus 7 tablet using app Deco Sketch and then enhanced the image using snap seed</div>
elephantatechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055313948935517542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8724348233587699474.post-61348730579315415902013-07-04T14:21:00.000-04:002013-07-10T12:20:41.205-04:00How To Remove Protection from a Word Document<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b>How To Remove Protection from a Word Document</b><br />
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Have you ever come across an old word document (with .doc extension) that you protected from editing now you need to change it but cannot remember password and did not store the password somewhere to reference. Well here is a way to get the password.<br />
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<li>Open a protected document in <b>MS Word</b></li>
<li>Save as <b>"Web Page (*.htm; *.html)",</b> close Word</li>
<li>Open html-document in any Text-Editor</li>
<li>Search <b><w:UnprotectPassword></b> tag, the line reads something like that: <!-- HTML generated using hilite.me --><div style="background: #ffffff; border-width: .1em .1em .1em .8em; border: solid gray; overflow: auto; padding: .2em .6em; width: auto;">
<pre style="line-height: 125%; margin: 0;"><span style="color: #007700;"><w:UnprotectPassword></span>ABCDEF01<span style="color: #007700;"></w:UnprotectPassword></span>
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<li>Delete the Password between the tag <b><w:UnprotectPassword></b></li>
<li>Save the htm file</li>
<li>open the htm document in word again</li>
<li>unprotect it and save it to Word Document format</li>
<li>You should now be able to edit the word document</li>
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<b><span style="color: red;">Warning Note: this will remove any macros that you may have on the document.</span></b></div>
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