How to fix Error for Bluestacks - Error retrieving information from server.[RPC:S-5:AEC-0]

Error retrieving information from server.[RPC:S-5:AEC-0]

Follow the steps mentioned and it may be solved:

1. Go to “Settings”
2. Applications>Manage Applications >Select “All”
3. Scroll to and tap Google Play Store >
4. Force Stop > OK
5. Clear data > and tap “OK”.
6. Tap the Back button to get back to the applications list.
7. Scroll to and tap > Google Service Framework
8. Force Stop> OK
9. Clear data >  “OK”.
10. Now reboot (switch on & off) your device.

By: Dhruv Kalaria On 11:04 AM

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How do I access files from Linux to Windows PC ?

Hello,

Working in IT industry you access different operating systems for various purposes. Sometimes it becomes really cumbersome to open a remote desktop connection to view some of the files. Mostly it happens in a scenario where your server is deployed in a linux machine and you are using windows OS as your development platform. So what is the simplest way to access your files directly in your windows machine in a window!

Its very easy and I am gonna teach you how to do it. Alright get ready and make sure you have your internet connection running on your Linux machine.
Note: Any Linux flavor is supported

Steps to follow:

1. Log in to Linux machine as su
2. Install Samba

 sudo apt-get install samba

3. Wait for the installation and once the installation is completed we set the username and Password for the application access 

 user@linux:~$ sudo smbpasswd -a user  
 New SMB password:  
 Retype new SMB password:  
 user@linux:~$  

5. Add following snippet in smb.conf file at end

 [<FOLDER NAME>]  
 path = <FOLDER PATH>  
 available = yes  
 valid users = <User_Name>  
 read only = no  
 browsable = yes  
 public = yes  
 writable = yes  

6. Now just restart the service with updated configurations

 sudo service smbd restart  

7. That's it. We are done with the sharing folder. Now go to Windows machine and open a new window.
8. In the address bar type following and bingo you are good to access any file in that folder.

 \\IPADDRESS of Linux Machine\<FOLDER NAME>  

Do leave your comments if you want any assistance and have a smart day ahead!

By: Dhruv Kalaria On 11:42 PM

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Search for Best Software Testers in the World 2014

Search for "Best Software Testers in the World"

The Software Testing World Cup is split into two parts: the online continental preliminary/qualifying rounds, and the world cup finals during Europe’s greatest Agile event of the year, the  Agile Testing Days 2014. The winning team from each continent will be invited to the finals. Up to 8 teams watched by an international crowd of testers will fight for the global crown of software testing.

Click Here for more Info

By: Dhruv Kalaria On 9:27 AM

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The Impact of Facebook acquiring WhatsApp - Hiding your last seen on WhatsApp

Recently, after the Facebook - WhatsApp multi-billion dollar deal, WhatsApp wants to hide everything maybe so now they felt that the last seen feature which a normal user felt a curse, was really a curse. People felt ghastly as they felt 'seenzoned' at times.

Currently, the feature is only available in the android version greater than JellyBean 4.1. The company has not officially rolled out the official version and will be soon available in the play store and hence available as a upgrade. Till then you can use the following beta version and have the experience. You can download the updated App from this link Download WhatsApp for Android.

Once you download the App, Follow the steps mentioned below - 

1. On the chat screen, Open menu - >Settings
2. Under Settings -> Account Settings, you have the option to disable hide you 'Lastseen'

The feature includes the option to hide your last seen time stamp from a selected few or all. Consequently, if you select to hide your time stamp than in that case you also will not be able to see the relative time stamp of the other person.

Enjoy and have Happy Hide and Seek Play. Please don't hurt anyone. Especially me !!!

By: Dhruv Kalaria On 9:38 AM

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Paul Walker Passes Away .... :( :( - REAL Video of the Accident

Its really a sad demise of the FnF Star. We all loved him so much. The most we can do is we can learn from the accident. Please we all should drive safely. Its fast but not furious. We get life only once. So take care.

By: Dhruv Kalaria On 3:30 AM

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Think before throwing your PS2 games. You can play them on your PC

There are two types of people in this world. One can afford a PS2 for professional gaming and others who have to adjust with their normal PC. But thanks to the software developers community who provide a middle ware platform through which you can emulate the play of PS2 in your home PC. To make this possible you have to install following mentioned two items and you are good to play.

Emulator Packages:
1. PS2 Bios - Bios will check for all the virtual hardware are working as expected. Click here to get the BIOS package for PlayStation 2.

2.PCSX2: This is the emulator package which is required to play the games on PC. Click here to get the latest PCSX2 package for PlayStation 2.

How to install:
1. Create the Image (preferably .iso) of the PS2 disc. you can use Power ISO or Deamon tools to create a disc image.
2. Update your existing BIOS with the new PS2 Bios.
3. Start the emulator. You can configure the emulator to give you Max/Mediocre/Min  performance.
4. Load the disc and you are going to rock with your games.

By: Dhruv Kalaria On 6:59 AM

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Movie Reviews - Man of Steel Superman by Christopher Nolan and Zach Snyder

Man of Steel Movie Review:
-Dhruv Kalaria

I am not fan of Superman. I have never seen the cartoon even. The same applies equally for 'The Batman' as well.  But one fine day i was forced by some of my friends to watch 'Batman Begins'. I was awestruck by the way 'Christopher Nolan' had screen played and directed the characters and all the sequences. It brought a life to the movie and later on the further parts need less to say all words would sound dumb to display the extravaganza.

With this mindset I entered the Cinema Hall. The movie started off and i really liked the way KRYPTON planet(Particularly the video telephony device) is created. The action sequences on the plant reminded me of AVATAR's final sequences, but very pleasant to watch. A child(Karl) is born in the planet since ages who has the right to think and lead his life through his free will. Russel Crowe has played a fantastic role as a father of the child and protecting him from the evils of Commander Zod. The child who is a special child for Krypton as he has the 'Atomic Skull' which can help in re-establishing the whole world of Kryptonians who is on the verge of apocalypse. This special child is sent off to planet - 'Earth' by his parents to save him from the total destruction. By the time Commander Zod is captured and sent for the sentence for infinite time. Moments later the world of 'KRYPTON' ends with great Visual Effects to watch.

The child is named as 'Clarke Kent' on planet earth. The connection between Clarke's mom on earth and him has given an emotional touch to the movie which is shows you no matter for a mother even though the son is not born from her womb can matter a lot. Its always the mother who teaches how to focus in our lives no different is shown in the movie. 

A saying goes like following- 'A Card of Ace is thrown to win the biggest battle'. Kent' father knew this and he did not wanted the world to know the identity of  Clarke. He even considered his life worth, a less of value and feathered in the Tornado.

Clarke's connection with Lois does not look very appalling might be am born in India where the chemistry matters the most. Commander Zod makes an entry and asks for the 'Karl' as he contains the DNA which could re establish the Krypton plant here on earth. Clarke surrenders himself and he is not happy to create the new civilization by destroying humans. He then starts to fight against the Zod and team which brings
ample and long action sequence which drives you crazy with the sound effect by Hans Zimmer ( Hats off to this guy).

Overall, a great movie to watch. Some of you might complain that the movie is un-necessarily stretched but i think the script demanded it. Do watch with your girl friends and younger siblings there are no sexy scenes in the movie. I was asked by one of my friends in comparison with 'The Dark Knight' series, i am not rating it higher than it. Master pieces are made by rare artists rarely.

My Dex Points are :

Emotions: 3.5/5
Story- 3.5/5
VFX-4.5/5
Sound-4.7/5 ( i know i am getting cheezy here)
Wow effect - 3.5/5
Overall - 4/5 a nice movie to watch.

Thanks for your support and inspiration.

Creators:
Director: Zack Snyder

Music composed by: Hans Zimmer

Screenplay: David S. Goyer

Producers: Christopher Nolan, Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, Emma Thomas

By: Dhruv Kalaria On 11:30 AM

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