How to create a copy of wordpress site into xampp running on your local PC

Having your wordpress site in your local PC will serve as a backup for the site. It also enable you to test new features in it before implemented in the production site.

Following are some steps for performing this task.

1. Using phpMyAdmin, export the database of your site. Replace the URL of original site to new URL in the exported SQL file.

2. Copy the whole wordpress directory of your site to local directory. Normally it is at:
c:\xampp\htdocs\wordpress

3. In your local server, create a new database to be used by the site. If possible, use the same database name as in your production server. You may like to refer to wp-config.php for information of the user ID & password. Configure uers access to the database using "Privileges" function of phpMyAdmin.

Joomla error: Fatal error: Maximum execution time of 30 seconds exceeded

One of the reason for Joomla to generate message of "Fatal error: Maximum execution time of 30 seconds exceeded ..." is with the max_execution_time settings in php.ini of web server's root folder.

This setting can be confirmed using the following method:

Administration > Site > System Information > PHP Information > max_execution_time

If that is set to 30 seconds,then you may get the above error when installing extension via Joomla Installer.

How to remove friends from MSN profile but keep them as Messenger friend

Just search the Internet and found the following steps to hide your friends from your profile page in MSN

1. Sign in to profiles with your Windows Live ID.
2. Click on Privacy settings, then Advanced.
3. Under Profiles and search, click on Basic information.
4. Under Friends list, move the slider to Just me and click Save.