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Replace Form Buttons With Images

Let’s face it–the default gray buttons that come with all browsers to go along with HTML forms are not very attractive. If you have a good look and feel going

Defining Static Data Members of a Template

Templates can have static data members. A definition for a static data member can appear in a namespace scope enclosing the definition of the class template that contains the static

Debugging Connectivity Problems

Identifying and solving connectivity problems is a frustrating process. Here are some hints to make your life easier. First, verify that you can connect to your server outside of SQL

Is the NT Screen Saver Running?

Use this code to determine whether NT is running on its screen saver desktop. NT5 has an SPI function, but this code should work on any NT version: Private Declare

Loop on Non-Numeric Indices

You might occasionally need to execute a group of statements with different and unrelated values of a variable. For example, say you need to verify that a number isn’t a

Create See-Through Controls

Most standard controls send WM_CTLCOLORXXXXX messages to their parent when they’re about to draw themselves. VB normally handles these messages and responds appropriately with the ForeColor and BackColor properties that

Software to Create Web Pages

Question: What is the best software package available for the intermediate programmer to develop Web pages? I have never created a Web page before, but I have about 20 years

Getting Disconnected When Online

Question: I often get disconnected for no apparent reason after being online for only ten minutes or so. Is this a normal occurrence? Answer: The reasons for being disconnected can