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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