Playt Music from Network Drive to android/iphone other mobile/networked devices

How to use Optimus V to seemlessly play an entire music collection over wifi (>20,000 files) from a network drive, no server needed.

May require root. This makes my music collection completely portable around the house and I don't need to run any power hungry always on server to do it. This solution does not make the collection available outside your home wifi network but works great at home.

1) Install MortPlayer from the market. MortPlayer can read any folder as your network share. In addition, it does not require volumeid so it can index your files that are on your network share that you will mount to your sdcard without issue. (Other players won't work -tested PowerAmp, Default Music player,Meridian... many others -they won't index from a sd mounted share)
2) Install Mount Manager from the market. This is better than CIFS Manager because you can automatically connect on wifi.
3) In Mount Manager, map your network share for instance 192.168.1.116\music or whatever it is to your sdcard. Set the sdcard mount point to be something like sdcard/music2 or whatever you choose. This will make your entire music collection viewable under sdcard\music2 or whatever you chose as the mount point.
4) In Mount Manager, enable the settings to connect automatically to your shares when you connect to wifi, and disconnect when disconnected from wifi.
5) Launch Mortplayer and select the share you created on the sdcard as the primary music folder. Next wait patiently as Mortplayer indexes your gazillions of files. This could take a long time so make sure your phone does not shut off wifi during the process. You may need to tweak your battery saver or other settings to make sure it stays alive depending on your configuration.
6) In Mortplayer, make sure to turn off the scanning. Configuration>Preferences>Initialization>Update Folder Structure>Never. I would only manually scan if needed if you have a lot of files because it takes forever to do the initial scan.
7) (Optional -recommended) Make a backup of Mortplayer and its data if you can so if something gets foobared, you can restore the app and its data so you don't have to re-index again. I use Titanium Backup for this.
That's basically it! No server needed. You can play all your files from attached network storage. I welcome questions, comments, criticism, or improvements to this setup!

GMail Search & Filters : Search Syntax + some filter examples to auto label emails

References:

Gmail Filters : Exhaustive Syntax Documentation

Some advanced Gmail Filter topics

1. Create Gmail Filter to auto label incoming emails:

Requirement:

When an incoming email is received the email shall be saved to a label .\AWork\Jobs\Insurance if the email contains the word Cigna and if the email was not sent from jdoyle@RDTECHN9OLOGIES.NET

(Create the label first if it does not exist)

How to Build step by Step:

Search:

from:(-jdoyle@jrdtechnologies.net) Cigna

Filter:

2. Gmail Filters Syntax

Gmail Filter Syntax Examples for and/or searching:

OR
     to:adam OR subject:iPhone
     is same as
     {to:adam subject:iPhone}

AND
     to:adam AND subject:iPhone
     is same as
     to:adam subject:iPhone
     is same as
     (to:adam subject:iPhone )
   
() parens -> AND
{} brackets -> OR
    

3. Create advanced Filter to auto label incoming emails:

e.g: I need to move emails from Inobx into, I want to move emails based on following requirements:

If incoming email contains the words job or opportunity or contract and email is NOT from a job site alert, then save email to .\AWork\Jobs

If incoming email contains the words job or opportunity or contract and email is NOT from a job site alert AND email has the word Melbourne in it, then save email to .\AWork\Jobs\Melbourne

If incoming email contains the words job or opportunity or contract and email is NOT from a job site alert AND email has the word remote or telecommute in it, then save email to .\AWork\Jobs\Remote

.\AWork\Jobs

(job | opportunity | contract) -{remote from:{alert@indeed.com alerts@ziprecruiter.com inmail-hit-reply@linkedin.com noreply@updates.freelancer.com noreply@updates.freelancer.com info@mail.glassdoor.com noreply@glassdoor.com dartcontainer-jobnotification@noreply.jobs2web.com}} -in:chats

Looks like this:

.\AWork\Jobs\Melbourne

Search:

((remote | telecommuting | telecommute | remoting) -from:{jdoyle@jrdtechnologies.net alert@indeed.com alerts@ziprecruiter.com inmail-hit-reply@linkedin.com noreply@updates.freelancer.com noreply@updates.freelancer.com info@mail.glassdoor.com noreply@glassdoor.com dartcontainer-jobnotification@noreply.jobs2web.com})

Filter:

.\AWork\Jobs\Remote

Search:

((remote | telecommuting | telecommute | remoting) -from:{jdoyle@jrdtechnologies.net alert@indeed.com alerts@ziprecruiter.com inmail-hit-reply@linkedin.com noreply@updates.freelancer.com noreply@updates.freelancer.com info@mail.glassdoor.com noreply@glassdoor.com dartcontainer-jobnotification@noreply.jobs2web.com})

Filter:

When saving a filter be sure to use these options to move an email to a label:

3. Google Search by date:

 

4. Why Searching using Wildcard in Gmail doesn’t work and some alternatives

https://www.labnol.org/internet/advanced-gmail-search/21623/

http://sirlagz.net/2015/04/27/searching-gmail-with-wildcards/

(online2|online3|online4).provider.com

Root LG V10 TMobile H901 Android 5.1.1

Referenced YouTube How Tos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPLwFGxLQA4
and a few steps from here






However this only worked when I added these directions to install the fastboot driver, if you get <waiting for devices> at fastboot step, then follow steps here to get fastboot driver! http://www.teamandroid.com/2012/07/30/how-to-set-up-adb-fastboot-with-android-sdk/3/

I had to do extra steps, especially as related to fastboot drivers, if u have a previous adb sdk or ever rooted b4 you may need to do 1 or a few of the extra steps I had to do:

V10 root summary

Setup
  Get adb sdk :http://www.teamandroid.com/2012/07/30/how-to-set-up-adb-fastboot-with-android-sdk/
  Get fastboot driver: http://www.teamandroid.com/2012/07/30/how-to-set-up-adb-fastboot-with-android-sdk/2/
  SetUp fastboot driver: http://www.teamandroid.com/2012/07/30/how-to-set-up-adb-fastboot-with-andin oroid-sdk/3/
  Get recovery image: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/development/recovery-unofficial-twrp-t3239740
  Get SPU: https://download.chainfire.eu/696/supersu/


1) Enable USB Debugging, OEM, Unknown Sources,
2) Boot into fastboot restart (Volume Up / PlugIn or adb reboot bootloader from cmd window.)
3) try   fastboot devices, if it DOESNT work, then usb drivers are messedup,
4) If USB Drivers are messedup:
Use http://www.teamandroid.com/2012/07/30/how-to-set-up-adb-fastboot-with-android-sdk/3/,
Browse to:
".\Misc\Android\sdk\extras\google\usb_driver\android_winusb.inf"
Check if it worked, by browse to then cmd window

C:\Work\Tools\Misc\Android\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot devices
97e0401a        fastboot


5) If OK then
 
Commands:
  fastboot devices
  fastboot oem unlock
  fastboot getvar unlocked
  close command prompt
 
  Open new command prompt
   Supplemented from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtXlokk6JkQ&t=266s
  cd to .\mfastboot-v2
  fastboot devices
 
 
  fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.0-0-h901.img
  fastboot boot twrp-3.0.0-0-h901.img

Which is faster when copying files from a UNC or Mapped Drive?

Which is faster when copying files from a UNC or Mapped Drive?

Source = SeaGate Central 4TB Cloud Drive, Firmware: 2014.0410.0026
Destination = Toshiba External 3TB 3.0 USB
Criteria:
Files: 3 files,
Size: 61.2 MB, total 181 MB






Results:


Summary:


Mapped Drive: FileRate  Avg= 0.426 files/s
UNC: FileRate  Avg= 0.37files/s


Mapped Drive consistently provided better IO, keep this in mind when doing backups.




Detail
 
Mapped Drive
TotalRead = 183.4 MB
TotalWrite = 183.4 MB
TotalFiles = 3 (0)
TotalTime= 7.49 sec
TransRate= 24.49 MB/s
FileRate  = 0.40 files/s


TotalRead = 183.4 MB
TotalWrite = 183.4 MB
TotalFiles = 3 (0)
TotalTime= 7.13 sec
TransRate= 25.72 MB/s
FileRate  = 0.42 files/s


TotalRead = 183.4 MB
TotalWrite = 183.4 MB
TotalFiles = 3 (0)
TotalTime= 6.58 sec
TransRate= 27.86 MB/s
FileRate  = 0.46 files/s


FileRate  Avg= 0.426 files/s


UNC
TotalRead = 183.4 MB
TotalWrite = 183.4 MB
TotalFiles = 3 (0)
TotalTime= 7.07 sec
TransRate= 25.95 MB/s
FileRate  = 0.42 files/s


TotalRead = 183.4 MB
TotalWrite = 183.4 MB
TotalFiles = 3 (0)
TotalTime= 8.52 sec
TransRate= 21.53 MB/s
FileRate  = 0.35 files/s


TotalRead = 183.4 MB
TotalWrite = 183.4 MB
TotalFiles = 3 (0)
TotalTime= 8.96 sec
TransRate= 20.48 MB/s
FileRate  = 0.34 files/s


FileRate  Avg= 0.37files/s

SharePoint 2013 Quick Nav Group Headings : How to headings with no URL

Hello,

I found and tested a solution, please see below let me know if it may work.

Derived from this article http://geeklit.blogspot.com/2013/05/sharepoint-2013-quick-launch-heading.html

The below shows an option to allow created of Headings in SharePoint with empty URL and thus provide the standard HTML Heading grouping, use this to create Headings that do not navigate from current page.

Thanks !

Option 2: Use the “EDIT LINKS” option under the Quick Launch and leave the URL field empty. URL field is mandatory from Site Settings, but we can leave it blank here.

Fastest and Cheapest Schools for 2017 Intersection:

 

This list takes into account the following priorities:

• 1. Time
• 2. Cost
• 3. Accredidation

 

Accredidation

    There are six regional accreditors involved in higher education accreditation in the United States.[63]
   
    Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
    New England Association of Schools and Colleges
        (NEASC-CIHE) Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
        (NEASC-CTCI) Commission on Technical and Career Institutions
    Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
    Higher Learning Commission(HLC) (formerly, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA))
    Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission on Colleges
    Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC-ACCJC) Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
        (WASC-ACSCU) Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
    Board of Regents of the State of New York
   

 

List of the  Fastest and Cheapest

    http://www.degreequery.com/the-30-fastest-online-degree-programs/
    http://www.degreequery.com/25-cheapest-online-bachelors-degree-programs/
   
       
    Fast and Cheap *intersects BOTH pages above! 1st ranking is Fastest, then Cheapest
   
    4. Western Governors University
        18. Western Governors University (fastest)
             Cost:  $2,890 per term, or $5,780 per year of full-time study
            Regional Accreditation: The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
    
    
     8. Charter Oak State College
         26. Charter Oak State College (fastest)
         Cost: $263 per credit or $7,890 per year of full-time study
        Regional Accreditation: The New England Association of Schools and Colleges
    
    
   
     10. American InterContinental University
         23. American Intercon (fastest)
         Cost:  $302 per credit, or $9,060 per year of full-time study
        Regional Accreditation: The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
       
     21. Eastern Kentucky University Online
             (20. Eastern Kentucky University)  fastest
             Cost: $400 per credit hour, or $12,000 per year of full-time study
            Regional Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
    
       
   
   

Other Mentions:

    36. Concordia University-Saint Pau
        http://www.bestvalueschools.com/rankings/online-colleges-2016/
    American Public University
        http://www.bestvalueschools.com/rankings/online-colleges-2016/
   
   
    For that many credits...go with the big Three (Thomas Edison State College, Charter Oak State College, and Excelsior College). With those credits you can receive your Bachelor degree instantly. Go and read BA in 4 weeks (with zero credits) by Lawrie Miller

 

20170217:    
    Cheap!
    Fort Hays State University
        115

Business, Power User and Developer Tool List for Windows

I got many of these latest links as compiled by Scott Hanselman check him out at here and some more here

This list is a continuation of a previous Post, here 

 

File and Desktop CleanUp

Fences

Get rid of unwanted desktop clutter with Fences, the software that hides your icons when you don't need them. To see your files, simply hover your mouse over the screen.

Note: Though previously offered for free, Fences has begun charging $9.99 for its limited version.

Nimi Places

Like Fences (FREE) Organizes desktop into customizable containers - showing folders (e.g.: local folders, network locations) contents, displayed as icons/thumbnails on scrollable surface....

 

Automation and Macros!, Media, Programming and Text Tools:

http://scriptcs.net/
http://www.jetbrains.com/decompiler/
http://www.sublimetext.com/
http://www.flos-freeware.ch/notepad2.html
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb897434.aspx
http://winmerge.org/
http://www.kaxaml.com/
https://www.devart.com/dbforge/sql/sqlcomplete/download.html
https://www.autohotkey.com/download/
http://www.hanselman.com/blog/Windows8Step0TurnOnContinuousBackupsViaFileHistory.aspx
https://alanbarber.com/2015/07/14/my-developer-toolkit-list-2015/
https://justgetflux.com/news/pages/welcome/

 

Cloudbase Services:

http://mashable.com/2014/03/06/file-sharing-tools/#qnwvtgkJkPqp

 

File Sharing accross devices:

Pushbullet (Android/iOS)

I constantly share photos, screenshots and notes between my desktop browser and my phones for work. Pushbullet is perfect for that on both iOS and Android.

Synch with RoboCopy/xCopy (FREE)

http://www.sherweb.com/blog/how-to-synchronize-files-between-windows-servers/

https://sourceforge.net/projects/freefilesync/

 

 

NotePad alternatives:

1. Simplenote

taking notes without distraction

http://downloads.techradar.com/downloads/simplenote

https://simplenote.com/

 

2. http://www.qownnotes.org/

QOwnNotes is the open source (GPL) plain-text file notepad with markdown support and todo list manager for GNU/Linux, Mac OS X and Windows by Patrizio Bekerle, that (optionally) works together with the notes application of ownCloud (or Nextcloud).

http://www.qownnotes.org/installation#Windows

 

3. https://www.textdropapp.com/home/Help

The fastest way to edit text files in your Dropbox using a web browser.

Browser based 100%

 

4. https://write-box.appspot.com/

another 100% browser based solution

5. Dropbox Notes:

Apps for Dropbox Notes

• Android: Epistle
• iOS: Elements
• Windows: Resoph Notes (or any text editor)
• OS X: Notational Velocity (or any text editor)
• Web: Writebox or TextDrop

6. Misc:

Quip (iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Web)

Best for combining notes with documents and spreadsheets

 

7. Cintanotes

is a Windows-only Evernote alternative, and although it's also available as a portable app so you don't have to install it, there's no online version. There's no limit on the number of devices though, so if you're dedicated to Microsoft's OS that will be no obstacle.