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If you’re encountering issues with MySQL not launching in XAMPP, here’s a reliable solution that worked for me. This method involves replacing MySQL files while preserving your existing databases. The Problem When attempting to start MySQL in XAMPP Control Panel, the service fails to launch. This can be frustrating, especially when you need to work on your local development projects. The Solution The fix involves replacing the MySQL installation files while preserving your database data. Here’s how to do it: Prerequisites Your existing XAMPP installation The XAMPP installer of the same version you currently have installed A few minutes of your time Step-by-Step Instructions Backup Your Existing MySQL Folder Navigate to your XAMPP installation directory (typically  C:\xampp  or similar) Locate the  mysql  folder Rename this folder to  mysql_old  as a backup Get Fresh MySQL Files Download the XAMPP installer of the same version as your current installation Ex...

TIRED EYES My eyes were getting tired of the screen after extended periods of interacting with the computer screen daily. I was looking for an alternative to improve my experience with using the computer.  The first option I tried was to use the built in windows narrator. It didn't work quite well because it kept reading every dialog box on the screen. It also kept reading menu items and things I really didn't want to be read out loud. So I sought to explore other free TTS solutions. But most of the free ones had the limitation of. using only the available windows text-to-speech voices which are largely mechanical and robotic sounding. The Windows Narrator had natural sounding voice but the TTS apps somehow could not access it to use. Instead, they used the default windows. text to speech voices which are not pleasant to listen to. The TTS app options that had natural sounding voices were commercial. This was quite frustrating that in 2025 there appear to be no easy way to list...