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18 July 2008 12:44

[Rant] New [Rant] Tag

I’ve decided to create the new “[Rant]” tag to file things under I’m going to blog about that really get on my goat – first post coming soon…
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16 July 2008 18:52

[Misc] SmartFTP End of an Era

Well I’ve been using (and been very happy with SmartFTP) for a number of years now. However, it now seems they’ve decided to no longer offer the software for free. Thanks SmartFTP I’ve enjoyed the experience but time to hit Google for another free FTP...
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10 July 2008 13:35

[Misc] Windows XP SP3 available through Windows Update from Today

As Rod mentions , today is the day that Windows XP SP3 will be available through Windows Update. Get your bandwidth ready…
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09 July 2008 15:43

[Misc] Wasn’t life SO much simpler before computers…

I subscribe to numerous discussion lists, which the majority of time offer some GREAT information. But there are times when a question or topic gets started that I’m not really interested in. Now wouldn’t it be cool if when you received such a message...
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01 July 2008 16:36

[System Center] System Center Content Search – Not if you’re using XP

So Microsoft has released the “ System Center Content Search ” gadget which as it states: “ … makes it easier to find help for Microsoft System Center products because it uses Live Search macros to search specific sites instead of the entire web. ” Just...
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25 June 2008 13:44

[Misc.] I’ve missed my external monitor, tea, and System Center mug…

I’ve been away from home for a bit and it’s only when you are without something that you realise how much you miss it and how much easier it makes your life. I remember dual monitor support when it first came out many moons ago and my initial reaction...
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12 June 2008 23:34

[Beta] Network Monitor Beta 3.2 Now Available

Just seen on the Network Monitor blog that the beta of NetMon 3.2 is now available. It’s available on Connect under the “Network Monitor 3” program (not the easiest to find), but here’s a direct link: https://connect.microsoft.com/site/sitehome.aspx?SiteID...
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21 May 2008 10:57

BBC iPlayer doesn't work outside the UK - more money down the drain

That wonderfully British institution the British Broadcasting Corporation ( BBC ) offers a TV catch up service powered by it's own free downloadable media player called iPlayer . Once you've downloaded and installed it you simply choose the BBC...
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20 May 2008 15:34

Continual reboot issue when XP SP3 applied to HP machines

It seems that users of HP machines with AMD processors are encountering continual rebooting once they apply XP SP3. The problem is allegedly caused by the fact that HP originally loaded the Intel version of XP on these machines at the factory rather than...
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13 May 2008 14:51

HP to Acquire EDS for $13.9 Billion

I remember a few years back rumours going round that HP were interested in buying EDS but they never came to nothing. Then a rumour started that Microsoft were looking to buy EDS but again it never resulted in anything. So when my Communicator and email...
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13 May 2008 12:11

New KB Articles At Microsoft 13 May 2008 - Weekly Summary

Internet Explorer 6.0 944410 Two or more cookie files exist for one Web site when you use Internet Explorer to visit a cookie-enabled Web site 945688 When you use the "Run As" shortcut menu to start Internet Explorer 7, more child windows may...
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05 May 2008 10:56

Why can't developers make "network aware" apps?

I'm no app developer but one of the most frustrating things I find is applications that aren't network aware. When I'm working from home I have a direct connection to the Internet (no Proxy server). Of course when I'm in the office I need...
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29 April 2008 07:09

Can't stop watching this...

I've seen some fantastic, amazing things in my life but this is right up there, I just can't stop watching it and I'm SO glad someone put it on You Tube. I bet you can't guess what the surprise is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdEw8xnsZDI...
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22 April 2008 16:00

Microsoft Releases Latest Microsoft Security Intelligence Report

Company finds use of malicious software increasingly motivated by financial gain. LONDON — 22 April 2008 — Microsoft Corp today released the fourth volume of its Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR) at Infosecurity Europe 2008. The...
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18 April 2008 14:53

Cathy Moya has left the building...

I was very saddened to read on the " Configuration Manager Writers - Announcements, Comments and other Stuff " Blog that Cathy Moya has moved on to pastures new (thank God she hasn't left Microsoft completely). I was lucky enough to exchange...
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