Windows
A Very Helpful Gadget
I am writing this on my Dell Inspiron 8600 with an external hard drive attached. It is on a stand that slides under my bed and works similar to the food trays in a hospital. Yup, me and my two little dogs are in the sack, with lots of pillows, TV, surround sound, and popcorn. [...]
Install Server 2003 Support Tools
When you install Windows Server 2003, there are several tools included with the operating system that can be used to troubleshoot problems. What you may not know is that there are additional support tools available that are not installed by default. You can easily install the Support Tools using the Windows Server 2003 CD. To [...]
Integrating DNS And DHCP
Windows 2000 introduced the ability to integrate two very important services: DNS and DHCP. Some DNS clients can dynamically update their own resource records with a DNS server, thereby eliminating the need for administrators to do so manually. Some clients do not support dynamic updates so you can configure your DHCP server to update resource [...]
From Computer Screen To Solid Object
It’s easy to envision the process of creating products directly from computer files… when you’re simply printing t-shirts or other promotional items. But what about when you need to create a product in three dimensions, completely from scratch? How do you get from the idea in your head to a computer file to a real [...]
My Microsoft Xbox 360 Review
In a single word: evolutionary. I haven’t spent much time with my brand new Xbox 360, but I can tell you that it’s a welcome addition to my existing array of home entertainment devices. Yes, this is much more than a simple gaming machine – a far cry from the Adventure cartridge for your Atari [...]
Transform Your Windows XP Desktop With Hyperdesk
Hyperdesk is an exciting, complete Windows XP desktop makeover system that uses Microsoft’s own theming engine. Hyperdesk is safe, easy to use, and transforms your start menu, taskbar, windows, desktop icons, and more into incredibly cool desktop themes. Also included in select “hypersuites” are super animated iTunes/Windows Media Player 11 audio remotes powered by Yahoo! [...]
Clipboard Help+Spell v1.05.01
Clipboard Help+Spell is a clipboard utility that automatically captures and stores all text content that is copied to the Windows clipboard. It automatically organizes entries by new and old and can remove entries after X days, back up the database, and filter the list by keyword.
Tweak Media Center Edition PowerToy
Tweak MCE gives you access to systems settings and options not normally exposed in the Windows XP Media Center Edition user interface, including remote control settings, Skip and Replay time customizations, user interface options, and more. It also helps you to optimize Media Center Extender for plasma and non-CRT displays.
Say-So
It’s nice to have a good old-fashioned discussion every once in awhile. If you only rely on your own understanding, then you’re basically setting yourself up for disaster. It’s definitely beneficial to ask questions and then genuinely listen to what others have to say. Whether you do anything with their advice is totally up to [...]
Safetyware
Alex wanted to know what software I use to keep my computer safe. The same day I was having an exchange with Clif, over at Clif Notes, about antivirus products. I guess fate’s decided that’s the subject of the moment – and well it might be, what with the bad guys sending out emails purporting [...]
