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Archive for the ‘Servers’ Category

July 16th, 2007

What Do You Want in Windows?

A recent article on ZDNet listed some of the features and additions that have been thrown on the table to be included in a future release of the Windows operating system.
These aren’t necessarily confirmed, just things that have been asked for by their beta testing user base.

antivirus included (I personally would love it if OneCare was […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments

July 13th, 2007

Adding New Blog to Windows Live Writer

I thought for sure I had posted about this error I was receiving when trying to use Windows Live Writer, but I couldn’t find anything in my previous posts. If I’ve overlooked it, I apologize, but as it’s still bothering me and I’d like a solution I’ll write about it again anyway.
Is anyone else seeing […]

By Jason Bean -- 6 comments

July 10th, 2007

25+ Hours Comes Down to a Few Different Clicks

Some of you may be aware that I’ve been on a little adventure to teach myself a completely new web programming language and learn a new tool at the same time.
I’ve just about ditched Dreamweaver completely and moved over to Visual Web Developer Express Edition. Along with learning a new software application, I’m also learning […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments

June 4th, 2007

SQL Network Connection Problems with Vista

Currently running into some walls, firewalls to be exact, when I’m trying to connect to my business partner’s computer to access a SQL database that we use to manage our client contacts, project tasks, to do items, etc.
We’re sitting in the office on the same network, connected to the same switch and I can’t see […]

By Jason Bean -- 5 comments

March 12th, 2007

More Information on Windows Home Server (WHS)

If you’re like me you’ve been interested in the possibility of the Windows Home Server sitting in your house and you know, servin’ stuff, since it was first mentioned on this site awhile back.
Debra Shinder at WXPNews has some great information about the features and possibilities in her recent WXPNewsletter.
The Windows Home Server also automatically backs […]

By Jason Bean -- 2 comments

March 8th, 2007

Pre-Emptive SQL Connections

For my “day” job, I work with a number of custom database applications that we develop. One of them being our complete task, CRM, project management solution. Normally, my business partner and I are connected to each other through the same network or a switch so I can almost always see his machine and run […]

By Jason Bean -- 1 comment

February 28th, 2007

Speeding Up Internet Explorer

Lots of tips coming around from PC Magazine again. Sorry folks, but I save these things in my Inbox and read through them when I feel it’s something that would help me out. If it helps me out, I figure there’s probably someone else that it may bring some joy to as well.
Sometimes when you […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments

January 10th, 2007

Windows Home Server

How many computers do you have in your home? How many purely personal computers that you keep separated from your work/business systems?
I’m just getting started along these lines. We have a desktop, a very old laptop, and 3 very old desktops. Then I have my work laptop. I’m working on getting the three old desktops […]

By Jason Bean -- 5 comments

October 22nd, 2006

Microsoft Charity Pricing Program

Nine months ago was the first time I had ever really heard of Microsoft’s Charity Pricing program and that’s when Jason Powell introduced me to it before.
Now Jason reminds us again of this great opportunity that Microsoft provides to charities.
Link to Microsoft’s charity pricing list … it gives all the SKU’s and retail prices open […]

By Jason Bean -- 1 comment

October 11th, 2006

Trying IE7 Again

I decided to try the IE7 beta again to see what’s improved. I really like it! I think they’ve done a better job of organizing and streamlining the default interface, although they have made it hard to really adjust it to even a more minimalist state like I prefer. I really try to shrink and […]

By Jason Bean -- 3 comments