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Microsoft TechNeT WIKI Coming Soon…
Feb 25th
Original Blog: http://blogs.technet.com/keithcombs/archive/2010/02/23/technet-2-0-episode-6-wiki.aspx
Later this year TechNet and the Server & Cloud Division will partner to launch the new TechNet Wiki.
There are a number of interesting features that are part of the Wiki implementation. You’ll notice a very visible tag cloud. If the pic is hard to read, click it or any of More >
Techish.net QR Code
Feb 20th
http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?chs=250×250&cht=qr&chl=http://www.techish.net/
More from Google here: http://code.google.com/apis/chart/docs/gallery/qr_codes.html
Wikipedia Entry Below:
Although initially used for tracking parts in vehicle manufacturing, QR Codes are now used in a much broader context, including both commercial tracking applications and convenience-oriented applications aimed at mobile phone users (known as mobile tagging).
QR Codes storing addresses and URLs may appear in magazines, on More >
Adobe Reader: Bloatware
Feb 19th
After reading Alex Verboon’s post about Adobe PDF Reader having such a huge footprint, I decided to remove the junk and go with Foxit PDF Reader. I have used Foxit before, but I think I’ve just been being ignorant lately. Look at the huge footprint for Adobe PDF Reader. 211MB compared to about 6MB for More >
Network Diagnostics in Windows XP
Feb 18th
Source: Microsoft KB914440
Microsoft offers a basic network diagnostic tool built-in to windows called “xpnetdiag.exe“.
To diagnose network connectivity status, the Network Diagnostics for Windows XP tool analyzes the following tests:
IP configuration test
Default gateway test
Winsock test
DNS test
Firewall test
Internet connectivity validation test
To run the program, simply click on Start -> Run and type: %windir%\network diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
If More >
Change Analysis Diagnostic Tool for Windows XP
Feb 18th
Source: Microsoft KB92473
Another interesting tool I came across called “Change Analysis Diagnostic Tool for Windows XP”. You can download the tool directly from Microsoft’s website. This tool provides an easy way to track changes to certain parts of the operating system. The tool lets support professionals better understand the modifications to users’ computers More >
Offline Crash Diagnostic Tool for Windows XP
Feb 18th
Source: Microsoft’s KB923800
I discovered a tool that has been around since 2007 that helps aid support professionals in determining cause of system crashes in Windows XP. The tool is called “Offline Crash Diagnostic Tool for Windows XP”. You can download it from this Microsoft link.
Note: I have XP Professional 32bit SP3 and this complained about More >
Jolicloud: A visual quick tour.
Feb 16th
Install and Enjoy
No more install hassle. We pick and install the best and most recent drivers for you so everything just works: WiFi, sound, Bluetooth, 3G, screen size.
Social Features
Jolicloud has been designed to make sure you can connect and collaborate efficiently, and easily share with your Facebook friends and other Joliclouders.
Cloud More >
HOW TO: Save and Restore Dial-up Connections in Windows XP
Feb 9th
I recently wiped out a laptop and needed to restore Verizon Wireless Broadband Access dialup account connections and discovered this method works that was outlined in Microsoft’s KB284269.
This step-by-step article describes how to use the Remote Access Phonebook (Rasphone.pbk) file to save and later restore dial-up connections, and to copy your computer’s connections More >
How To Get The ‘Security’ Tab in Windows XP Home
Feb 5th
Method 1
The Security tab is visible in Windows XP Home only when Safe mode is used.
Start Windows XP Home in Safe Mode
Method 2
Download and install the Security Configuration Manager from Microsoft.
Click on this link, and save the download somewhere handy.
Run the downloaded file, which is a self extracting archive.
Choose a More >
Facebook.com resolving to 59.24.3.173
Feb 4th
Weird issue; This is a Korea Net (KORNIC) network that Facebook.com was resolving to on Windows Server 2003 DNS Server Cache. Cleared DNS Server cache, dumped workstation cache (ipconfig /flushdns && ipconfig /registerdns) and it’s resolving properly now.
Lookup against local DNS server:
nslookup www.facebook.com
Server: mydomain.local
Address: 10.3.0.254
Non-authoritative answer:
Name: www.facebook.com
Address: More >