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I was trying to install Bugzilla and encountered this issue;  After a couple minutes making sure I had things in order, I discovered I was missing the postgresql-server-dev-X.X (where X.X is postgresql version for your distribution repository if you didn’t roll your own).
If you are using your distribution’s packaged version of the PostgreSQL server, [...]

I have opened up the forums to the general public.  This is a new addition which I hope will grow.  Currently there is one forum that deals with Malware/Spyware/Adware etc.  If you would like to see more forums for specific topics such as Linux, scripting, programming, troubleshooting, maintenance, etc. drop a comment here.
Visit the forums [...]

Group Policy Editor (GPEdit.msc) is not supported in Windows XP Home Edition as this version is not intended for entry into a domain.
Here is a tool from Doug Knox that will help with a few of the common lock-down tasks:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
Screenshots Here

If you try to open an EXE file and get an “Open With” dialog box, the below information may be helpful to you…
I have documented some methods of fixing EXE associations.
Programs Used
REGEDIT
REG
Start Registry Editor (REGEDIT)
Method 1
Start -> Run, type c:\windows\system32\regedit.exe click OK.
If that opens the Registry Editor, we’ve gotten through half the battle that [...]

Windows XP ONLY
A recent explosion of help requests for  Fake AV infection removal has been making an appearance to my inbox, IM, etc.  One thing about Social Networking:  You’re always available.  (LOL).
I wrote a quick batch script that will try to thwart most of the lame fake antivirus malware and hopefully get a good quick [...]

Visit http://www.techish.net/bugcodes/ to search and get help or continue on to see the full list of codes.

What is Google Public DNS?
Google Public DNS is a free, global Domain Name System (DNS) resolution service, that you can use as an alternative to your current DNS provider.
To try it out:

Configure your network settings to use the IP addresses 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 as your DNS servers or
Read our configuration instructions.

If you decide to try [...]

A blocking tool is available for organizations that would like to temporarily prevent installation of Service Pack updates through Windows Update. This tool can be used with:

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (valid until May 19th, 2009)
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (valid until April 28th, 2009)
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (valid for 12 months following [...]

 
 
Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
Genuine Windows® XP Professional
Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005

Home Productivity

Windows Messenger

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Digital Photo Organizing & Printing

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Digital Music & Video Tools

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Family Member Login

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Security

Latest Security Enhancements

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Remote Networking

Remote Desktop Access

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Access to offline files and folders

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Simplified access to networks & domains

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View websites offline

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Network up to 10 PCs

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Multi-User Environment

Group Policies and central administration

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Encrypting File System

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State-of-the-art [...]

Sometimes it’s necessary to terminate processes that are causing your computer to otherwise act unresponsive;  or maybe you can’t launch task manager to end the processes but you do have access to a command prompt.
Here are a few common uses of built-in Windows command called taskkill (XP Pro) or tskill (XP Home).  Taskkill is more [...]