There was a time when a personal computer would just do what it was supposed to. I am referring to the tried and true Windows XP operating system. Over the last two years, newer computers came loaded with its successor Windows Vista. I have to admit, I liked the new user interface and some of [...]

While you may finally be able to achieve fast LAN transfers under Windows Vista, the high speed you managed to have gained may not last. The annoying symptom of moving large files over a LAN in Windows Vista’s is that network performance may simply slow down before the file is fully transferred. The problem was [...]

Last year, I setup a Windows Home Server (WHS) to run as a file and backup server. During the time, I connected with some of the industry leaders in the WHS realm. This was when I met a WHS expert by the name of Alexander Kent. Alex had developed a powerful Add-In for WHS called [...]

Recently, a client contacted me to share that their web server’s firewall was busy banning IP addresses from port scanners. Sure enough, a quick peek at the server logs show that there were indeed multiple IP bans lately. Most of these were temporary bans as the firewall did not deem these infractions critical enough to [...]

Have you ever wondered what your computer’s CPU or hard drive temperature readings are? What about how many hours your hard drives have been powered-on? Most users, indeed, will be able to retrieve these computer component temperatures. Given most computer systems have sensors to monitor these readings, it’s just a matter of using the right [...]

Even though we are living in a day and age of high technology, software manufacturers knowingly continue to release products containing major bugs. It is a pity that this happens but it is also normal practice and reality in the software business. Having said that, a good software company will also try to resolve these [...]

For those who have become dependent on Microsoft Outlook to manage emails, a calendar and a to do list, there is a new tool that will literally put Outlook at your finger tips – more specifically, on your computer’s desktop.
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There have been quite a few complaints that Outlook 2007 (running in Windows Vista) is not sending out emails properly when paired with certain Linksys routers. I actually experienced this recently – what a mess. Thought I would share a quick fix and save some of you from hours of hair pulling.
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I recently had to purchase a new computer to replace one that was beginning to show it’s age. Instead of performing a repair on Windows XP (again) to try and salvage another few more months of use, I opted to purchase a new Dell Dimension E520. This way, I can use the new Dell as [...]

It was time to purchase a new computer and I ended up buying a Dell Dimension E520. I will write a detailed review once more hours have been logged on it but for now, I hope this little tip can save someone hours of headache from Windows Vista transferring data at extremely slow speeds over [...]