Server Maintenance and Flickr
We were having an occasional hang issue with a Dell Server running Windows Storage Server. We monitored the processes on the server. We disabled as many services as possible. We kept trying to narrow...
View ArticleInstalling Windows XP on a Compaq Presario C500
A little over a year ago, my mother purchased a Compaq Presario C500 laptop. Her needs for a laptop are primarily web browsing and other light processing. This machine is more than adequate for her...
View ArticleNew Machine – CPU Fan Spins for Less than a Second, No Boot
For Christmas, we gave my kids a new machine. I bought a bare-bones machine from TigerDirect. We wrapped each component separately, so I did not assemble it until Christmas day. I assembled the...
View ArticleWashington Residents – Free Computer and Monitor Recycling
On January 1, Washington state started a program promoting free recycling of computers, monitors and other electronics. Over the years, I have acquired a large number of electronics which I no longer...
View ArticleAtlassian Stimulus Package – Offer Expires April 24, 2009
I just got this in my inbox — quite a deal if you are looking to tryout JIRA or Confluence. For this week only, we’re offering a special 5-user “starter” license of JIRA and Confluence for only $5...
View ArticleUsing Nagios to Monitor Test Systems
Nagios is a well known tool with operations teams. It is used to monitor all kinds of operational parameters – from simple machine up/down monitoring to detailed data collection. However, I have...
View ArticleRemote Desktop Keyboard Shortcuts
I often use Microsoft’s remote desktop software to connect to various machines. My hands also use shortcuts for various actions via pure muscle memory. However, when using remote desktop, the...
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