Make windows 8 more like windows 7
Windows 8 is provoking a Marmite-like reaction among users, but that doesn’t mean you’ll fall directly into the love or hate camps. It’s more likely you’ll find certain new features…
What virtual network adaptor to use in your VMware VM
Ok so you took the plunge and are running some version of VMware. Now you want to squeeze every bit of performance out of your hardware possible. In a previous…
Convert VMS to paravirtual scsi controllers
Why would I want to do this? well para virtual scsi controllers do not require as much system resources from the host to run and therefore give you better performance. woohoo how…
Symantec Backup exec default locking behavior change
If you are using a tape library with Symantec Backup Exec you have probably been annoyed hen you went to the library to remove a tape to see the library…
Good Anti-virus Software for Free
Well everyone has shelled out their hard earned cash on a antivirus product at some time or another. Well no need to do that any longer there are many free options out…
Exchange How to redirect to a secure exchange website
So you have exchange server and a webserver on your network with only one server. So what do y0u to get the folks that forget to put the https on the…
Windows 8 Install Unsigned Drivers
Most drivers these days are signed by manufacturers for security reasons as well as monetary for MS but that’s another discussion all together. But if you are like me and…
How to reclaim space after applying Windows 7/2008 R2 Service Pack 1
An often asked question is how to reclaim space after a service pack installation. We’ve talked about VSP1CLN and COMPCLN for Windows Vista and 2008. Now that SP1 is out,…
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