: The executable is digitally signed and the signature should state: "Akeo Consulting" (v1.3.0 or later) "Pete Batard - Open Source Developer" (v1.2.0 or earlier) Rufus: Reliable USB Formatting Utility (with Source), read the introduction, FAQ, and support forum. Completely free, an…
Why would you want to encrypt the directory where Windows 8 keeps its big honkin' Windows.edb file and index files? That directory is where the very handy "Windows Search" function keeps it stuff. And searching around for a bit on Google, I noticed there's little information about whether…
SeeEye2Eye first look, a webcam eye contact device for Google+ Hangouts? I don't know, you be the judge! What I mean is that I just got the device, and am using it for the first time live, tonight, right on The Average Guy Podcast, "The first one about Virtualization." All the links and …
Whatever backup software you use, start by checking if you have a valid backup, from back when your Chrome bookmarks, cookies, plugins, and other "personality" settings were working, just the way you liked them. My own recent saga features another valiant rescue by Windows Server 2012…
If you used Microsoft IntelliPoint drivers under Windows 7 for your Bluetooth mouse, then upgraded to Windows 8 and have experienced some mouse issues, then this tip may help you. My experience was with a 64 bit Windows 7 to Windows 8 upgrade, but this article likely applies to 32 bit Windows…
The Lenovo ThinkPad USB 3.0 Docking Station (0A33970) is available from Amazon here. If you want to learn more about the possibility of getting more monitors hooked up to your USB 3.0 equipped system, you've come to the right place. Should work with nearly any brand of recent vintage laptop or de…
How to move a YouTube Channel association from one Google Account to another. An admittedly somewhat advanced procedure. This works if: you're willing to delete the YouTube Channel that is currently associated with your primary Google account, the one you regularly use for stuff like Gmail, …
I've been looking for a way to avoid Windows Server 2012 Essentials Dashboard warnings, nagging me about my Windows Defender definitions getting out of date on the dozen client PCs backed up daily. Fixing this, with automatic download and install of these definitions, could have the side-benefit of a …
Had an infuriating bug bite me recently, on my primary Windows 8 Pro 64 bit system. Get this. Desktop apps ran fine, including those that access the web, such as browsers. Very fast, quick start-up times, instantly online. Helped by a fast SSD like my 256GB OCZ Vertex 4. Here's the twist. Running a …
I've been given the opportunity to be a guest author over at IT Pro Guru Blog, by Systems Management Expert Dan Stolts of Microsoft. I've gotten to know Dan from the variety of virtualization user groups in the Boston area he and I attend, including Virtualization Group - Boston that he helps lead, …
Aug 26 2015 Update - Still works with Windows 10 running Outlook 2016 in both the preview and the released version, phew!), see details below. Nov 15 2021 Update - Still works with Windows 11 running Office 365 with Outlook Version 2110 (Build 14527.20234), see details below. Original article…
It's way too easy to accidentally drag and drop a windowed-application to the dead-zone, behind the Taskbar across the bottom. With a mouse, or with a touchscreen. See the video below for a demonstration of the problem and solution, using your mouse cursor. It's easy enough to just kill the window,…
Santa arrived a day early, with a Yoga joining our family of zillas today, ordered on Nov. 24, but arriving on Dec. 20, weeks ahead of the Jan 2013 expectations. Let's call it yZilla. It's really called a Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13, which is really a convertible Ultrabook/tablet at 13.3" 1600x900 …
Accell UltraAV B142C-010B DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.2 Cable with Latches (10 Feet / 3m) I've been using my Nixeus 2560x1440 monitor for months now, sandwiched nicely between two 1920x1080p monitors, a set up I describe here: How to enjoy Windows 8 on your Lenovo ThinkPad W520 laptop, with 3…
This shouldn't have been so difficult, but I'm afraid it was. A lot of trial and error. Cabling, BIOS settings, and drivers. But it works, and works well, if you get all the details just right. This article will help W520 owners that are blessed with a high-end graphics workstation-class laptop.…
The original article announcing my plans to attend this tech-fest weekend found here, with group photo and Google Hangout recording at the end of this article. This article was extensively revised on Oct. 22: please consider reading it again, since a lot has been fixed and added. Friday October…
Jul. 12 2013 Update: Unfortunately, buy-it-once FingerPrint is no longer sold, replaced by Presto, which I haven't tested, but is reviewed by The Wall Street Journal here. This article kept for archival purposes only. I routinely use FingerPrint in my home, and in other family member's homes, such…
Feb 02 2014 Update: This article has been superseded by a new, improved technique: Sep 05 2012 article, as originally published: Don't like that enormous waste of space your browser takes for tabs, URLs, and bookmarks, when trying to get used to the new VMware vSphere Web Client GUI? When…
Nixeus WQHD 27" S-IPS Ultra High Resolution 2560x1440 PC/MAC Monitor NX-VUE27 available on Amazon here. For the full backstory on my quest for a good monitor, you may wish to read the following article first: TinkerTry.com/close-look-qnix-qx2700-led-2560x1440-27-inch-monitor and Nixeus' new…
Good ways to play back VOB files (from DVDs, etc.) while waiting for Windows Media Center to come to Windows 8 RTM (explained here and here). Neither are full substitutes for the rich Windows Media Center experience, but at least you'll have a stop-gap solution. You can go with Video LAN Client…
Consider giving this simple site a try yourself, usbflashspeed.com where you can see user-contributed test results for many thumb drives. See also a nice review of the site over here. For me, I made sure I had the latest/recommended USB 3.0 2.1.32.0 driver installed for my tZilla laptop from here, th…
Windows 8 system requirements listed here (and above) include the big gotcha: at least 20GB free disk space is required on your C: drive for 64 bit upgrade installs. This is likely to still be the case with the RTM (arriving August 15th). If you have a workstation-caliber laptop, like my vZilla and …
Did a little cleaning, wall-painting, cable-management, and desk-lowering (with a circular saw) while off from work this past week, with the "before" picture seen here. Seems to be a great time to share the list of what I use on my newly-organized, more-ergonomic desk, now 27" in …
Notice "pbraren" Domain login at left, and Windows 8 with Workgroup local login at right This testing was done with build 8400 of Windows Server 2012 Beta Essentials, but will very likely apply to the released version of Windows Server 2012 Essentials. This new small business geared s…
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After 6 successful years testing then shipping well over 1,000 Xeon D Bundles, Wiredzone had to stop selling them in mid-2021 due to cost, supply, and logistics challenges. So far, Xeon D-1700/2700 (Ice Lake D) was a minor refresh for 2023, with Xeon D-1800/2800 (Granite Rapids D) refresh looking a little better for 2024. More cores, but still just PCIe Gen4 and DDR4. Looking ahead, I'm glad it's Pat Gelsinger at Intel's helm. I'm also grateful to have had the honor of working at VMware when Pat was the CIO there. I'll leave it at that, given the whole Broadcom thing.
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