Monthly Archives: October 2011


Winzip 16 – whats new

Yet another release of the vernerable compression utility Winzip Avoid email size limits and send up to 2GB, hassle-free Upload and post any type of file directly to Facebook Tap into your computer’s full zipping power with our new 64-bit zip engine Zip and write files directly to Blu-ray Disc Enjoy greater flexibility with support […]


Broadband caps – on an uncapped service

After a recent DNS failure and subsequent problems with mail delivery (or undelivery) one of my broadband providers decided after many years of service that the uncapped service I have should be capped – without any consultation with me. Its likely that I will move to another provider as both the means of capping and […]


VSS woes

A client reported some tales of woe regarding their backup strategy and random failures in the backup process. The servers involved were 2008 R2 with the hyperv role and exchange 2007. When investigated it appeared that they had been having very little success getting backups to fully complete on a regular basis. One idea was […]


Yet more forms to fill in

A contact asked me regarding a means of filling in forms (preferably using an IPAD) and getting that information sent back for central processing. I was able to say – “yes there is an app for that” – and the apps name is Form Connect and you can get more info here. The app will […]


Lean on me and I’ll help you carry on

Literally leaning on this problem was the answer. A client brought me an unusual laptop. They said that they had problems with it but that they had found a workaround. In order for this hp laptop to work – turn on then place both palms on the machine either side of the trackpad. Watch the […]


Time to (a)Muse yourself

Adobe have been working on a codeless approach to web design which may appeal to both beginners and experts alike. Adobe Muse – available here is an Adobe Air application which claims it came create powerfully impacting websites without a piece of code in site. Its still in beta but usuable enough for a good look […]