Monthly Archives: September 2015


AutoCAD 2007 and Windows 7

A client called recently regarding the failure of AutoCAD 2007 to launch on a Windows 7 domain connected PC when a new user logged on for the first time. AutoCAD 2007 would not start and the app would display a message about compatibility issues and then nothing else would happen. Checking with task manager there […]


Icon UK 2015 nearly here

Its that time of year that the IBM XPAGES and Connections developer / admin community meets up for an event that is one of a kind. Getting an opportunity to ask questions directly to the developers and contributors that shape the xpages landscape can be a bit daunting and I think most people come away […]


WordPress update to 4.3.1

WordPress 4.3.1 is now available. This is a security release for all previous versions and you are strongly encouraged update your sites immediately. This release addresses three issues, including two cross-site scripting vulnerabilities and a potential privilege escalation. WordPress 4.3.1 also fixes twenty-six bugs. For more information, see the release notes or consult the list of changes.


Living with a Fitbit Surge

Having previous had the Fitbit Zip – in fact two of them I had experienced the app and the tools that the units offer for tracking activity. However the ease of losing the units did not enamour them to me so I considered alternatives but eventually settled on the Fitbit Surge. The wrist mounted “watch” […]