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VMware Workstation 9 available

Got a surprise this morning when opening Vmware workstation to test a clients vm for recovery …. VMware Workstation 9 is now available! VMware Workstation 9 delivers the best-in-class Windows 8 experience and many innovative new features that transform the way professionals work with virtual machines. Key features in VMware Workstation 9:


Checking the health of your Sage Line 50 machine

Whilst working through an issue with slow performance on a clients  Sage Line 50 networked install – I came across a tool that other may find useful. You can find it here This free program will perform some key diagnostic tests on your Sage 50 accounting system. It includes a speed test that is ideal […]


WordPress improvements in 3.2.4

Just a quick review of some interesting  changes – from the updated 3.2.4 platform Live theme previews Try on New Themes Gone are the days of rushing to update your header, background, and the like as soon as you activate a new theme. You can now customize these options before activating a new theme. Note: […]


WordPress 3.4.2 update out

The latest update to wordpress (3.4.2) may address some problems that I have have seen on occasion. The release announcement lists … Fixes some issues in the admin area where some older browsers (IE7, in particular) may slow down, lag, or freeze. Fixes an issue where a theme may not preview correctly, or its screenshot […]


UKLUG – Day 1

Great first day of UKLUG in Cardiff – the premier Lotus / IBM developer or admin event each year. Once again managed and facilitate by Warren Elsmore and his team of yellow elves – it has been a pleasure to listen and learn from the presenters of the sessions. The opening general session was a […]