Mysterious HTTP Authentication Required for Reports
A few weeks ago we had a very odd problem our LANDBOSS nightly build site. Every time we tried to access the reports it would asks us for authentication. This would be the HTTP authentication request that shows the browser’s standard login message box, not any custom LANDBOSS login page or anything. At first we […]
Using Outlook 2007 to Get Organized
This guide will show you how some of the features in Outlook can help you get organized. If you ever have problems with forgetting appointments, missing deadlines or following up with appointments – this guide is for you. Tip #1 – Keep Your Inbox Clean Everyone has different preferences when it comes to organizing […]
Disable Taskbar Thumbnails
Windows 7 comes with a taskbar feature which allows you to mouse over your open programs in the task bar and a thumbnail appears showing you an image of the file or program that you have open. Some people may not like this feature and would like to disable it. To disable it, perform the […]
Updating Microsoft Root Hints
Aaron and I ran into an issue just a little bit ago where somebody removed all of the Root Hints from a client’s DNS server, and replaced them with the address of the server itself. Talk about problems! Rather than copying the root hints line by line from a working server, we got a little […]
Using Flip3D in Windows 7
Remember Flip3D from Vista? “Windows Flip 3D uses the dimension of visual depth to give you a more comprehensive view of your open windows. Windows Flip 3D also allows you to render images of live processes such as currently playing video. Use the START+TAB keys to initiate […]
Blogging Tips for Your Organization
These days the word is out: Almost every company website must have a blog. There are exceptions to this, but I believe that any company has information to share and can benefit from sharing this information. So you’ve decided to start blogging for your company, how can you make sure that what you write […]
An Introduction to Mollom
When setting up a client with a new site, we usually recommend they install Mollom as a way to protect their site from spammers. Here’s some information on Mollom to get you up to speed. What is Mollom and how does it work? Mollom is a spam filtering service for websites. It can protect any […]
Aero Peek (or Desktop Preview) in Windows 7 and how to turn it on
Windows Aero Peek (also called Desktop Preview) is a cool new feature in Windows 7 that lets you “sneak” a preview of windows that are on your taskbar so you can more easily sift through the multitude of windows you use daily. If it’s already enabled, all you need to do is “mouse hover” (or […]
Finding Your Off-Screen Window or Application in Windows 7
If you’ve ever pulled your laptop from a dual monitor setup and tried to use just the laptop screen, I’m sure you’ve had the aggravating situation of a window that was so far off-screen that you could not access it. Where did my window go? Help! I’ve lost an off-screen window! Recovering Your Off-Screen […]
Resetting the root password on a MySQL database
You are not alone. Passwords get lost, forgotten, or in my case, unintentionally altered. I recieved a SQL dump from a client that happened to contain all the system tables. When I uploaded the database it overwrote the local MySQL database’s root password, which I didn’t find out until I tried to log in the […]
