Using roaming profiles in your Windows terminal server environment? This is a Microsoft utility you can’t forget to install and schedule to use regularly.
Add Or Remove An Administrative Template
Posted by ptsnorth
on June 20, 2007
Simple Microsoft how-to to install an .adm file in your GPO.
Get Mom and Dad Inexpensive DSL - $10 month
Posted by ptsnorth
on June 20, 2007
AT&T finally is delivering on the $10 month DSL pricing it promised when it gobbled up Bellsouth this year.
$10 month buys 768 Kbps down and 128 Kbps up speeds and this price lasts for 30 months when you sign up as a new DSL customer.
$15 month buys 768 Kbps down and 384 Kbps up speeds and this price has no expiration.
Hey, it’s faster than dial-up…
Windows SteadyState: What Is It?
Posted by ptsnorth
on June 19, 2007
Windows SteadyState, successor to the Shared Computer Toolkit, is designed to make life easier for people who set up and maintain shared computers. Windows SteadyState runs on workgroups or standalone computers. Not every computer user should have access to every software capability. Your system can be more stable and consistent when you limit user access to control panel functions, network resources, and other sensitive areas. No charge and it’s from Microsoft.
Resize Volumes in Windows Vista
Posted by ptsnorth
on June 19, 2007
How-to resize disk volumes in Vista. This blog entry makes it look easy.
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats
Posted by ptsnorth
on June 19, 2007
By installing the Compatibility Pack in addition to Microsoft Office 2000, Office XP, or Office 2003, you will be able open, edit, and save files using the file formats new to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007. The Compatibility Pack can also be used in conjunction with the Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003, Excel Viewer 2003, and PowerPoint Viewer 2003 to view files saved in these new formats. For more information about the Compatibility Pack, see Knowledge Base article 924074.
Terminal Services - Enable User Environment Debug Logging
Posted by ptsnorth
on June 19, 2007
Microsoft article on how to enable debugging for Terminal Service sessions and Citrix - Win2k and Win2k3.
How to enable user environment debug logging in retail builds of Windows
Free Online Training From Microsoft
Posted by ptsnorth
on June 19, 2007
Many of the courses listed here are for up and coming Microsoft products.
Capturing Application Crash Dumps
Posted by ptsnorth
on June 18, 2007
A very nice write up on application crash dumps (dr. watson).
Ask the Performance Team : Capturing Application Crash Dumps
Free Screensharing - Remote Access
Posted by ptsnorth
on June 16, 2007
CrossLoop is a FREE secure screen sharing utility designed for people of all technical skill levels. CrossLoop extends the boundaries of VNC’s traditional screen sharing by enabling non-technical users to get connected from anywhere on the Internet in seconds without changing any firewall or router settings. It only takes a few minutes to setup and no signup is required.