This afternoon, STARSCREAM, my trusty Windows 2003 server, breathed his final breath. He was due to be replaced but I did not yet have all the parts to build a new server. Sad times. One of the big problems with which I was immediately faced is this: due to being an idiot, I had made … Continue reading how to convert a dynamic disk to a basic disk in 5 minutes without data loss
I have been working on some new sites and designing them with the 960 Grid System, and I am officially in love. It drastically reduces the effort required to layout a page, and also reduces the amount of maths that you have to do in your head. To completely eliminate the maths, I have created … Continue reading in love with the 960 grid system
I have been using Windows 7 since RTM and I have to say that I am impressed. It seems quite solid and there have been many “that’s nice” moments. One default that I have disliked is the logon wallpaper image. It is a bit, how do you say, ghey. I tried out a few methods … Continue reading How to change the logon wallpaper image in Windows 7
Yep, it’s been three months since the last ArmA update, and we’re hoping this one fixes the crashing under Windows Vista. I wasn’t game to try the early betas, as one of the side effects was mentioned as being a Sprocket reactivation. I’m wary enough of Sprocket without wanting to lose an activation for a … Continue reading Armed Assault 1.08 (finally) out
I missed the announcements over the off-season about the V8 Supercars ending up on 7 – I just spotted it while plotting my weekend recordings in MCE (thanks, IceTV!). I tuned in, and heard a familiar-sounding voice – Matthew White! I remember he disappeared to Seven sometime last year (causing more double-takes), and watching for … Continue reading V8 Supercars on Channel 7 – looking good
Okay bitches, here’s the dealio: A while back, my slightly-retarded girlfriend bought an Iriver E10. I thought that was a pretty stupid choice. Many of you people – and let’s collectively refer to you as “imbeciles” – disagreed! The nerve! The question was asked: so if I’m so smart, what would I buy? I mumbled something … Continue reading Iriver Clix – MP3 Done Mostly Right!