If you're running Windows Server 2008, there's a cool feature that you might not be taking advantage of yet. Microsoft's answer to VMware's success is it's own hypervisor for virtual machines called Hyper-V. Hyper-V is included in Server 08, but you'll want to run Windows Update before you install the role as there is a much improved version over the beta version that shipped … [Read more...]
Session Manager extension: Prevent Data Loss in Firefox
If you've ever been writing up a long e-mail, forum post, or anything else that doesn't save automatically in your browser and had Firefox crash or your computer shut down, you know how infuriating it can be to lose the time and words that you've already written. While Firefox crashes are far and few between, it's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to these things. … [Read more...]
Deploying Java through Group Policy and Java RE Improvements
To push Java out through a Group Policy, you'll need to get the installation as an .msi. Fortunately, the installer that you can download from Java is an executable wrapped around a .msi. We'll be able to use this to deploy the software. Tip: Download the Java RE from java.sun.com instead of java.com to get the package without the Yahoo! Toolbar. The installer from … [Read more...]
What Your Browser Says About You and Security Tips
Internet Explorer users are complacent, compliant, and by-the-books types of people. Mozilla Firefox users are rebels, trying to change the world. They also want things their way. Google Chrome users are Kool-Aid drinking conformists with fickle loyalty. Safari... don't get me started on Safari users! No, this post doesn't try to describe your personality based on what … [Read more...]
WhatTheFont : Find out the name of fonts
If you've ever been tasked with any responsibility involving fonts, you might be all too aware of the pains fonts can bring. Unless the person before you documented what font they used and what size, you can spend a lot of time trying to match fonts or settling for "close enough." If you're updating a Flash menu or just trying to add another line to a flier, or even if … [Read more...]