A client recently migrated from a SBS 2003 server to a SBS 2011 installation. During the migration – they discovered legacy applications that weren’t meant to run on a x64 platform. They decided to keep the older SBS 2003 server to run these applications after demoting it from a Domain Controller. They contacted us after […]
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The guide below demonstrates a simple fix for common Windows 7 print spool errors. If the print spooler error persists after troubleshooting there may be additional corruption within your OS or printer driver subsystem. As always, make sure you are using the most updated drivers available from your manufacturers website. 1] To begin, open […]
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Using Dansguardian on ClearOS, ClarkConnect, or any basic *unix setup, you can configure a .php script to bypass the content filtering software for a set amount of time using a defined username and password. This walkthrough involves the modification of configuration files and general *unix knowledge. If you need additional assistance please don’t hesitate to […]
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Ran into an odd issue after installing SP1 for Windows 7 x64 on a Dell D630, the touchpad / pointing stick stopped responding. Looking at driver download page for the D630 / D830 (Windows Vista 64-bit) on Dell’s support site shows there are no drivers provided for the touchpad / pointing stick. I find the […]
[Continue reading…]If you’ve experienced problems with the spoolsv.exe crashing on your system, or you have been running into issues with printing in general, the cleanspl.exe tool provided by Microsoft may be able to solve your problems. I have run into issues with HP Laserjet printers, specifically the 10xx models, causing the print spooler on Windows XP […]
[Continue reading…]We’ve been having issues at my school since I’ve updated my content filter to the newer version of ClearOS. I kept receiving a Netflix error N8210 when attempting to ‘Instantly Watch’ a video from their collection. ClearOS uses a form of Squid for the transparent proxy on top of Dansguardian-AV. The solution below should essentially […]
[Continue reading…]Many people do not know there is a free anti-virus/malware program provided directly by Microsoft. Why bother installing a paid application when you can get free protection for your computer directly from the software manufacturer? Microsoft Security Essentials is a free anti-malware solution for your computer provided by Microsoft. It helps protect against viruses, spyware, […]
[Continue reading…]Public DNS servers can speed up your web surfing on the internet. If you’ve had trouble streaming HD YouTube videos or you’re sick of getting redirected when you mistype an address then you might want to switch to a public DNS server. Most DNS servers are automatically assigned depending upon your ISP. For most people, […]
[Continue reading…]Audacity © is a free and open-source software used for recording and editing sound. I’ve placed download links below for easy access and backup to the latest versions as of this post*. There is also the link for the LAME MP3 Encoder which is essential for MP3 exporting. To download the latest version 1.2.6, then […]
[Continue reading…]Many people have heard of using Google Earth to explore the world. Well, Microsoft has had a software that allows you to explore the cosmos in much the same way. It really is an amazing piece of software. Below is an except from their website that gives you a brief overview of what the software […]
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