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      Bloggin’ itOops! Recovering that file you accidentally deletedJuly 5th, 2006I found another great post on digg today and my heart cried out in song. Hosannah in the highest.
Ever accidentally deleted a crucial file? Well, there is a way to get it back without paying a fortune to Geek Squad.
Read How to recover delated files.
IT Goodies: Stop Windows Update from Nagging You to RestartJuly 2nd, 2006I was on digg.com just now and found this gem. Have you every been in the middle of a crucial project that you can neither stop nor pause, and Windows XP starts bugging you to restart … EVERY 10 minutes? Or worse, have you left your computer to use the bathroom or something and found it restarted when you got back? All that work lost. Aiiiieeee!
This blog entry shows you how to configure the re-prompt settings to something that is far less bothersome.
***** NOTE: As the author of the post does, I want to reiterate that you should not delay the installation of crucial security updates!!!! ******
Stop Windows Update from nagging you to restart your computer! The obvious but often ignored tip: Keep your installer discs!!!July 1st, 2006My boyfriend, Peter, does a lot of computer repair and he’s always coming across the blank, or more vexing, the annoyed stare of computer users who expect him to reinstall their programs using psychic energy or something. Apparently they didn’t realize that they are supposed to keep their installers programs/discs/serial numbers in a safe place. For your own sake, please do the following from now on, if you are not going it already: Read more… » Copyright and Microsoft Office SoftwareJune 9th, 2006Now being a small non-profit or business, there is a high probability that your Microsoft Office software is pirated. Naughty! You aren’t alone though. According to Microsoft, nearly 35% of software used in the WORLD is thought to be counterfeit or otherwise illegal. You should be aware that Microsoft is no longer turning such a blind eye to the practice. Microsoft Piracy Check Comes Calling. Getting the most out of you dosh: GotVmailMay 24th, 2006So you're a teeny org. You can't afford and you really don't need a massive telephone exchange system. Well GotVmail may be the thing for you.
Being strategically lazy, I'm going to post what they say about themselves on their website and say "really, it's true!".
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