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Monthly Archives: December 2009
KSOD -Black Screen Of Death Fixes
I was going to say something about this but didn’t expect to be hit by it. By all accounts the cause comes under a couple of headings. Can see something or can see nothing. At least the BSOD gives some … Continue reading
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Get that warranty
For a while I have been looking at computer manufacturers load on warranty support and wondering about its value. That said I am a keen promoter of extended warranties. Now with PC prices nudging under €500, an extra €100 for … Continue reading
Posted in Security, Technology, Windows
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The new website is born
For more than a few weeks I have been pondering how to change the Spear IT website and now it has arrived. I am personally happy with the design and the feel of it. I like simple design and navigation. … Continue reading
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Upgrade or Splash Out?
I had a call from someone recently asking me about an upgrade. His own IT support was keen to get him to move on to the next generation of servers and all the associated costs. As it turned out he … Continue reading
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Another Vista problem
I couldn’t better this title no matter how hard I tried: Vista’s Long Goodbye. I missed the first report of it but no harm in bringing it up as the Vista debate still rages. As the article goes on to … Continue reading
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New Links Directory
I have decided to add a separate links directory which will primarily be a list of reciprocal links. For those who are unfamiliar with reciprocal links, they are two way links between sites. In the main the links and categories … Continue reading
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VAT Free Dublin
This piece on the head of Dublin Chamber reminds me that all politics are local. While the idea is great for Dublin it does little for the anyone else. It also makes me wonder why people with such authority say … Continue reading
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IM or Email?
In the world of multinationals Instant Messenger or IM was a godsend in many ways. It was quick, succinct and a lot easier than a long tedious phone call. I myself would even use it to talk to people across … Continue reading
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Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer shortcuts
In an earlier post I listed off a few of my favourite shortcuts from Windows itself. This list is for Microsoft Office and web browsers. Microsoft Office Open a Word or Excel document and enter some information. The following shortcuts … Continue reading
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Best of IT?
This was inspired by these reflections on the top 10 biggest moments in IT. As the writer says a lot of it is personal. My own list coincides in part with his but I’d add some other ones including a … Continue reading