LinkedIn
If you want to see my LinkedIn profile, click on this button:
Tags
Access bug Amazon apostrophe backup blog blogger bookmarks bug business relationships clean bookmarks Cloud compare price confiker database downandup Ebay firefox Google internet explorer jiffy linked table linux listening malware microsoft word mobile opera phishing phone support plugin questions. safari scanner Security service shortcut technical support top 10 virtualization vmware web links Windows windows patch wordpress wormArchives
Monthly Archives: March 2010
Firefox 3.6 and VMWare Bug
This is a little more technical than normal and only applies to VMWare and Firefox 3.6+ The instructions on fixing the problem only apply to Windows. As a user with good habits I upgraded to Firefox 3.6 and 3.6.2. This … Continue reading
Posted in General, Technology
Tagged bug, firefox, shortcut, virtualization, vmware, Windows
Leave a comment
That Old Backup Magic
Seems like I’ve been talking about this for a good few years. And as if I need to be reminded there’s a dead hard drive from an external drive beside me. It’s not completely dead but if I really want … Continue reading
Posted in General
Leave a comment
Monday Morning Digest Mar 22
I’ve decided to put together a little collection of IT stories that I come across during my Monday morning perambulations on the internet. Seems like we’re all prone to getting it wrong. Dell, our favourite eh “Irish” PC manufacturer is … Continue reading
Posted in General
Leave a comment
Shortcuts and My Documents
Shortcuts are handy and can help you organise your own PC or laptop for quick access to information that is important to you. Some Microsoft Windows shortcuts on the other hand can be annoying. Take the overuse of My Documents … Continue reading
So you need a blog?
Or at least this is what people keep telling you. A blog(originally called a web log) is a type of diary. They come in many shapes or sizes but what they do is give you an opportunity to offer your … Continue reading
Add Blog Posts With Microsoft Word 2007
Microsoft Word 2007 allows you to connect to your blogs and upload a blog post. Some people may find that more convenient and familiar than have to navigate around the dashboard of WordPress or Blogger. In this post I’ll describe … Continue reading
Desktops Dead in Three Years!
I love these pronouncements. It’s up there with the famous quote about the world only ever needing 5 computers. It’s the sheer bravado that goes with them and then you stop and take a close look. First up it’s a … Continue reading
Posted in Technology
Leave a comment
Patchwork
That’s probably the best way to describe the problems that software flaws cause. Many of us do or should get regular Microsoft patches. Microsoft is not the only culprit. Hackers, phishers and all kinds of online mischief makers also target … Continue reading
Are You Listening?
A few days ago I was engaged in conversation with a couple of people. I had just started a sentence only to be told that I was wrong. Seeing as I was just assembling the rest of it I wasn’t … Continue reading
Posted in General, The World at Large, Training
Tagged business relationships, listening, questions., technical support
Leave a comment
Where are you starting from?
“I wouldn’t start from here” is the classic Irish response to requests for directions. In a lot of ways it applies to training as well. Often I find learners hoping to improve their abilities dramatically with one training course. While … Continue reading
Posted in General
Leave a comment