I wasn’t able to see my Mac network share from Windows 7 and the single edit to the security policy that worked for Vista, didn’t work for Windows 7. It turns out a second step was needed, as detailed below: Start>secpol.msc [enter] Click on “Local Policies” –> “Security Options” Navigate […]
I came across this useful article on the apple support site. This explains how to prevent Mac OS creating .DS_Store files onto network shared drivers, like Windows Home Server (which I use).
I just spend many hours trying to track down why my HP Mini wouldn’t connect to my home Wifi network when I set my channel to 13. After installing varying drivers, I still couldn’t get it to work, so eventually I downloaded thelatest drivers, then I searched the registry for […]
I’ve been battling to get SSI working for some time now when I had my forum in a subdomain, ie http://forum.smartphonesoft.com. Fortunately I came across this information, which fixed it for me. The actual fix from that site is as follows:Create a “vhost.conf” file in “/var/www/vhosts//conf/” /httpdocs>php_admin_value safe_mode offphp_admin_value open_basedir none […]
This is an excellent guide on How To: Install Windows 7/Vista From USB Drive [Detailed 100% Working Guide] via Install Windows 7 From USB Drive/Pen Drive.
Ever since Twitter changed their authentication method I have been meaning to fix my software update scripts so that they automatically post new software to Twitter. Fortunately a quick Google search took me to this excellent HOW TO which had me up and running in a very short time!
I spent ages trying out various plug ins, then I came across this site, I tried it, it worked, exactly how I like my tips to be! Simples!