Tech.It.2.Me->{By.Anton.Perez}

I was doing research on a development project I’m currently working on and encountered this error on a developer-resource website (anonymous to prevent any legal action):

Fig. 1.1 – ASP.NET 2.0 Error: Not enough disk space

Googling for “disk monitoring tools” came up with a TON of results. The lesson to learn from this:

Monitor the back and frontend servers that is the bedrock and foundation of your website/business.

Use systems like MOM (if a Windows shop), Nagios for open-source, or if unsure try external monitoring providers.

I personally use mon.itor.us. It’s still in beta, but it’s free and easy to use.

If you’re security-conscious, you always try use Firefox for anything browser-related, right? There are times, however, when you need to test something you’re building, e.g., web application, in Internet Explorer.

Well, thanks to the Mozilla Developers community, specifically to PCMan (Hong Jen Yee), you can use IE Tab and avoid the need to launch IE.

IE Tab is basically a plugin (now called an Add-on) that embeds Internet Explorer’s engine in a Mozilla/Firefox tab. Pretty cool, huh?

Simply install it like you normally install other plugins, and once installed, you can switch back-and-forth from IE to Firefox with a click of a status bar button.

Here’s a screenshot:

Having the IE Tab also allows you to run Windows Updates within Firefox! The only unfortunate thing is it’s a Windows-only plugin.

So, give it a go and enjoy the looks from the faces of your coworkers, not to mention the increase in your productivity. =0)

I just want to give my condolences and offer my prayers to the families of the Virginia Tech victims.

Hoping you find peace during this difficult time.

I’ve been using Outlook 2007 (and the Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 suite) a little over 2 months now, and if you’re like me you’ve noticed how slow it is compared to Outlook 2003.

Microsoft has known about it and has finally released an update/patch, so install it when you get the chance.  BTW, you’ll need to validate your copy of Windows.

If you want to read more about it, here’s an article.

Since my conversion to Mac OS X at home, I’ve been coming across and using some essential or must-have tools to get the most out of my Mac.

Here’s my list in no particular order:

• Firefox – Best browser by far!
• StuffIt Expander – Like WinRAR/WinZip in Windows.
• coconutBattery – Gives you definitive information about your battery.
• Cyberduck – Best FTP and SFTP client.
• ClamXav – Free virus checker for OS X (not that you really need it).
• Adium – The only instant messenger client you’ll ever need.
• Burn – Application that will take care of all your burning needs.
• Handbrake – Open-source DVD to MPEG-4 converter.
• MacJanitor – The janitor who will clean up your Mac regularly.
• Remote Desktop Connection – You’ll need this if you need to control Windows machines.
• Service Scrubber – An excellect service manager.
• Senuti – Will assist you in transferring your music from your iPod to your computer.
• Chicken of the VNC – Best VNC client for OS X.

That’s it! Hopefully, you find this list helpful, but more importantly, it will enhance your OS X experience exponentially.