Category: Microsoft
Microsoft Outlook 2007 update/patch available
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…
Microsoft did right with Windows Live Writer (Beta)
My blog/site has been running for 17 days and it’s been quite a ride so far. And throughout my writing and posting, I’ve been using Microsoft’s beta version of Windows Live Writer. I must say, it’s very easy to use and has a plugin feature like Firefox and WordPress. Here’s a screenshot: There are, of…
Windows PowerShell script to check for specific hotfix
I was asked by our IT department to write something that would check if a specific Windows Update hotfix was installed on a number of servers (they gave me list), and they wanted it ASAP. So, I thought, hmm…this is the perfect opportunity to give Microsoft’s new scripting tool, Windows PowerShell, a try. I tip…
The power of ‘$’ in Windows
The $ character not only exudes money and power, but is also useful in many dynamically-typed languages, such as Perl and Windows PowerShell. I won’t be discussing it’s use in any of these languages, but rather, how you can take advantage of it in one powerful way: To share a folder in “steath-mode.” Here’s how:…
Essential Windows tools
I’m actually a Mac and Linux convert, but use a Windows PC [for work] on a daily basis. And as all of you may know, Windows doesn’t provide a lot of the “essential” and/or “nice-to-have” tools out-of-the-box (which I think are essential) compared to OS X and Linux. Why another list? Why not? So here’s…