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EC2 and SQL Server micro

As I’m learning how to do the EC2 Amazon cloud services, I am compelled to post the how-to when setting up and connecting to an AWS EC2 SQL Server box. This will answer many questions for others so they can get around the few issues that will creep up when Launching a new EC2 SQL [...]


What is Zipping Files?

Compress files into a smaller format for transport via email, thumb-drive, or for storage. This is by bundling and reducing the size of the original files. This will not harm the original content, and can help to increase space. Some files can not be compressed, like JPG photos. But others are great for compression, like document files.


Fix: HP Mediacenter Blu-ray Error

Use this link to find a software update for the HP Media Center by Cyberlink for playing Blu-ray DVDs when and if you are getting the message that you need to update your DVD software/hardware. The error message on the computer states you need to visit the site http://cyberlink.com/bdupdate and perform an update of your DVD [...]


Ungrouping Taskbar Applications

In recent versions of Windows there exists the option to group your applications on the Taskbar. This is expected to reduce the amount of windows on the screen. To reduce clutter. It’s helped me, but at times, I can’t tell which window is which, or I want to compare side by side and it’s clumsy [...]


Conficker Virus

This virus is rather nasty. It has been deemed one of the worst virus’ since the SQL Slammer of 2003. Which in similar fashion will flood networks with requests that then cause systems to perform much slower. Some actions you can take to protect your systems is to make sure you have the latest Microsoft [...]