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Nov 9, 2012
Spanning Volumes on Windows 2008 R2 Using Dynamic Disks
We have all been there, you setup a new server and allocate space to the server and think all is well, but next thing you know space is running out and you have a disk you need to add space to but you can’t. Well with Linux you can add the disk and extend the volume, this is possible with Windows 2008 R2 and Dynamic Disks. Dynamic disks can contain a large number of dynamic volumes (approximately... read more
Oct 11, 2012
How to Use Putty and SCP from Windows to Linux Using Keys
It’s time for another messing of the Linux and Windows world’s. Recently had the task of allowing Windows servers to scp (secure copy) files to a Linux Apache server and automate it. With the help of Putty and private / public keys this is an easy task. Install PuTTy on the Window server. Download it from http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html . Download the Windows... read more
Sep 18, 2012
Speed up Windows 7 and 2008 R2 Network
Slow network is a pain in this high speed Internet and local area networks we have and with Windows 7, Vista and Windows 2008 R2 having a slow network is a big issue. Slow networks can cause issues with accessing shares, accessing and transferring data, DNS name resolutions and of course Internet downloads and uploads. Here are a few items that can be tweaked to aid in reducing some of the slowness with... read more
Sep 16, 2012
How To Set Parental Controls on Windows 7
I often get calls on how to restrict and monitor access of children on the Internet. Let’s face it, the web is a wonderful and dangerous place and we need to keep our children safe. As geeks we are the ones to assist others. With Windows Vista / 7 there are parental controls that we can use to make the systems much safer to use. This post covers how to set up parental controls on a Windows 7 system.... read more
Sep 8, 2012
How to Change the Registered To on Windows
have you ever been the recipient of a passed down computer and wanted to change the name displayed on Registered To when you open System in the Control Panel on Windows XP, Vista and 7? Well look no further I have your answer and it is as simple as changing one registry value. Open regedit and navigate to HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion. Find the RegisteredOwner key and double-click to... read more
