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- Has David Berlind even used Windows Home Server?
- I'm not shaving my head but I want WHSI have to agree with Shawn on this one -- Windows Home Server is exactly what I want for what has become a significant home network in need of backup strategies.If you want to argue that most consumers don't need WHS, well...
- Tags: Operating systems, Servers, David Berlind, Mark W. Kaelin, WHS Beta, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Windows Home, network, home network, WHS, backup, server
- Discussion threads 2007-10-19
- Video: Toyota Tacoma vs. World of Warcraft
- Warcraft goes mainstreamI have been seeing this during sporting events -- very cool. At the end of the commercial that I've seen the guy with the glowing epic axe laments that he is going to have to get one of those trucks. Equipment envy is rampant in the World of...
- Tags: Corporate communications, Mark W. Kaelin, World of Warcraft, Warcraft, Toyota Motor Corp., video
- Discussion threads 2007-10-16
- The DAK GLI Pro turntable system raises the bar on vinyl conversion
- Another ideaPerhaps you are like me and already have a good, albeit old, turntable? You could just buy the mixer part of this system and use it conjunction with your old turntable. That is the option I am exploring.RE: The DAK GLI Pro turntable system raises the bar on vinyl...
- Tags: Mark W. Kaelin, DAK GLI Pro
- Discussion threads 2007-10-02
- How do I... Create and use a Microsoft CardSpace personal digital identification card?
- What is better than Windows CardSpace?There are plenty of "solutions" floating around these days regarding digital identification and authentication. While I understand the basics of Windows CardSpace I am having difficult time seeing this technology becoming an adopted standard.How do you see digital identification shaking out? Do you think a...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Mark W. Kaelin, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2007-09-14
- Video: Animated 'Rendezvous with Rama' movie trailer
- First Sci-Fi bookRendezvous with Rama was the first real Science Fiction book I read - 8th grade. I did a book report on it believe it or not.Now, I want to go read it again - I'm not sure all of the themes were obvious to my adolescent sensibilities.A good...
- Tags: Mark W. Kaelin, video, Rama, good movie, Rendezvous, movie
- Discussion threads 2007-09-13
- Video: The official software developer theme song
- Great video and a catchy songI am amazed at how creative people can be using images and settings in World of Warcraft or other games. This had to be a painstaking task -- well done.
- Tags: Corporate communications, software, Mark W. Kaelin, video
- Discussion threads 2007-08-21
- Is there an iZ3D monitor in your gaming future or are you just seeing double?
- So what do you think about 3D in games?I was surprised by the reaction we got from our First Look gallery for the iZ3D monitor.http://content.techrepublic.com.com/2346-10877_11-92114.htmlThere seems to be some passion about the subject. So let me emphasize, the iZ3D monitor as a piece of technology on the cutting edge is...
- Tags: Monitors & displays, Games, Mark W. Kaelin, IZ3D, iZ3D monitor, monitor, game
- Discussion threads 2007-07-25
- Save and refine desktop searches in Microsoft Windows Vista
- Are you searching?Are you using the Windows Vista search feature? Has it made organization easier for you? The idea of folders and hierarchies is well entrenched in our collective psyches, are you finding it difficult to break from that pattern? I know I am.
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Mark W. Kaelin, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, desktop search, Microsoft Corp., desktop
- Discussion threads 2007-07-18
- TechRepublic declares greatest video game of the '80s to be...
- RE: TechRepublic declares greatest video game of the '80s to be...Bar nights in university, a tray full of draft beers and a stack of quarters.....Those were the days.....Probably not my favorite game of the 80s but certainly one that had a huge impact on the gaming world, drawing in many.JamesI...
- Tags: Games, Corporate communications, Mark W. Kaelin, game, Pac-Man, video, video game
- Discussion threads 2007-06-20
- How do I... Add TechRepublic as a search provider in my Web browser?
- The xml file is availableIn the interest of making life easier, you can reach the XML shown in the blog post here:http://i.t.com.com/i/tr/downloads/home/tr.xmlJust change the location in the add.html file to read this location. Run the add.html file and now you can search TechRepublic from IE7 or Firefox no matter where...
- Tags: XML, Web browsers, Mark W. Kaelin, XML file, Web browser
- Discussion threads 2007-06-19
- Video: Steampunk + Star Trek = Steam Trek
- TimelessBoy the original pilot episode just doesn't hold up all that well does it? ;)
- Tags: Mark W. Kaelin, Star Trek, video
- Discussion threads 2007-06-06
- Quicker Quicken profits
- Accounting messed me upComing from an accounting background has tainted my view of automatic transaction entry. I don't trust Quicken or anyone else to enter transactions into my bookkeeping software. I guess it is the accountant in me. Entering transactions manually means I know exactly what I have spent money...
- Tags: Operational accounting, Financial services, Mark W. Kaelin, Quicken
- Discussion threads 2007-05-22
- Video: The new Bionic Woman beats up Starbuck
- Looks interestingObviously, this new version is not going to be the cheesy Bionic Woman from my childhood. That could very well make it interesting. When I look back on TV shows like Bionic Woman, The 6 Milion Dollar Man, Charlie's Angels, and Emergency -- I wonder why I ever liked...
- Tags: Mark W. Kaelin, video, Bionic Woman
- Discussion threads 2007-05-15
- 10 mistakes managers make during job interviews
- Ah - memories#7: You stress the candidate out -- brought back a memory.I was interviewing with a local accounting firm downtown, when the CPA in charge pulled a hand gun out of his desk drawer and laid it on the table. He did this with no explanation. It sat on...
- Tags: job, Mark W. Kaelin
- Discussion threads 2007-04-27
- R.I.P. - Kurt Vonnegut
- My first "rock star" authorKurt Vonnegut was the first author I can remember making an effort to follow. I read "Cats Cradle" and wanted to read everything he wrote.He was my first "rock star" author and I miss him already.
- Tags: Mark W. Kaelin, Kurt Vonnegut
- Discussion threads 2007-04-12
- Get complete development tools for free with Express Editions
- Have your tried one of the Express Editions?Have you tried one of the Visual Studio .NET 2005 Express Editions? How did it compare to your chosen development environment? My personal observation is that all of these IDEs are much easier to use then the stack of punch cards I had...
- Tags: Microsoft development tools, Development tools, Programming languages, Mark W. Kaelin, tool, Express Editions, development tool
- Discussion threads 2007-04-11
- Choosing the right wireless broadband laptop card comes down to service
- Wireless broadband beyond 802.11I was pleasantly pleased with the performance of all three PC Cards in my hometown area of Louisville, KY, but I am curious about other areas. Are you using a wireless broadband card from a cellular company? How is the service? Are you considering purchasing a wireless...
- Tags: Broadband Internet, Wi-Fi, Mark W. Kaelin, laptop computer, wireless broadband, wireless, broadband
- Discussion threads 2007-04-05
- Monitor network health with ServersCheck 7.0
- What is your monitoring tool of choice?What network monitoring tool do you use? Have you tried ServersCheck? Will you try it now? Is your tool better? Why?Whats Up GoldWe use What's up Gold from IPSwitch. Works pretty well since it also monitors our clusters really well. Also set...
- Tags: Monitors & displays, Routers & switches, NETWORKING, health, Mark W. Kaelin, ServersCheck, monitor, tool
- Discussion threads 2007-03-28
- Video: Office justice, potato-gun style
- Projectiles are funA potato cannon is always fun, but I prefer my more high-tech Missle Launcher.http://content.techrepublic.com.com/2346-22_11-37780-1.html
- Tags: Mark W. Kaelin, Microsoft Office, video
- Discussion threads 2007-03-29
- Weigh the pros and cons before upgrading to Windows Vista for gaming
- Are you going to upgrade to Vista for gaming?Since Windows Vista has been released, the TechRepublic membership has been discussing the new operating system's merits and pitfalls. Some have sworn to never upgrade while others have already taken the plunge and never looked back.For me, computer gaming is the reason...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Games, Desktops, Mark W. Kaelin, Microsoft Windows Vista, game, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2007-03-20
