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Windows blue screen of death at Frankfurt Airport: Windows blue screen of death at Frankfurt AirportThis is newsworthy?One BSOD and you feel the need to write about it?We see this all the timeOver at http://thedailywtf.com . ATMs, Airports, Subways.. all sorts of Windows errors and crashes.MODS: That's NOT my site, so I'm not just self-promoting! I just find...; Tags: Operating systems, Frankfurt Airport, Windows Blue Screen of Death, Windows Blue Screen, Windows Blue, blue screen of death, Microsoft Windows, BSOD; Discussion threads 2008-02-01
Windows adoption rates: a history lesson: Windows adoption rates: a history lessonThe past is a fairly reliable prediction of the future.Hi Ed,Yes, I agree. All of this is both expected and par for the course. The naysayers aside, the majority of *home* users only upgrade their operating system as part of a new purchase...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, BSOD, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, adoption rate; Discussion threads 2007-12-31
Holiday PC prank: Holiday PC prankDone that many timesI love that prank and have done it many times.I fell for that once...Once!Earlier this year, I did an internship in the IT department of a local town. During my first or second week there, I made the mistake of leaving my desk without...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Mice, software, computer, Synergy, prank, BSOD; Discussion threads 2007-12-24
Microsoft releases public test build of Vista SP1: Microsoft releases public test build of Vista SP1download is also avaible via Windows Updatedownload is also avaible via Windows Update64-bit version ...... weighs in at 700MB+ ...... takes 50 minutes to install (i.e. longer than the full OS).Now lets see if it works.Tried SP1 - 5 BSOD's - will wait...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, BSOD, SP1, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-12-12
The ultimate secret to faster and reliable Windows: The ultimate secret to faster and reliable WindowsDon't be fooled by these geeks.Reinstall the OS is the worst thing to do to keep your PC healthy, especially for business users who've spent countless hours on installing, configuring, optimizing their applications. It is not recommended to home users as well.Digital RotI...; Tags: Desktops, Windows NT4.0, BSOD, PC, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2007-11-30

Leopard Poll 2: Thumbs up or down?: In my previous column, I ended with a poll that asked how much readers love Leopard, the latest version of Mac OS X. While the poll listed a bunch of possible responses, it appears that I didn't really offer a satisfying way to vote for someone who hates Leopard. ...; Tags: BSOD, Apple Macintosh, Poll, Leopard, Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, David Morgenstern; Blog posts 2007-10-29
Fake ad: iMacs are "Vista-capable": Fake ad: iMacs are "Vista-capable"Un, no."Now, anyone who’s run both Mac OS X and Windows XP knows that there’s a big stability gap between the two platforms. "I use both and neither in more/less reliable than the other.To the Authors...I'm one of those smug Apple users who lobbies for Apple...; Tags: Operating systems, advertisement, Advocacy, Microsoft Windows, BSOD, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., Apple Users, blue screen, Microsoft Windows Vista; Discussion threads 2007-08-31
Linux-Microsoft Lovefest at LinuxWorld Expo: Linux-Microsoft Lovefest at LinuxWorld ExpoIf you can't beat them, join them....Then knock them in the head with a giant thumping stick.LINUX TAKES TOOO LONG BETWEEN STABLE BUILDS.eom....MS shill?"...and urged attendees to learn from Microsoft’s success rather than focus on its failures."John Carroll has been saying this for quite a while,...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, BSOD, Microsoft Corp., Linux; Discussion threads 2007-08-09
BSOD (widget): Displays the Blue Screen Of Death BSOD.; Tags: BSOD, Blue Screen Of Death; Software downloads 2007-03-28
Image 13 (Windows Vista running in reduced functionality mode): Image 13 Windows Vista running in reduced functionality modeFinger PointingWho is going to take the blame when errantly a host running Vista decides it isn't WGA-compliant especially in a patient care or mission-critical setting?There's going to be A LOT of 'finger pointing' going on.No Only VISTAI just was asked to...; Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Piracy, Microsoft Corp., Linux, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, BSOD, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC; Discussion threads 2007-02-26
Microsoft offers prank Blue Screen Of Death: Microsoft offers prank Blue Screen Of DeathWhat part confused you?[i]Sysinternals provides professional system utilities for Windows system management and troubleshooting and [b]has also offered a spoof Blue Screen of Death for some time[/b].[/i]I thought the article made it quite clear that this wasn't a new app. The only thing that...; Tags: Operating systems, BSOD screen saver, Microsoft Windows XP, BSOD, Microsoft Corp., McAfee Inc., blue screen of death, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2006-11-14
Microsoft tries to lure 'mom and pop' companies: Microsoft tries to lure 'mom and pop' companiesBSOD belongs to the pastits now green, from what I heard, innit?Dude, do you have any idea how STUPIDyour baseless ranting appears to EVERYONE?Wait until these people see how much LOST productivity they......experience with MICROSUCKS products. And wait until they have to tell...; Tags: Linux, OPEN SOURCE, Servers, BSOD, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office; Discussion threads 2006-10-30
Time to CTRL-ATL-DEL the Motorola Q?: Time to CTRL-ATL-DEL the Motorola Q?Well - what did you expect?I have a Sony widescreen TV which has a lot of programmable functionality. Sometimes it just seems to "get stuck" in certain tasks and the only way to deal with it is to turn it off. It is a lot...; Tags: Smart phones, Telecom & Utilities, Cellular phones, Operating systems, Handhelds, blue screen of death, phone, smart phone, Motorola Q, BSOD, Motorola Inc.; Discussion threads 2006-10-06
BSOD, meet your replacement: WSOD: BSOD, meet your replacement: WSODHmmm...Its the color of Apple! Shame on the Acer guys, a Ferrari branded lappie should emit red pixels... RSOD!!!Forza Ferrari ;)Disclaimer???Lets see if I got it. This is beta software, it will have little to do with the shipping product, but what the...; Tags: WSOD, BSOD; Discussion threads 2005-09-09
BSOD, meet your replacement: WSOD: I'd post a screen shot if I could, but I can't since it would be nothing but a white screen. So, I'm calling it the White Screen of Death or WSOD for short. My WSODs are apparently related in some way to power management and are triggered when...; Tags: Monitors & displays, BSOD; Blog posts 2005-09-09

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Why computers fail: Why computers failA good UPS...will decrease failure rates tremendously. I use Belkin AVR UPS's and the only systems I've had go down in the last year were ones installed by my predecessor without UPS's. There is no doubt in my mind that bad power is a PC's worst enemy....; Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, Tools & Techniques, PRODUCTIVITY, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, chip, failure rate, hardware, software, United Parcel Service of America Inc., redundancy, computer; Discussion threads 2008-07-01
A nice customer service experience with Dell?: A nice customer service experience with Dell?Very good supportMy most recent involvement with Dell was very positive. I have bought machines from them in the past, but this time I ordered just a single Latitude as a grad present for my daughter. The machine was a special deal...; Tags: Corporate communications, Servers, customer service, Dell Computer Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-06-30
Crash & Learn (zip): This tool is designed for the student to learn more about errors. Through the exercise workbook the student will learn information about the errors and how to resolve these issues. The errors include software traps, Runtime errors, General Protection Faults, System lockups and System Crashes, AKA BSOD. Crash and Learn...; Tags: Software, Error, Tools & Techniques, Productivity, Management; Software downloads 2008-06-16
Apple pushes security patches with QuickTime 7.5 update: Apple pushes security patches with QuickTime 7.5 updateAnother QuickTime version, means yet another time I have to ignore iTunes..Another month, another instance of having to re-"ignore selected update" for the iTunes+QuickTime bundle.... UGH!Thanks: this is the right way to report itAnd eminently more sensible in its understanding of what you...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Patches, Apple QuickTime, QuickTime 7.5 update, QuickTime 7.5, security patch, Apple Inc., security; Discussion threads 2008-06-11
Ubuntu netbook remix gets me closer to that netbook I've been wanting: Ubuntu netbook remix gets me closer to that netbook I've been wantingAwful default wallpaper, but otherwise....Good news for me too, because I plan to buy a cheap netbook as well. And Ubuntu suits me fine.A pity though, that this fine piece of software is apparently "adorned" by what's surely the...; Tags: Linux, OPEN SOURCE, Ubuntu, Ubuntu Netbook Remix; Discussion threads 2008-06-04