Do you know that need email archiving but just can’t get the project off the ground? I’ll be presenting a one-hour webinar called “Getting Your (Email Archiving) Project Approved” next Wednesday, August 27 at 1 PM Eastern time. The session is presented by Mimosa, but the content is independent, so you won’t hear me pitch […]
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Apple Comes Clean on MagSafe Failures
Apple has finally fessed up to the terrifying failure (read smoke, sparks, fire) of their beautiful but fragile MagSafe power connectors. The combination of a slim, flexible cable, tiny but firm-gripping magnetic connector, and inadequate strain-relief causes the wires inside to burst their sheaths, short out, and burn. I suspect that Apple’s built-in winding “ears” […]
MAC Addresses Are Bad Passwords
As I posted the other day, my new Cradlepoint PHS300 3G router is just awesome, and I would happily recommend it to anyone. If you do get one, however, be sure to change the default password immediately. The seemingly-strong password is worse than insecure – it’s available to anyone who asks whenever the router is […]
Longest Trial Period Ever!
It’s not like I’ve used it (at all), but I’m getting a kick out of MobileMe anyway. See, Apple has extended my trial of .Mac repeatedly, and now I’ve got service through November, and it’s all free! Seriously, this is getting pretty funny! I do expect that Apple will get the bugs worked out and […]
Windows 7 Server == Windows Server 2008 R2
With Windows Server 2008 appearing in (surprisingly) 2008, and Windows 7 (client) scheduled for 2010, some folks grew mighty confused about the possibility of a Windows 7 Server appearing shortly thereafter. Even Microsofties talked about something called “Windows 7 Server” in blogs, newsgroups, and conferences. So would there be a major Windows Server update just […]
